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Who can give me a good ANT review??
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after a lot of thought and research about the absurdity that is the ANT, i have come to the conclusion that a pair shall be in my posession next season. im 6'1", 195lbs, powerful skier, grew up racing. ive been looking for a stiff twin ever since i realized i couldnt turn up the tail on my race stock gs skis. ant seems to be exactly what im looking for: a ski thatll kick my ass if im not on top of it, and something i can jump with. im from the east coast, but i spend some time on the west coast. i skiied on a scratch bc all last season, loved it, but id like something with a little more girth to it.
if someone cant give me a legit review of it in all aspects, especially its performance on groomers/hardpack and in the park, since i know what its capable of out-of-bounds. if its a good enough ski in the park, im gonna have to pick it up for next season. this just may be the race-stock style twin ive been looking for for ages. much appreciated all.
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The ANT will do alright in the park. They suck in the pipe.
They can be carved, but the lack of sidecut generally wants to go straight as opposed to turn.
ANTs are one of my top choices as a do-it-all, everyday ski, but I also rarely set foot in the park.
Also, you and I are roughly the same size and with your background I assume you'll have no trouble powering these skis. However in comparison to your race stocks, the ANTs still won't be that stiff.
If you are looking for something a bit more versatile, but still stiffer and beefy, get a pair of 193 Mojo 90s.
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That's what I was going to say. Mojo 90's, or if you're really feeling the girth, the 105's. They did soften the flex up a bit for this year, but they are still your racing skis.
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^ much appreciated, the both of you. id like something wider, and the light weight of the armadas is seriously appealing to me. mojo 105 seems to be a legitimate option as well...maybe ill look into that.
i appreciate the help fellas.
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also...does anyone have any idea how tall/heavy boro himself is?
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he's not that big if i'm not mistaken. considerably smaller than yourself.
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tony isn't a big dude at all
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Meh, the Mojo 105s have no metal, so they are really nothing like the Supermojos/m103s.
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appreciated all...and vicious, assuming you have the same username on the tgr forums, id like to thank you for pushing me over the edge and realizing that i need these skis. i read that 7 page thread over there, and your review of em made me pretty much need the skis.
any more info, feel free to keep in coming.
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Yup, that's me.
Any other questions, just let me know...I figured it was only a matter of time until you found that review...otherwise, I was going to cross-post it.
Either way, ANTs rock.
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dang Luke, are you an undercover rep for Head and Armada ;)
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hehe, nope, but aside from custom sticks, head and armada are on the top of my list. head skis are so f'ing money!
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