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Wojin
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i know there are hundreds of the threads(probly thousands) but i dont know what skis and bindings to get. my old skis were Fuji's 169(the red ones, and i know they were short) with marker bindings. i am 6'0" and will be about 220-230 by the time winter gets around. i ski in the midwest so its mostly groomers, rarely powder by me. i will be skiing alot more park since im not a fat slob anymore, but still want an all around ski. i want somthing with alot of pop that will hold an edge still.
Jun 18 2006 1:21AM
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SirFryanator
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demo some skis and see what you like

give more info:
how much park, all mountain, and BC do you do?
weight?
Height?
Jun 18 2006 1:23AM
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SirFryanator
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wait shit you said that
Jun 18 2006 1:23AM
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SirFryanator
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07 line chronic
Jun 18 2006 1:24AM
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Wojin
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40 park 60 allmountain no back
Jun 18 2006 1:25AM
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SirFryanator
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aight
07 chronic
Jun 18 2006 1:26AM
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Wojin
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and i figured id make my own post cause im a bit bigger than most skiers.

does line still have the delam problem? ive been away from this site for a while
Jun 18 2006 1:26AM
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iggyskier
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at your height and weight get something beefier than lines.

I would look at head skis. Maybe a public enemy or karma too.
Jun 18 2006 1:34AM
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Wojin
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i know the PEs, but who makes the karmas?
Jun 18 2006 1:38AM
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SirFryanator
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volkl
Jun 18 2006 1:38AM
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Emperoryder
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Liberty stealths wouldn't be too bad of an idea. Its pretty damn stiff, possibly one of the stiffest for park ski. The length is 180 and it holds edge like a mofo yet light and does well in park. Let me know if your interested, I have one for sale.
Jun 18 2006 1:49AM
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Wojin
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im not looking for used stuff, and i dont want a really stiff ski
Jun 18 2006 1:56AM
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iggyskier
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go with the PE or the heads.
Jun 18 2006 2:00AM
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Matty_C
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mojo 80 or 90
public enemy
foil
scratch fs

to be honest there's loads of skis that would be fine for you. just demo a few and see what you like
Jun 18 2006 7:30AM
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Wojin
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where could i demo them? all i have by me are little "montains"(if they can even be called that) the biggest ive ever been to are in the wisconsin dells and those are stil tiny. i dont know where i could go that would actually have a demo
Jun 18 2006 3:57PM
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Matty_C
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surely a local shop would allow you to try some?
Jun 18 2006 4:04PM
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Wojin
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skiing isnt as big around here, ive never heard of a shop letting you try skis.
Jun 18 2006 4:43PM
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Wojin
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my local shop has AR5s for 399 and trouble makers for 359

would either of those be good?
Jun 18 2006 4:47PM
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=nick=
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ar5's actually would be pretty food for you. troublemakers are a nono, theyre soft and park only. but those prices r really high u can find much cheaper online...check ebay and other shops
Jun 18 2006 4:51PM
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hollygrove
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Yeah, Mojo 90. Something stiff, you're pretty big guy.
Jun 18 2006 5:20PM
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Matty_C
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not sure i agree that tms are bad outside the park...
Jun 18 2006 5:22PM
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CTD
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hum...

definatly look at the PEs silencers, as they definatly have your length covered
chronic woulndnt be bad
Volkl karmas are definatly a good bet
9thwards, butterlicious, MIP
maybe a 183 STL (awesome, awesome ski, but the CS is not the best, and the new Option produced skis arent as good as the old 5 axis ones. but if your not super tough on stuff, this IS your ski)

head mojo 80

dunno, most skis today all kick ass, its just a process of figuring out how the specs fit you, and finding something you like.
Jun 18 2006 5:28PM
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Wojin
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i think its either gonna be 07 silencers or 07 fujis(i did like my old ones)

i would do the 07 invaders but i dont think those would do ok all mountain
Jun 18 2006 6:52PM
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hollygrove
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Okay, so one of those two. I'll say silencer. Because I think that they'll be more all-mountain.
Jun 18 2006 6:56PM
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Wojin
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silencers even with the narrower waist?

i like the invaders cause they are symetrical and center mounted
Jun 18 2006 6:59PM
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Wojin
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and what about the anthems?
Jun 18 2006 7:00PM
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SirFryanator
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same as invaders just wider.
Not good for all mountain.
Jun 18 2006 7:01PM
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TWoods
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Ninthward firstblood 190s
K2 Seth Vicious 189

Something long dude, you can handle it.
Jun 18 2006 8:42PM
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Wojin
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which of all of these can be centermounted?
Jun 19 2006 2:16PM
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=nick=
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any ski can be centermounted
Jun 19 2006 2:23PM
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Matty_C
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dude, you really don't want fujs if your gonna spend any time outside the park. silencer better for sure but i would even put it on the list of the best skis for what your looking for. up to you though...
Jun 19 2006 2:31PM
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Wojin
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im thinking the 177 chronics, since the dont need the line binding on the new models
Jun 19 2006 3:03PM
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PTY
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yeah!
go with them you'll be happy
Jun 19 2006 3:25PM
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