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WTB: 189 Made'n AK

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freezed
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I pretty much need them.
Jul 14 2006 2:30AM
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slice_of_mustard
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trust me get the 179's
Jul 14 2006 2:44AM
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freezed
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I'm 6'1", 170+ lbs.
Jul 14 2006 10:45AM
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skimasterflex
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You need 185 Kingswood Fats. It just so happens I have a pair for you hmm....
Jul 14 2006 12:15PM
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johanblaze
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dpierrear5 was looking to unload his 190 gotamas. they ski much better than the 189 madens IMO.
Jul 14 2006 1:30PM
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[~_~]
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what the HELL does that mean???
Jul 14 2006 2:06PM
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johanblaze
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in my opinion?
Jul 14 2006 2:20PM
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skates_mcfarlin
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ya im 6' 170 lbs and id ski the 179. Why the hell would you want a 189. All itd be good for is pretty much going straight. What the hell is it with people and going like 190. Its stupid you dont need a ski that long anymore. Thats why they came out with fat skis, to go shorter and still have the flotation.
Jul 14 2006 5:57PM
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matthasaurusrex
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haha i diddnt kow till yesterday.
Jul 14 2006 6:02PM
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johanblaze
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haha, 179 is wayyy too short for you.

what's with all these kids going short? if you're strong enough to handle it, why not have the added length for stability? longer skis are more fun.
Jul 14 2006 6:04PM
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smuggs
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u can stomp from 20 feet higher at least with a 189 vs. a 179
Jul 14 2006 6:06PM
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MarkieR
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79's are fun for pretty much everything if you're 5'10" to 6'0" but the 89's are still pretty fun while being a lot more stable.
Jul 14 2006 6:21PM
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Ryno
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I like the 169's best
Jul 14 2006 6:42PM
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freezed
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I appreciate your input guys, but I already know what size ski I want. I am pretty confident in my ability to handle a large ski. I would love kingswoods, but I am going to use this ski in the park, and I really couldn't ever bring myself to use such a beautiful ski on rails.

And Sean, I know you know what's up, but do you think got's would hold up as well as the made'ns in the park?
Jul 14 2006 9:24PM
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johanblaze
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i actually think madens would be the better choice if you're going to take them in the park. they do ski well, but personally i'm not a huge fan of soft skis in deep snow.

gotamas are stiffer and would be the better choice for charging/skiing big lines/stuff like that.

i'd go with the madens. how much park do you plan on skiing with them? i'd say mount no further forward than +10 for park only, no further back than +5 for skiing only forward, and somewhere in between for a combo.

by the way, what is your bootsole length? you'll have to try my on3p's next year.
Jul 14 2006 10:21PM
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johanblaze
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if i weighed 20 lbs more, i'd rock 189 seth v's everywhere. park, pow, whatever.
Jul 14 2006 10:31PM
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imotion
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i have 189 made ens for sale, but iam also wasted so pm me tomrmrow?
Jul 14 2006 11:47PM
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freezed
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Well, they are gonna be my all around ski for mammoth (niklas didn't want matt to use my graphic, and even though I finished it, I didnt get paid, hence no other skis). So if there is powder, I'll be there, but if its a few days old and completely tracked, I'll be in the park. I charge pretty hard out of the park, but I really don't ski any big "lines".

And I'm for sure down to try the on3ps, my boot is a 27.5 (317 sole)
Jul 15 2006 12:41AM
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ry.will
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dude thats hella gay, those graphics were gonna slay.
Jul 15 2006 1:04AM
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freezed
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I agree.
Jul 15 2006 1:54AM
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johanblaze
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i'm 325mm so it will all work out.

i don't know what your money issue is, but it's hard to have one ski that does everything well. to excel in one area, you have to sacrafice in another. for myself i'd have some ANTs for charging, and some 180 surfaces for skiing park. ski pow on the ANTs all morning, and when it's completely tracked out at 1:00, go to the truck and grab the surfaces. if you're tight on money, that isn't an option.

and what graphics were they? were they the black and white ones that were on the skis at SIA? those aren't going to be used anymore?

Jul 15 2006 4:09AM
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smuggs
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i found the ski that does anything and everything

... its the 189 seth.

and whats this graphic ur talkin about freezed
Jul 15 2006 10:01AM
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freezed
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I would ski 189 seths as well. If anyone has a pair of those for sale.


Jul 15 2006 10:05AM
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smuggs
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who did u design a graphic for freezed?????????

i wish they made a 199 seth!!! someone at k2 relay that.
Jul 15 2006 10:09AM
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MLB
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I got a pair of next year's prophet 130s....do you want them bananas?
Jul 15 2006 10:44AM
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smuggs
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line = poop
Jul 15 2006 11:30AM
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nothanks
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4frnt. Next seaons TNK.

I'm quite angry our messages will never see the press. Damn it.
Jul 15 2006 11:47AM
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mrkt321
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i have a pair of 179 made'n ak's in excellent condition if anyone's interested just message me
Sep 6 2006 1:25AM
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bigdoubler125805y
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189 isn't too long. i had 181 1080s and those things felt like ski boards, that's what i went with the 189 seth v for this year.
Sep 6 2006 10:14AM
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