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Volkl Karmas?

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JNix.
Posts: 645 - Karma: 12
So yesterday I bought last years karmas without much research into the ski. Im on the east coast and ski groomers most of the time. I know the karmas are pretty stiff and im kinda reconsidering them. I ski about 75%park and 25%all mountain. Will this ski handle alot of jumps and hard landings? I bought the 177's. What ski should i get and are the karmas not the right ski?
Oct 9 2006 9:33AM
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gregor
Posts: 1069 - Karma: 83
Karmas Rule! You have chosen well. Best allround ski.
Oct 9 2006 9:42AM
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JNix.
Posts: 645 - Karma: 12
I am 138 pounds and 5'10-11. will i be able to handle this ski in the park well? with the 177's im not sure if tricks will be harder or what
Oct 9 2006 9:49AM
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foodisfun
Posts: 5427 - Karma: 287
if u decide to get rid of them you can give them to me...

but i think they should be good.  i'm the opposite of you (75% groomers, 25%park)  and everything i've heard about the karmas is that they can pretty much rip anywhere.
Oct 9 2006 10:29AM
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DannyMac
Posts: 2837 - Karma: 65
i have been riding karma's for the last 3 years or so, and for park i would mount them +4 or +5 from the recommended line
Oct 9 2006 10:51AM
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badlash
Posts: 23 - Karma: 10
im getttin th karmas and they look tight
Oct 10 2006 10:10PM
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outerlimitz
Posts: 639 - Karma: 14
I just got last year's as well...185cm. I'm 6-1, 200lbs. I haven't tried them yet. I mounted mine +2 from the FR position. I wouldn't do any more if you want a prayer of being able to flex them properly to carve or ski bumps and powder. You can see how I mounted them. They look pretty sick.

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Oct 10 2006 10:29PM
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HiTz
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 11
karmas arent so hot in the park compared to other skis out there, but definatly still a great ski, especially out of the park...the main problem with the karmas in the park is a "weird" (lack of better word to describe it) swing weight...
Oct 10 2006 10:42PM
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RAGGAMUFFIN
Posts: 140 - Karma: 7
ILL GIVE YOU 400$ FOR THEM
Oct 11 2006 12:36AM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
that is gonna be alot of ski for you. im sure youll be able to handle it, but it will most likely be overkill for most park riding. they are good on jumps cause of the stiffness, but if your not riding all mt that much, id seriously consider selling. normally id reccomend that ski, but i really think it might be too much ski for what you wanna do. if they are undrilled, youll be able to get some good scratch from them.
Oct 11 2006 12:44AM
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KarmaSkiier
Posts: 461 - Karma: 6
ive got the o6 o7 model which is the last year they made them i think. they are KILLER on groomers. you can get up on the edges and carve sooo nice
Jul 5 2008 4:39PM
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.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
not so sure they care anymore. Im sure they already found out..
Jul 5 2008 5:03PM
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phishfood
Posts: 2542 - Karma: 298
everytime you bump an old thread a fairy dies
Jul 5 2008 5:13PM
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richards
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why are you obsessed with karmas
stop bumping old threads please
Jul 5 2008 7:41PM
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