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Can't decide between skis
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Okay, so this summer I'm picking up some new skis cause the sidewall on my old Solomon 1080s busted out after 2 years of good performance. Anyways, these are the skis I'm thinking of getting:
- Public Enemies 169 cm
- AR5 or AR6 166 or 171 cm
- Scratch FS WRS 167 cm
- T-Hall Pro Model 166 or 171 cm
- Silencer 169 cm
- Fujative 169 cm
That's all the ones I'm looking at. Keep in mind I think most the ones available to me will be the 2006-07 models (so I don't know if the AR6 will be available). Also I ride mostly in the Midwest with the exception of one trip every year out West for about 3 days. While on my home mountain I ride almost completely park (95%), but when out West I ride anything but the park. So I'm looking for a ski that will perform well the majority of the year for me when I'm at home in the park, but also can stand up to some all-mountain riding for the few days I'm out West.
Also, are my lengths correct for my size? I'm 6'1" and weigh about 155 lbs.
Thanks for any help!
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One more thing, if you want to suggest any skis that would work for what I want, please do.
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well i expect you would ski all pow out west maybe? but i would go thall or AR6. not AR5 if youre looking to do all mtn.
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If there is powder while I'm there, yeah I would.
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High Society Freeride "THE CLASSIC"
sick park ski, that rips all over the mountain. Bamboo core that is super light wieght and poppy.
Check it!
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First of all, get bigger sizes. Those are way to small if you're 6'1". I would say get the longest sizes on all the K2s. (179) I don't know about T-Halls, but I think they come in a 181, so that would ba a good size if you decided to get those skis.
Also, 3 days out of the year skiing out west won't/shouldn't really make that big of a difference. Just get a ski that you are comfortable with, and performs how you want to at your home mountain.
I would suggest PE's (in a 179) because they are a little wider, and stiffer.
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take a look at ninthward firstblood 170's, ig you look hard you can find em starting at $150.00
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The only reason I didn't put longer sizes is because I'm really lightweight (155 lbs). I always thought that ski length had more to do with your weight than height, but if I'm wrong correct me.
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yeha man u definetly need longer skis, personaly longer skis make everything easier for me. I would suggest the Scratch Fs Wrs, my friends have them, and i skied them. Excellent ski, very light, nice and buttery, just a tad bit stiffer than my t-halls. They are a great all mountian ski, and park ski. Get it in a 181 i think it comes in.
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Yeah, I'm 6'3" but only 160lbs, I've got the same problem. Seems like in the midwest you could get away with a smaller ski though, I dunno. But at least 175ish.
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i'm 6'2" and 160 lbs and i ride 185's, and i wish they were a bit longer, that's just me though.
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definitly get a longer length, a 179 Seth would kill the park, and powder when u get some
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if you want a ski that'll be great for you in the midwest and carry you for most all mountain riding in the west, peep the scratch fs wrs. i have them and i absolutely love them. don't get anything smaller than a 181. you're not that light. if you were like 130 pounds, maybe go smaller, but you're not. for a more all mountain feel that will still shred park, check out 4frnt msps in a 180. probably my all time fav. ski. stiff and very strong. awesome for jumps. slays everything else too. one more suggestion... volkl karma. 177. good luck.
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def. get longer skis. i'm 5'6-ish, maybe 5'7 and i ski those sizes (got 160-something FS WRS and 165 TM's, both 06-07). good size for me, u need sumthin longer
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177 chronic wides if you can find them, though if your in the midwest, a normal 177 chronic would be good too.
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Exactly. Plus your weight isn't that low. I think you will be fine. Longer skis definitly help me alot, I wish i went bigger this year. I'm shorter then you and was on 169's.
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Yeh man, your 6'1? You should be on a 180 ish. Im 5'9 and on 176 Ar6's, and they are great. A 171 just wont handle the way you need it to.
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SALOMON 1080s------ great range to fit your needs, from the company that started the freestyle ski
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yeah im your height and only like 10 lbs heavier, and all my skis are 180ish, cept one thats a 187. I feel really limited on shorter skis than that, so maybe you would be happier on longer skis.
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All too short.
181 Scratch FS WRS
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go wit the fujatives bro
there soo good i got the 06/07 and there amazing
soo buttery
perfect for what ur looking for
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go for the 181 scratch fs wrs
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Alright...thanks for all the input guys, especially about the length. So right now this is the order I'm feeling for the skis, hopefully my first choice will be available at the store, but if not I'll go to the next one:
1. Scratch FS WRS 181 cm
2. Public Enemy 179 cm
3. Volkl Karma 177 or 185 cm???
4. Tanner Hall Pro Model 176 cm
Thanks for all the help!
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