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4 choices of skis

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ESfreeridepa
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i have narrowed down my choices for an all mountain ski for next season. i am 5'9" 165 lbs and will be riding mostly all mountain and maybe a little park. i live in PA. and allready have my solid park ski. i just want something for trips and regular skis.

1. 179 seth vicous
2. 180 liberty SB
3. 179 chronic blend
4. 176 big trouble

are there any others that i should be looking at between 90 and 100 waist?
thanks.
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DeSena
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big trouble
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invaderskier36
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i live in NY and I loved my blends.. super poppy, durable, very light
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japanada
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the sb they are dope. soft in the tips, but yet still stiff. plus a 3 yr warrenty!! get em for like 200 brand new off ebay.
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ESfreeridepa
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yeah i found a pair for 250 + 30 for shipping. i wish i could find 200$
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JTL
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go with the chronic blends
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Steezy_Street
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The big troubles are a awesome all mountain ski.
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josh.
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seths if you ever come out west they are sweet for pow and all mountain
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mike_e
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181 4frnt msp
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Triple_Strum
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Those are all fabulous skis. I think you would be pleased with any of them. I think from there you want to narrow it down by flex, because, for example, the seths and the BTs have very different flex (semi soft versus semi-stiff that is). The only one I would really consider as well would be the 179 cm Line Prophet 90. It has a great flex for all around, and the best part, IMO, is it has a really fun turn radius (like 19 or so at 179) and allows you to have a lot of fun ripping turns on the hardpack for a fatter ski. Best of luck!
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dave44
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Big Trouble's a great ski. You ould also look at the Prophet 90's and Moment Tahoe's.
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Rez4frederick
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Armadas or 4frnts, the skis you listed are crap
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comeatmebro
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id go with the seth's, just because i like a little softer ski. ive skied them and they are amazing, skied in pow and on groomers. they rip on the groomers have a lot of pop if your messing around on them off little hills and stuff. id say those...
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Matty_C
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seths 179
bcs/brigades 178

but maybe best of all...

the new volkl bridge?? (177/185)
that would be my pick.
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Franny
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Get the atomic deviant
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ESfreeridepa
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haha are you kidding me. i already have a pair. if anyone wants to buy them pm me!!!
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Franny
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You don't like them? I find they preformed pretty stellar.
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ESfreeridepa
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no i love them. just looking for a fatter ski. they are an amazing ski.
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Swan_Solo
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moment tahoe or Armada ARV
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-NY-STeeZE-
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^^^ surprised no one brought that up sooner, ARV's might be a good choice in a 175
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pbandj
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he probably wants something stiffer arv's are noodles
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CFSGabe
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Seth, ARV
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CFSGabe
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Seth, ARV
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Tasche
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Blend is a much better all mountain ski and living in PA you will not need a super fat ski.
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rudager
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go with prophet 90's. i have them , i dontn ski park though, so i cant put an opinion on them for that. but over all they have a great flex andare awesome in powder andhardpack
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