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rudager
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So, im already shopping for next year(dont ask why)
and i need a ski to replace my 07 prophet 90s at 179cm
currently im 6'2"(185cm) and wiegh a whopping 170lbs
I Ski big mountian/pow, very aggressive and no park

so my question is this "Would the Ants be a versitile ski for me?"
My other skis are atomic thugs sized at 181cm, i use them for pow days, and after math of those days and other days

thank you
Nov 20 2007 8:14PM
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rockymountainmilitia
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for sure dude. judging by your write up about your skiing style the ski sounds just right for you. im about your size 6'2" 190lbs and i love mine. and depending on where they are mounted they are fine in the trees. i had a pair at -9 from center now im -1 from recommended. I perfer my new mounting spot, more versatility in tight spots and they still float in pow. fun ski for sure. 
Nov 20 2007 8:34PM
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Matty_C
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for kicking horse i think 181 thugs for trees/bc jibbing and 191 ants for big mtn shredding + crud would be a stellar quiver. does your "extra" ski really need to be a twin though? I would say legend pros / b squads etc would be more versatile than ants, but if you want a twin, ants would be fine. 
Nov 20 2007 8:54PM
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hollygrove
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Just don't mount them dead centre. I had a terrible time skiing dead centre ANT's.
Nov 20 2007 9:17PM
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Aenigma
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That's what I was about to say, I like my LP's way more than any ski I've ridden.  Are you looking for something you can jump on, or just something for cliffs and charging?
Nov 20 2007 9:37PM
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rudager
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well, it would be my everything ski
from all mountain to cliffs, normal day stuff
and competitions
Nov 20 2007 10:39PM
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Aenigma
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I ski my LP's pretty much every day here in MT, so they're definitely versatile.  Do a little research to figure out exactly what you want, they're all solid skis so you really can't go wrong.
Nov 20 2007 10:41PM
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rudager
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yea, thanks
its mostly a replacement for my prophet 90s
nothing really under 95mm, and nothing over 110mm
im looking at the ants, arv, prophet 100s,pimps, vcts or ehp(dont know what size, need more research)

Nov 21 2007 12:10AM
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Matty_C
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I'll assume from that list that it does need to be a twin then?
190 Ehp or 191 Ant. Done.

Nov 21 2007 7:12AM
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