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A different what type of ski question (please halp)

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JockinJLoads
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So i have a friend who is 6'8", about 200 lbs........doesnt really ski park, just trees and groomers, may get into very beginner park shit......another friend of mine suggested seth vicious in a 189, just because of his size these skis wont seem wide at all.....which made sense


....how do seth's sound? / any other suggestions?
Nov 30 2007 12:36PM
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cobra_commander
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Legend XXL's or mojo 103's is as small as I would go given his size, they would be like fugitives to him.
Nov 30 2007 12:51PM
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Matty_C
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^not unless he rips super hard. 200lbs is about normal for a 6'2-6'3 guy so he's not really that big (just tall)

how good/aggressive a skier is he & does he want a twin do u think? if so, he needs a long stiffish all mtn twin in the 185-195 range which aren't easy to find with <100 mm waist.

my list of twins would be:

187 4frnt msp
189 K2 Seth
190 Ninthward Firstblood
192 scott punisher
193 movement gladiator

yeah so any of those would be good one-ski quivers for a big guy. if however he's not bothered about getting twins, then there's way more to choose from. we need more info about the way he skis before a better reccommendation can be made...
Nov 30 2007 1:05PM
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JockinJLoads
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hes not too aggressive, but not a shitty skier (he can make down 99.9% of any trails in the east)....
Nov 30 2007 2:39PM
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steezyjibber
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wow ur friend is giant

i have some more suggestions

Atomic Urban Punx 192
Atomic Thug 192
Atomic Pimp 192


atomics are known to be light and be durable
Nov 30 2007 3:40PM
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RJD2
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A list of big skis that you may consider

Scott Punisher 191
Volkl Mantra 191
Volkl Bridge 185
4frnt MSP 187
Armada ARV 185
Dynastar big trouble 186
fischer mistift 186
g3 reverend 185
Head mojo 90 186 or 193
Movement gladiator 193
nordica enforcer 185
Nov 30 2007 4:13PM
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tandan83
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line invaders!  case closed
Nov 30 2007 6:27PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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Is it just me or are there all the sudden a lot of tall people threads

Nov 30 2007 7:30PM
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freshlyDIPPED
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seths
Nov 30 2007 7:36PM
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Bepo
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i'm 6'4" and have 186 line blends and they're great so far this season
Nov 30 2007 8:17PM
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freshlyDIPPED
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hrad nipple
Nov 30 2007 8:17PM
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