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I want some FUN skis...

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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
     So im like a compnot sure how to say this without sounding lete tool but i'll try... I live on the east coast (ottawa) and find i'm getting bored of my skis casue they're pretty stiff and lame... I really want a pair of rockered skis or soft buttery skis that aren't necessarily over 100 mills under foot. I weigh about 130, i'm like 5'8 maybe 5'9 and experienced so I would be looking for skis anywhere from 175 - 185's. I just want a pair of skis that I can really have fun with.  
Dec 27 2007 10:57PM
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jca
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hellbent
Dec 27 2007 10:59PM
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Armanzoid
Posts: 2453 - Karma: 26
Reno rocker.
Dec 27 2007 11:01PM
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Ryanvdonk
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178 anthems sound like exactly what you're looking for.
Dec 27 2007 11:01PM
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*DrewT*
Posts: 7768 - Karma: 481
get some short ass soft or rockered skis then.

169 hellbentz probably
Dec 27 2007 11:01PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
nooo ... no offence but i relly dont like samller. I'm on 176's right now and handle them fine... i guess i'll narrow it down to between 175-180
Dec 27 2007 11:02PM
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SEskier
Posts: 570 - Karma: 115
Try the anthems or the moment reno rockers.  They're both very soft and fun.
Dec 27 2007 11:02PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
i was also thinking maybe invaders ... and i'd go with the anthems over the reno's cause they're almost 200$ cheaper
Dec 27 2007 11:04PM
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theres_ghosts
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thats what i got and they're amazing

maybe look at the elizabeth or invader
Dec 27 2007 11:04PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
bump for more advice/opinions
Dec 27 2007 11:07PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
bacons id say, maybe vaders cause there a super fun ski but it sounds like u want something wider
Dec 27 2007 11:10PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
Actually i said that i would prefer to have something less than 100mm under foot
Dec 27 2007 11:11PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
178 Anthems, 169 Hellbents ( I know you said between 175-180 but they run long, 169s are more like 175s, 180 Reno Rockers
Dec 27 2007 11:12PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
reno rockers.
why would he get hellbents if he lives in ottawa?
Dec 27 2007 11:13PM
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skiminnesota
Posts: 9093 - Karma: 429
you my friend sound like a candidate for a pair of invaders.......     such a  fun ski to mess around on.     
Dec 27 2007 11:13PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
 thank you
Dec 27 2007 11:18PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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elizabeths in my humble opinion
Dec 27 2007 11:19PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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Im not sure you can still get reno rockers, but they are hella fun. I reviewed em and gave em a 10. Plus they arent that expensive. they ride short and are super fun, however, on the east coast ice fields you might have trouble because they are pretty unstable on harder stuff... anthems? reno jibs are super fun too, light snappy, not too too stiff, super lively ski!
Dec 27 2007 11:19PM
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tjski
Posts: 5859 - Karma: 44
ya i was gunna say those or fujatives...
Dec 27 2007 11:20PM
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eheath
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Sounds like you need reno rockers.
Dec 28 2007 1:40AM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
178 anthems
Dec 28 2007 2:01AM
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Powdered_Donuts
Posts: 2180 - Karma: 187
fischer habits would be perfect for you, thats what i was looking for in a ski too pretty much and these are perfect
Dec 28 2007 2:03AM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,019
right on.
Dec 28 2007 2:59AM
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slimbruddah
Posts: 2611 - Karma: 25
im getting some invaders tomorrow. apparently they're one of the softest on the market. ill see how they ride...
Dec 28 2007 3:23AM
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Shorton
Posts: 2889 - Karma: 13
i think invaders might be sick, they're really soft and you can butter so easy on them
Dec 28 2007 7:33AM
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Tapes
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i'd get 178 anthems or reno rockers.
Dec 28 2007 7:33AM
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lyndon
Posts: 7266 - Karma: 128
Dude, im taller and heavier than you, and Im buying 169 Hellbents. They are alot wider and bulkier than a park ski, and they measure to be 174cm long. Anything longer than that is going to be an issue to throw around in the park.
Dec 28 2007 9:07AM
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Justo8484
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fujatives and hellbents are the most fun skis i've been on. since i don't see a purpose in owning hellbents in pennsylvania, i got fujatives, and love them. sure, they're not rockered, but they're so soft it doesnt matter. after about a year of riding mine, they have lost their camber so they basically sit flat on the ground now unweighted. they're super fun for butters and presses, and can still handle big hits and some non-technical all mountain stuff pretty well mounted at center.
Dec 28 2007 9:35AM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,033
I'm the same height and weight as you, I just ordered some Line Elizabeths for my 'FUN ski'.. however if you don't want over 100mm I would definately look at Line Anthems or even Invaders... Moment Reno Rockers are pretty hyped up on here but i never skiied em so I can't comment... I'd go for Lizzies if you don't mind the width or Anthems probably
Dec 28 2007 9:41AM
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lineskier2334
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id have to say the anthem would be perfect but i have the 08 invaders and they are soooo damn fun

Dec 28 2007 11:00AM
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P-JO
Posts: 6853 - Karma: 75
You should definitely consider the K2 seth... with the soft-moderate flex and mini rocker these skis would be fun as hell.  Plus they are surprisingly light.  I never actually skiied them tho, just messin around with them in a shop.  Downside is they are kinda expensive.
Dec 28 2007 11:25AM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,033
actually seths are a pretty heavy ski... thats one reason i decided on Lizzies over seths
Dec 28 2007 11:45AM
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XtRemE11
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invaders are more of a fun ski than anthems.  ive skiied both and the anthems are stiffer and not as lively and poppy feeling as the invaders,  you can just like ollie and butter like crazy on invaders.   i could also see the seths being pretty fun with that mini rocker,  they could be sweet for butters and stuff.
Dec 28 2007 3:52PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Fujatives 179, or Anthems 178.  I own both and they are soooo fun.  Anthems are super flexy and have tons of pop, fujatives are just a fun ass ski.
Dec 28 2007 3:58PM
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shredtahoesteezy
Posts: 193 - Karma: 10
invaders.171. soft but still snappy from carbon bands, and there hella light
Dec 28 2007 6:28PM
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ds.181.3
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invader or anthem sounds perfect for you....  
Dec 28 2007 6:34PM
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calebski.
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id say vaders or anthems...they arent rockered but still quite soft and buttery
i would personaly choose the anthems i want them SO bad
Dec 28 2007 6:34PM
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tjsnover
Posts: 1361 - Karma: 42
elizabeths...soooo sick
Dec 28 2007 9:51PM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
if you want rockers i would preorder NOW!. the release is in 3 days or at least its supposed to be and people will jump on these thanks to the rockered skis and moments current reputatioin.
Dec 28 2007 10:00PM
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Capurnicus
Posts: 9947 - Karma: 1,886
If you buy anthems and ski them hard, I bet they'll go rocker for sure. In my expierence, all soft skis go rocker if you ski them enough. That way you could save mad mula. Also, I don't want to hate on Moment, but my buddy had a pair, and let me just say, they didn't last very long.
Dec 28 2007 10:12PM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
were they this years and what model? i heard about all sorts of g1 rockers getting recalled and a few breaks cult threads but i ride my jibs hard and they are nowhere close to giving up.
Dec 28 2007 10:14PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
Fugitives or Check out Icelantic
Dec 28 2007 10:15PM
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grapesoda
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my pair of 07/08 reno jibs broke after 6 days of use.  i just bought a pair of seths and they are soooooo fun. the mini rocker combind with a somewhat soft nose/tail makes it a really fun ski. plus it is wide but not too wide for east coast skiing (98 under foot).  plus they shred pretty much all conditions.

Dec 28 2007 10:35PM
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