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park-n-pow
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
Ok, so heres the deal.  Next fall I'm going to be moving out to Bozeman, MT and as a moving present to myself I decided now is the time for some new skis. I'm calling on you NS to help me choose the one ski quiver.

physical appearance:
  I'm 6'1" and about 175lbs. 

Type of terrain I ski:
I consider myself to be an expert skier and ski about 60% all mountain, 20% park and 20% backcountry. There isn't really much that I don't like to ski, I try to ski it all aside from bumps.

What I'm skiing on now:
Right now I'm skiing on first gen public enemies and I basically hate them.  To me, they are too heavy, too stiff and really feel like they have no life in them. 

What I'm looking for:
I'm looking for a fatish ski (at least 100 underfoot)  that I can pretty much take anywhere.  I want a soft ski for pow and fucking around on the mountain but not a total noodle that will just flop if I ski some steeps on non pow days. Also, I'm looking for something that has life to it.  I want a ski that has pop, lots and lots of pop.  I love skiing all mountain and dropping/jibbing/jumping anything I can find.  Lastly, weight is somewhat of an issue to me.  I'm looking for something that is light.  I want a light ski so I can swing around in the air and also be able to carry if I'm hiking for a BC jump.

Skis that I'm currently looking at:
Sir Francis Bacon - I think I'm already in love with this ski without even seeing it in person.  It sounds like the perfect ski for me but might be a little on the soft side.  Like I said, I dont want a total noodle, it still has to preform on all mountain on non pow days.  I think I could get away with it though cause I never really charge super fast, sometimes, but rarely.
Prophet 100 - These also seem like a great ski but I think they might be a tad too stiff for what I'm looking for.  I still want to butter around on natural features and I dont know how well these skis are capable of that.
Moment Ruby - These are another ski that I have alot of interest in.  What I have read about them seems to be about what I'm looking for. 
These three are the heavy contenders right now but I am completely open to other choices as well if any of them match what I am looking for.

I know this was a long post but I'm hoping that people can better help me out with this much information.  Thanks for any future help
Feb 20 2008 3:15PM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
Bluehouse Districts fit what you're looking for better than anyting you mentioned. Search TGR for reviews.
Feb 20 2008 5:50PM
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skijEC
Posts: 76 - Karma: 10

I have no idea why I'm reading this thread and have no idea what I'm talking about since I've never been on them, but,

JJ's.  I'm considering them.  All I know is that they are mad light and they are obvi over 100 in the waist.  Id get some references on them.
Rossi Steeze?  Also isn't there like 110 waisted Dynastar twin next year? 

Peace

Feb 20 2008 6:46PM
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Aenigma
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Light and soft don't fly too well with the way the mountains and snow are around here.  In your position, I'd say the Prophet 100's would be a good ski to look at, but also check out Seths or Brigades--or anything along those lines.  95-105 underfoot makes a good everyday ski, and you'll be better off erring on the stiffer side.  You'll be skiing tracked powder or hardpack the majority of the time, so keep that in mind.   
Feb 20 2008 6:56PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65

chronic blends, vokl bridges... not sure if they're gonna be buttery but they def sound like a ski for your type of riding... & don't count out anthems if you want something softer.

Feb 20 2008 6:59PM
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bobs
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Maybe a little on the skinny side but bc wrs are a very light ski.  I'd consider them medium flex. On the soft side for pow skis.  They were really fun for jibbing butters dicking around cliffs park and all that fun stuff.  They didn't ski BIG mt extremely well but they were good.  Little lacking as a charging ski. But over all its a good everything ski
Feb 20 2008 7:40PM
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yeahitsdave
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next years seths would be perfect. suckers rip. just demo'ed em today, and there wasnt any powder (lets be real, im in pa) but they held their own on hardpack, and the rocker is fun. medium flex as well, not super light but light for their size. cop those suckers.

scratch steezes would be fun too
Feb 20 2008 7:56PM
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SKIGT
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  I am about your same size, and live in Crested Butte, CO.  I just got a pair of 185 scratch brigade,  128- 98-121.  They are a sick ski, I would highly reccomend them as an everyday ski.  You should atleast try n demo or look at a pair. 
Feb 20 2008 8:35PM
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