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What size ski???

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ReedSkis~
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I'm looking for a ski that can perform well in park and pow... i am thinking about the (09) ar6s which i would get the 166. I also like the line Elizabeths in 172. By next season i will probably be 5,5 or 5,6 and will way somewhere near 120 - 140 pounds which skis sound better for how i want to use them and my specs.
ps. if anyone has suggestions about other skis i am totally cool with that...
May 18 2008 9:40PM
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ReedSkis~
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??????
May 18 2008 10:00PM
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phishfood
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those are two totally different skis...
May 18 2008 10:11PM
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skiRay
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for pow and park: anthem, prophet 90, ARV 165. EL Ray, Kunj Fujas.. that should be a good start.
May 18 2008 10:28PM
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elk.
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Line anthems id have to say are one of the nicest park/pow ski they have a certain fatness to them but arent rockered as balls so you can still ski anything. as for size try something in the high 160s
May 18 2008 10:32PM
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ReedSkis~
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do the elizabeths work well in the park as well.
May 18 2008 11:34PM
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ReedSkis~
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i think i want to try lines but i just don't know which ones... the (09) blend look sweet same about the 09 chronics and the anthems... also the elizabeths i just dont know how thick to go. if i go for the elizabeths will i be at a huge disadvantage in the park? i also love armadas but i might want to try lines this year... how do they compare?
May 18 2008 11:38PM
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Shmee150
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Are you skiing before next season? If not why not wait til November? If you are, ignore me :)
May 18 2008 11:52PM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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general rule of thumb:
shorter skis= faster rotation
longer skis=more stable
narrower skis= lighter and more controllable in groomers
wider skis=more stable flat and better in pow
big mountain skis=stiff, not very forgiving, but very stable
pow jibs like elizabeths= big, soft, and flexy, better at low speed
it all depends what you want, but i prefer wider jib skis like moment rockers
wait til next year tho
May 19 2008 1:43AM
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JBrown
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Icelantic Pilgrims in 169 you'll love them
May 19 2008 4:03AM
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ReedSkis~
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If i were to choose between the anthem, the blend and the elizabeth (all 09) which would be best for around 50/50 park/all mountain??? are the elizabeths too fat for park??? also does anyone know what lengths these skis will come in next year?
May 19 2008 6:58PM
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ReedSkis~
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???????
May 19 2008 7:49PM
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t.peterson
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for size i would go with about a 171
May 19 2008 7:56PM
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ReedSkis~
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what about which ski???
May 19 2008 8:00PM
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SK1ERDUDE
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You would be fine with the AR6 but you might only get to use them for one season, if you were looking to have a ski for longer amount of time, then you should choose something bigger because you might grow out of and ski under 170
May 19 2008 8:31PM
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