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EHP, ARG, JJ, or EP Pro

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bigpimpinalberta
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  hey guys. im looking for a new powder stick for the quiver and ive come down to these skis. ive read the reviews, watched the movies and searched the forums. im 6ft 150lbs and have been skiing since 5. im looking for overall preformace and fun factor plus any major dislikes any of you have. thanks and shred nar

 I know people are gonna say searcg bar so just do it, you know you want to...

Jun 18 2008 4:43AM
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wrenegade
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searchbar. there, I said it.

Seriously though if you are looking for all around performance, don't get ARGs. This is coming from an ARG owner. The EP Pro will be more playful than the JPs and much more so than the EHPs. For best all around I'd pick between the EHPs and the new JPs, but I would also consider the S7. However, very few people have ridden the S7 and new JPs, so you'll have to go mainly on specs/flex unless you want to wait until you can demo it.

Jun 18 2008 1:19PM
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cobra_commander
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I am going to have to agree with the s7 on this one. It can be fun and playful when it dumps yet can still shred. If you want more shred potential I would look at the Huge Trouble. Now there is a kick ass ski. Both are great powder skis, Having been able to ski alot of next years skis I am going to say that 115 is the magic number. Once you go over it and add rocker you really lose alot of firm snow performance. yes you can still get down the mountain but it's not fun.  I would say go s7 for a more playful powder ski and go huge trouble for a more agressive powder ski.
Jun 18 2008 2:53PM
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phishfood
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JJ or maybe S7 if u have mad cash $$$
Jun 18 2008 3:26PM
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charmander
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id hit tha jj
Jun 18 2008 3:28PM
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-Tristan-
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This is such a tough choice and I am trying to figure out what funshape i'm getting for next season too. I have it narrowed down to Moment DPs or Josh Bibbys.

Out of those though I would go with EHPs if you want a ski to charge and be a bit more versatile, or the Lines if you want a more playful ski.
Jun 18 2008 4:33PM
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bigpimpinalberta
Posts: 64 - Karma: -5
thanks for all the help guys! ill be sure to check the s7. bump
Jun 18 2008 5:20PM
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huge-go
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What length an ehp are you looking into?
Jun 18 2008 6:01PM
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K2skipunk
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check out hellbents dood, they're great allmountain, if not, JJ's sound promising, and maybe the EHP's
Jun 18 2008 7:17PM
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bigpimpinalberta
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probly looking at the smallest ehp. ive heard they are completely different skis at different lengths. im looking for a playful allround powder tool if that helps. bump
Jun 22 2008 6:05PM
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-Tristan-
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Next years EHPs are all quite similar skis.
Jun 22 2008 9:05PM
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huge-go
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At your height and weight and what you're looking for, I'd say go for the 186.
Jun 22 2008 9:29PM
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MarkieR
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from what you've described, you should probably steer clear of the arg and the ep pro.  it sounds like you'd benefit from a more conventionally shaped wide ski.  you should check out the new mo' ship in the 185 size.  sounds like it'd be right up your alley.


Jun 23 2008 5:12PM
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SEskier
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if you are willing to spend the money look into praxis, especially their mtn jib.

http://praxisskis.com/ski/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=5&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77
Jun 23 2008 7:23PM
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squibble
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does anyone know anything about next years live life 1'/2'?
Jun 23 2008 8:28PM
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