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Backcountry skis for 08/09 season
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Yo i was wondering if i could get some help on this topic. Im getting some new skis this year and i want some good backcountry skis that are gonna do real well in powder but also are gonna be able to ski maybe some park and trails also. thanks.
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http://www.evogear.com/skis/k2-kung-fujas-2009.aspx
there you go
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i agree this guy is smart
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no, and i mean a ski thats gonna do well in powder
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check out the moment reno rockers, there in the ns gear preview
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thanks man, the bibby pros are dope
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im picking up a pair of the obsetheds they seem pretty perfect for an all-mountain charging ski. 15/20 rocker in the tip and tail, 110 underfoot, more of a medium flex enough rocker and waist to ski pow good but not a wet noodle so u can charge on it.
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obsethed or JJs, but if your gonna be in the park more then reno rockers
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before I go and give some opinions it would be great to know what your specs are? aka: your hight, weight, skiing ability (not just good, be specific), and skiing style (do you like to charge or go slower and play around). Also what skis have you skied before and what your thoughts on them were?
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eps bents seths fujas bibby pro
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"yo man, im a pretty good skier ive been living in maryland my whole
life but been going to colorado and vermont every winter with my dad. I
like to fuck around in the backcountry and i love powder. Im 6'2 150
pounds, and im going to school out in boulder next year so im gonna be
skiing a shit load. thanks for the help."
Based on what you said I would look for something in the 110-115 range. the three skis I would look at are the Line Bacons, Dynastar Huge Trouble, and the Rossignol S7. Out of those te rossi is the only oen with any rocker, however all float just fine in powder. I would lean towards the rossi if you want a more directional ski, however it can still ski switch. Between the Bacon and the Huge Trouble go with the Bacon if you want a more playful ski, go with the Huge trouble if you want a more rounded ski that can handle less then ideal snow conditions. As for size I would look for something in the mid to high 180's, going a little smaller if you want a more playful ski and going a little longer if you want to go a little faster, but a few cm's is not going to make a difference. Keep in mind all the skis listed here are based on you already having a park ski, as these are primarily pow skis, however they can all handle the groomed runs no problem.
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no way, it's a great place to bring a date...
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