Help me pick a ski

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Im 6'4 approx 180pounds. I live in Michigan. Ive been skiing the JO pros for a year and i love them, but theyre just a little stiff and a little too short.

So this is what im looking for:
-179cm in length
-at least 90underfoot
-i want something pretty flexy
-i ride mostly park
-i go out west once or twice a year
-needs to be under $500

+++karma to whoever helps me find the best skis.

thank you,
jon

Jul 28 2008 5:08PM

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mnick11

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amplid look into to them

Jul 28 2008 8:57PM

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skiRay

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RENO ROCKER 181. has a little rocker to butter, but is still sick on jumps. good length. and it will be good in pow for when you ski it.

i think its a little over $500 though

Jul 28 2008 9:16PM

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Klick_2_klaim

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just gonna say that. too bad they dont have last years pricetag on em though.

Jul 28 2008 9:29PM

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DetroitJIBBER

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what about the 08 line prophet 90s????

Jul 28 2008 10:35PM

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Aaaron.

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rockers or maybe line anthems.

Jul 28 2008 10:43PM

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skiRay

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09 K2 kung-fujas.. probably over $500 again? but also probably worth it

Jul 28 2008 10:55PM

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DetroitJIBBER

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i wish i could afford the kung fujas

Jul 28 2008 10:56PM

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Kev-Kev.

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I think that the anthem is definatley the ski for you. it's nice and flexy so you can do nice butters but it also has lots of pop. they hold up pretty well for such a soft ski and the 93 underfoot makes it so you can hit some pow too. definately a good ski for you.

Jul 29 2008 12:36PM

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RDem

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stick with line athems 4 sure super flexy and 93 under foot it kills it in the park!

Jul 29 2008 1:25PM

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CFSGabe

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If you are looking for the ski that is 90+ under foot and you ride a lot of park the Line anthem is excatly what you are looking for
119-93-119 fully symmetric so you can center mount, and with the carbon olliband, butter zones in the tip and tail and a maple macroblock core it's strong enough to hold up
when you get some snow fun pow ski for 2-6"

Jul 29 2008 1:47PM

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First.Aid

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From what I remember the prophets are super stiff, not flexy.

Yeah I think the anthem would be great. I have a friend who got them this last season, and he loves them! He says they're great in the park, and good in all mountain. I think they would be fun in the powder too, seeing as they're on th softer side.

Jul 29 2008 6:54PM

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japanada

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185 ARVs, centermounted.

Jul 29 2008 7:06PM

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BOONE_SKIS

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There's a lot of great skis out there but before you buy, check us out at www.booneskis.com

Jul 29 2008 9:05PM

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PacificRimJob

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I use the boone 93mm waist ski. Its 180 in length, and its FANTASTIC if you want one ski that can blast anything in the park, or allmountain. Bamboo core (snappy as hell, and very durable).. rockwell 48 steel edges (might as well be made of diamonds, its that tough)... a topsheet that doesnt really chip much if at all, and you have 3 graphics to choose from.

I personally love them, so you might want to check them out.

Jul 31 2008 3:04AM

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DangerToes

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http://www.evogear.com/skis/k2-nancy-womens-2008.aspx

hey dude, so seriously hear me out here, its a good ski, its womens so ittl have a softer flex, and if you use the code FREESKIER you can get another 10% off, putting it under 300 bucks. If I needed a ski right now, this is exactly what id get. graphic is pretty dope as well.

Jul 31 2008 4:12AM

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PacificRimJob

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its okay... but this guy is 6'4 180lbs...

he needs something that wont snap under his weight, my friend..

Jul 31 2008 4:32AM

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stjoseph

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I am 6'2" 195 and I have the anthems and they are a blast. I live in utah and they are fat enough to have fun mini-golfing.

Jul 31 2008 5:03AM

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PacificRimJob

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Personally, i'd reccomend something a bit stiffer.. the anthems feel just like wide invaders to me...

great skis if the great majority of what you're going to do is park jibs... but not something i'd charge with.

Jul 31 2008 6:27AM

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tSki

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you need a bigger ski
http://momentskis.com/tahoe.html
in a 188 i garuntee you wont mind the extra width

Jul 31 2008 5:45PM

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tSki

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nvm i see you said atleast so that is perfect

and if your a decent skier go for the 188

Jul 31 2008 5:46PM

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Merrrick

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Definately

Aug 1 2008 3:41PM

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Duncan*

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ANTHEMS no question

Aug 1 2008 4:12PM

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PacificRimJob

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i question that reccomendation.

Anthems are too retardedly soft.

Aug 3 2008 1:20PM

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DetroitJIBBER

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i know like 90% of everybody said anthems, but they seem jsut too damn soft. as of now, im thinkin about goin for the fujas even tho theyre a little more costly.

Aug 3 2008 4:25PM

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JamesR

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i dont think you could go wrong there. looks like a really good ski

Aug 3 2008 5:09PM

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agame4life

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yeah go for the kung fujas. the anthems are gonna feel like noodles after you've been skiing on the JO pros. The anthems also don't come long enough for you. I think 178's are too short for you. The kung fujas come in 179's and 189's which might be a little long if you do a lot of park

Aug 9 2008 1:29AM

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e.soule

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well, while i read your requirements i had only 1 ski in mind. The line anthems. they are 93 under foot come in 178cm, are made for park and can be brought in pow when ever the ocation surfaces, and the best part is they will only run you about $400 depending on what pair you want. the limited edition eric pollard ones are $430 but you better order them quick

Aug 9 2008 1:39AM

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