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Powder Skis

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bigredxu
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I am moving to Summit County, and I wanted to get your feedback on which powder skis are the best to buy.  Let me know who has tried what, and what they thought.  I appreciate it.
Jul 29 2008 10:07AM
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rlee
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this is such an open thread, you need to be more specific, depending on you skiing style and such each ski changes! also put this in gear talk
Jul 29 2008 10:20AM
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bigredxu
Posts: 12 - Karma: 10
Sorry for leaving the post so open.  I am 6'9" 280 pounds, so i'm a rather big guy.  Relatively experienced and pretty aggresive, with a fast learning curve. 
Jul 29 2008 10:33AM
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MarkieR
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really? that big? i'd suggest armada ants or something but they'd probably suffice as a park ski for you... xxl 194? i'd like to think that i have pretty good knowledge of skis and this is kind of stumping me. i guess just buy the longest, widest, stiffest thing you can possibly find.
Jul 29 2008 10:43AM
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ChadThundercock
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i would suggest the new line ep pros for where your going, they are a very nice ski with a wicked graphic
Jul 29 2008 11:32AM
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Aaaron.
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Jul 29 2008 11:32AM
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Geonerd
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4Frnt EHP, no doubt....

Jul 29 2008 11:43AM
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Balto
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wow did you see his hight/weight? he would destroy EPs
Jul 29 2008 12:10PM
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dat_ski_dude
Posts: 554 - Karma: 15

i would hold out for a little while and wait for volkls 08/09 stuff to come out and see if you could get your hands on a pair of chopsticks, katanas, or even the kuros, those things look massive

Jul 29 2008 1:10PM
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RtC.
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Check out the Moment M1s and Garbones.
Also the Volkl chopstick if you want really wide and stiff.
EHP would be a solid choice.
Also, the praxis Big Mtn 120s or powder boards...
peace
Jul 29 2008 1:49PM
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Ski.Ballet
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volkl katana 193. i have em in 183, theyre sick
Jul 29 2008 2:01PM
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tandan83
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I'd vote for the biggest Volkl Katanas you can find.  I think they make some rossi b-squads in a 190+ length as well.  Maybe some 190 sumos
Jul 29 2008 2:55PM
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joshbryant
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Moment M1 or Comi, Surface Live Life 189, Line Mothership 195, Scott P4 191, Scott Stunt 196, Amplid Teddy Bare would all be pretty good choices for someone your size.
Jul 29 2008 3:36PM
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cobra_commander
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6'9? why the fuck are you skiing go play for the nba and make millions.

but the solly rockers in a 198. their X lab in a 198.  the big dps lotus. Moment M1 or the rockered version. Comi-Cazis. Dynastar XXL's in a 194 (supper sick skis)
Jul 29 2008 3:47PM
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SEABURN
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volkl Kuro. 185 is as tall as they come. still a cool ski, but I think you need to go taller.
Jul 29 2008 4:26PM
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johanblaze
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200cm DP Lotus 120 (140/120/125) http://www.dpsskis.com/page.php?pname=skis/lotus/120
202cm DP Lotus 138 (140/138/139 Spatula/ARG shape with rocker) http://www.dpsskis.com/page.php?pname=skis/lotus/138
Jul 29 2008 4:49PM
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johanblaze
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Skis with cosmetic blem's are on sale here- http://www.dpsskis.com/page.php?pname=store/detail&product_id=34
Jul 29 2008 4:53PM
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armada_003
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another thing migth be helpful. your budget. ^ not many  are able to squeeze near 1 grand just for skis
Jul 29 2008 7:43PM
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