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special_k10101
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So I'm in the market for some skis, and I'm interested in a good ski with a waist in the 90s. I've narrowed it down to a few skis, but I want to hear some opinions on what you guys think. I've searchbarred and stuff, but I need a good comparison.
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Here are my contenders:

Boone Powder model
Surface Watch Life
Volkl Bridge
Bluehouse MR
Ninthward Firstblood

I'm looking for something for a lot of park and that'll hold up to some abuse, but can also hold its own in the pow. I want kind of a moderate flex, not too stiff, but not with Anthem-like noodle-ness...
Thanks guys.
Sep 28 2008 8:44PM
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Style+eeze
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bump for brother/incest
Sep 28 2008 8:54PM
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elk.
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i just bought blue house mr's 179 and from what i heard they are super light and fun. They have a fat tip and tail too and also 93 mm waist so theyll be able to sit in some pow. Also the price cannot be beat at the sale right now for 274$
Sep 28 2008 9:01PM
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special_k10101
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yeah thanks,
right now those're probably at the top of my list
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Sep 28 2008 9:03PM
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phishfood
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volkl bridges are good in pow, but super heavy and stiff in the park.
don't know about the bluehouses, but check out the rossi S5, or last years scratch brigade
Sep 28 2008 9:14PM
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special_k10101
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yeah, the volkl was kind of a random addition to the list, but thanks a lot for confirming my suspicions about the bridge.

and i'll check out the s5
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Sep 28 2008 9:24PM
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amo
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You may want to check out the Moment tahoe, more of an all-mountain ski, but from what i hear it holds its own in the park.
also you could check out the Moment Reno Rocker, 92 waist, with small rocker in tip and tail, though its a park specific ski. im not sure if you'd be into a rockered park ski like that. but i'd say if definitely worth taking a look at.
Sep 28 2008 9:40PM
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special_k10101
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yeah, i'd definitely consider it, but i have no idea what rockers ski like, and i'm wondering, did moment improve their quality this year? i talked to a guy last year whose renos snapped. i know ninthward and bluehouse upgraded their quality this year.
Sep 28 2008 9:45PM
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special_k10101
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oh +k by the way :)
Sep 28 2008 9:46PM
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JasperGphoto
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i just got the Boone magic sticks and they are really light and they are kinda stiff, but flexy enough to still butter so you can still hit the crude and jib around with them.
Sep 28 2008 10:04PM
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special_k10101
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ballin, do they have some pop? how are they in terms of durability? my friend's got the skinny ones and he likes em
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Sep 28 2008 10:07PM
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ReedSkis~
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Firstbloods sound like a good ski for you, have you considered anthems???
has ninthward even released their 09 stuff yet?
last years looked sick though
all the skis you said seem to be what u want except the volkls
i'd go with the ninthwards
good luck:)
Sep 28 2008 10:14PM
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special_k10101
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yeah, definitely considering those... i got turned off by the anthems though, i'm looking for something with a little more snap and all mountain performance.
thanks +kk
Sep 28 2008 10:18PM
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JasperGphoto
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yeah they got the bamboo for pop, works well.
umm i haven't really beat em up much yet so i couldn't tell you
Sep 28 2008 10:23PM
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charmander
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what about elizabeths? or sir francis bacons
Sep 28 2008 10:27PM
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Style+eeze
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i'm his brother and i got bacons and lizzies are wayyy to short for someone ~6'1

he kinda wants something skinnier the bacons like 90s i thing
Sep 28 2008 10:32PM
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special_k10101
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thanks, yeah, the bluehouses have bamboo too as far as i know.

my bro just bought bacons, but i want more of a jib ski... plus i'm like 6'1" so the elizabeth would be kinda small.
Sep 28 2008 10:33PM
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amo
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A rocker will ski shorter than its actual length. For instance the 181 Reno Rocker will ski more like a 171-176 ski because of the early rise in the tip and tail. Usually a rocker is found on a wide powder ski to help it stay afloat and keep the tips from diving. But in this case the rocker is designed to make butters and rail and boxes easier, as well as keeping your tips from diving when you do decide to take them into the deep. And yes, Moment has made a lot of improvement in their skis this year, much more durable and better construction. (Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong in any of the above information)
Hope that helps.
If you've got any more questions join the Moment cult or PM dave@moment_skis

Sep 28 2008 10:39PM
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special_k10101
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i'll consider 'em, but i'd like to ski them first i guess. i'll look around for some demos.
thanks for the input
Sep 28 2008 11:06PM
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hollygrove
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firstbloods are fun.
suuuper light ski which also can brag about a stiff flex. I had alot of fun on these but found them over-all too stiff for my liking in the park. These are my all-mountain ski and i love them.
Sep 28 2008 11:25PM
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special_k10101
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thanks
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i hope their new line comes out soon... i can't decide whether i should buy some bluehouses now before the sale ends, or wait for ninthwards...
Sep 28 2008 11:30PM
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A_Davis
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Get the Bluehouse MRs. Hurry though sale ends October 3rd. They're super fun. Poppy and moderate flex. look like sick skis
Sep 29 2008 4:02AM
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eli112233
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KUNG FUJAS 95MM!!! REALLY NICE SKI! yeah i caps locked it, say something
Sep 29 2008 4:05PM
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special_k10101
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yeah, i'm thinking the kung fujas is a little on the heavy side though, it's pretty similar to the old seths and those were definitely pretty heavy skis.
i considered them at first.
Sep 29 2008 10:56PM
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Octopus
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I talked to a Ninthward rep and he said thier line is coming out this week or next week.you should try a pair
Sep 29 2008 11:01PM
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twsnow22
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i love my watchlifes... they are such a fun ski in the park and do well in pow
Sep 30 2008 10:44AM
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special_k10101
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Yeah, right now, I'd say that I'm mostly considering the Ninths, but if someone can really convince me otherwise then give it a shot.

and the Watch Lifes look good, but I really haven't heard anything amazing about them... what's their flex and weight like?
Sep 30 2008 8:19PM
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