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What skis should i get?

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FerrattiPGA
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I live in pa but im going to colorado this winter. i want to get some all mountain/freeride skis. i dont know much about skis in that category so im just lookin for some suggestions. i want a fat ski to ride in colorado but not too big so i can still ride at home. im an advanced skier downhill wise. im 6 foot 150 lbs if that has to do with anything lol. just give me suggestions please
Oct 12 2008 9:55PM
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powderlvr23
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Volkl Bridge would be a good one. 92mm underfoot. not too fat for groomers/park, fat enough to handle in pow out west. Kung Fujas also, Armada ARV or El Rey.
Oct 12 2008 10:05PM
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FerrattiPGA
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they dont have to be twins. idk if i mentioned that.
Oct 12 2008 10:08PM
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invader7
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arvs?
Oct 12 2008 10:08PM
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phishfood
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add the rossi S5 or scratch brigade to that list^, any of those would be good. whatever you get get the longest size too, so it'll do well in pow.
Oct 12 2008 10:09PM
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Style+eeze
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in addition^

maybe 9th firstbloods?
Oct 12 2008 10:09PM
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phishfood
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actually if your not gonna do much park at all...bridges would probably be your best bet. if your doing over like...20% park get something less directional.
Oct 12 2008 10:16PM
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FerrattiPGA
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yea i wont be doing any park at all out west. and i have twins now for park at home. so im leaning away from twins.
Oct 12 2008 10:17PM
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SteevJee
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The Surface Watchlife is a good all mountain ski also. 90 underfoot. Not ideal in powder but it holds and its a nice park ski
Oct 12 2008 11:42PM
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ReedSkis~
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whats the point... twins don't put you at any disadvantage

anyway, i was thinkin' surface watchlifes, armada arvs and ninthward firstbloods all seem like good skis for you.
Oct 13 2008 12:01AM
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powderlvr23
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Volkl Mantras if you don't want a twin.  K2 Apache series is worth a look too.  Fat twins are too much fun to pass up though.
Oct 13 2008 12:11AM
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yeahitsdave
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mantras, bridges, enforcers, rossi s5/brigade, prophet 90/100, msps (in the 187), mojo 94.

all stiffer freeride skis, enforcers and mantras are gonna be the most charger oriented- rossi s5s, msps and bridges are gonna be the most park friendly. prophets and mojo 94s are gonna be dope all mountain, real stiff for the 94s, mildly stiff for the prophets, and they can swing in the park if you want.
Oct 13 2008 9:47AM
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FerrattiPGA
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Thanks for all the suggestions. i think i have an idea of what i want. I appreciate the help. + karma to alllllll
Oct 13 2008 4:02PM
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