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umbralegio
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Well, im 6'4 and 174lbs (wee me big!). 2 years on snowboard and 8 years of mtb downhill so im pretty ok =)
The thing is that i decided to try some park riding this year, and i havent riding skis at all before. So i wanted some twintip that will be ok for some basic learning and will handle all the jumps and other stuff cause im sure ill get there fast =) I dont plan any powder (well atleast now) and will be park/groomers all the time. The price is not really an issue, i just need to progress as fast as possible.
Any suggestions? Thanks for help =)
Oct 26 2008 7:20PM
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roor
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invaders soft forgiving and symmetrical, for easier switch riding If you dont like skiing their cheap
Oct 26 2008 7:24PM
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CoolioDude
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u gotta get some huge skis then. like high 180's low 190's. that will probley b the issue for you.
Oct 26 2008 7:49PM
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Reaps
Posts: 590 - Karma: 24

Any ski that is soft and flexy will help you. So Line invader, K2 fujative or disorderly, Rossignol S2 or S3, not sure what else would be soft enough.

Oct 26 2008 7:50PM
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phishfood
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do not get invaders... with your height and weight they'll be a) too small and b) way too soft. if money isn't an issue, you can't go wrong with the armada AR6s. line chronics will be good, so will rossi scratch ghettos, or something with a similar medium flex. i'm gonna say fujatives will be too soft for your size too.

and since your 6'4'', definitely get the longest size of whatever you get. something 181, or 179 if its k2. don't go with the "shorter skis are better for beginners" theory- the sooner you get used to longer skis the more comfortable you'll feel.
Oct 26 2008 9:20PM
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Balto
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yep
Oct 26 2008 9:24PM
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Atypical
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Yeah also, don't just spend all your time in the park. Even if you want to focus on park skiing, riding all mtn half the time will help you improve like 20x faster.
Oct 26 2008 9:38PM
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umbralegio
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Yeah, thanks alot for the answers.
Was thinking bout ar6 and chronics too.
Ive checked some Palmers, and they seem pretty nice. Anybody tried them out maybe?
Besides them on my list: Volkl wall (the 09 one), Dynastars Trouble Makers, maybe Armadas El Rey (well they seem to have nice geo and they are 185, but they are like allmtn), maybe Anthems (but if you think invaders will be too soft i guess anthems too), maybe some Salomons.
Should i still stick to armadas? =)
Oct 27 2008 3:21AM
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Octopus
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armadas all the way
Oct 27 2008 7:35AM
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umbralegio
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Ok, it seems Armadas then =)
Any suggestions on bindings then? Was thinking on Jesters\Griffons, Salo STH 12\14 and some Look PX 12 (Rossi\Dyna here too). Or anything similar.
Is there any critical difference in them for me, cause ive heard pretty good things about all those bindings, but seems like Markers are alot (well 150g?) lighter.
Or maybe it will be better to find something else?

P.S. Still i appreciate Any other related info or opinions ) Maybe some Armada hater out there?! =))
Oct 27 2008 2:34PM
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powderlvr23
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the STH 12/14's are money
Oct 27 2008 4:23PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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If you want to progress fast, I'd ride all over the mountain and get out of the park, it will help you progress much faster.
Oct 27 2008 4:30PM
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Max-Steeze
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181 ar6 or 185 el rey
Oct 27 2008 5:55PM
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phishfood
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yup

and good choice with the armadas. last years are on D structure last time i checked for like 320 or something if u want to save some $.
Oct 27 2008 6:09PM
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umbralegio
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Huh, was actually thinking everyone will scream Look =)
Oct 28 2008 7:07AM
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