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Ski for Me?

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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
I need some new skis.  I want somethin longer than 178 cm.  I want a ski that is pretty buttery, a good all around park ski.  I do a lot of jibbing and not a ton of big jumps, so a buttery ski is what i'm lookin for.  Cheaper skis would be better.  Any year model is fine, just give me some ideas good skis that would fit. 
Nov 8 2008 7:14PM
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Dylan_
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invaders come in a 178
Nov 8 2008 7:35PM
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NC-skier
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Anthems or invaders. like the kid above me said, they both come in 178.
Nov 8 2008 8:49PM
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yeahitsdave
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you can prolly pick up some older triplets or punx for 10 cents on the dollar. they come up to a 184 and are super buttery
Nov 9 2008 10:17AM
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BikeMlatt69
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invaders would be a good choice. check out some 4frnt skis. they are pretty rad
Nov 9 2008 11:59AM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
I'm gonna bump this, Thanks for all advice people.  I am going to be buying skis this summer for next season.  After a decent season of skiing I find that I like longer skis (I'm 6 2 so I have like a 181 and it feels good)  I'll be hitting 20-40 foot tables, What skis will hold up well on this and still be fun everywhere else.  I'm thinking anthems, will they be tall enough for me being 6 2?  Thanks, +Karma to all these people and anyone who helps

Mar 24 2009 4:18PM
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brenker
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how about k2 disorderlys
Mar 24 2009 4:41PM
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Tronic
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coreupt's are on massive discount right now. there are a couple reviews circulating on the forum as well, fyi.
Mar 24 2009 4:50PM
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Pinguu
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I might get those, ^I havn't heard the best things about Coreupts, I have read the reviews and threads on them too.  Thanks guys
Mar 24 2009 5:04PM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
I was looking into the corupt park skis and into reno jibs as well, would these still be playful with a higher stiffness? 
Mar 24 2009 5:26PM
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bananas
Posts: 1419 - Karma: 158
 line afterbangs are going to be 375$, thats not bad. and there going to be super legit park skiis
Mar 24 2009 11:18PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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AFTERBANGS
Mar 24 2009 11:21PM
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snow123
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Go with the k2 hellbent skis.

They are a nice bendy ski that's god for the powder and fooling around on the mt.

they are also twins so they are good for the park too.......

Mar 25 2009 3:52PM
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Z_rob
Posts: 3076 - Karma: 152
invaders 178.
go to sierraskis.com right now and type in the code: NEWSCHOOLERS20

gets you another 20% off so you can get em for like 150
Mar 27 2009 11:42AM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
I think those are gonna be too buttery.  As I have been skiing more I think I may want more pop and 'm worried anthems or invaders wont pop very much cause of how buttery they are.  But thanks man, I'm still lookin for a buttery to med. stiff all park ski
Mar 27 2009 4:47PM
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Aaaron.
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anthems are EXACTLY what you want.
Mar 27 2009 4:52PM
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Z_rob
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chronics 176 or ar6's in 176 sound good for you then.

im looking into basically the same thing as you. something that is medium flex and is super good on jumps and just all around skiing
Mar 27 2009 8:31PM
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Pinguu
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hey thanks a lot guys!  I'm gonna be getting some Anthems or Chronics i think.  Thanks for the advice, +K
Mar 27 2009 9:55PM
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pmw
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atomic punx. something else besides anthems or invaders, which would definitley be perfect
Mar 27 2009 9:56PM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
yea they would be sick but they're gonna run me more than anthems would
Mar 27 2009 10:05PM
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Z_rob
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my friend demoed the afterbangs today and he said they are super sweet but they are $360.

im thinking about getting those but if not im pretty sure im just gonna get the invaders
Mar 30 2009 2:13AM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
Surface Watch Life 180
Mar 30 2009 2:21AM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
Yea I have it narrowed to Anthems pretty much.  Couple other possibilities because I like the company and have heard good things would be Punx, Reno Jibs, and Larose Pro's.  Thanks people
Mar 31 2009 4:26PM
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freeballer
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Larose Pros!
Mar 31 2009 5:05PM
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jib_danboy
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amplid antidogmas sound about right! pop is awesome and they butter sweet too!
Mar 31 2009 5:11PM
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