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New Skis--Need some

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LastEmperor
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I used to come on here a lot and keep up with the latest and greatest.  But, I'm getting older, busier and live in Arizona, so it's been a couple years since I was really into it.  I'm currently rocking a pair of the 1st gen pollards (186cm) that have seen better days.  I'm eying a switch, but I'm not sure what to get.

I want something all mountain around 90-100mm waist and between 175 and 185.  I'm 6' and weigh about 185.  I would say i'm 70/30 mountain to park.  I want a twin tip that will hold at speed and is still decent in the park (the pollards I have are serviceable, but lack pop).  Pref a wood core.

With all the new brands and recent developments, I'm sure that there's something I don't know about.  (9thward was just coming out last time I was into it and Line booted their whole team)  I'm looking to spend about $300, give or take a little.

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks.

Nov 19 2008 12:33PM
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skivt12
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 Rossi Scratch Bridge cost around that much and I think those would be good for what you are talking about
Nov 19 2008 1:31PM
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Twig
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http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/rossignol-scratch-brigade-bc-2008.aspx

this is what he ^ means.. i think they would be a solid bet, i think i am going to pick up this years version S5s..
Nov 19 2008 1:43PM
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LastEmperor
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Looks pretty perfect. 

Anyone have a different suggestion? 
Nov 19 2008 4:20PM
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budabob
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Moment Bibby Pro Model Alpine Ski

The medium/stiff Moment Bibby Pro Model Alpine Ski shreds the whole mountain, but its fat, rockered profile begs for deep powder and backcountry booters. The crew at Moment teamed up with Josh Bibby to produce this versatile, wood core ski. Moment gave the Bibby Pro Model a mixture of stiff camber under foot for hardpack and piste ripping and soft tips and tails with subtle rocker for smooth presses and sweet powder performance. Throw in a 115mm waist and you’ve got a cutting edge pow ski that can hang anywhere on the hill.

Bottom Line: The Moment Bibby Pro Model Alpine Ski combines stiff camber and soft rocker for the best of both worlds.

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October 18, 2008

This is one of my favorite skis- ever. It is stiffer than a lot of rockered skis out there (I'd give it a medium-stiff overall) and the camber unerfoot makes it really versatile. It has the awsome playful, surfy feel in the pow that you would expect from a rockered ski, but since it has camber underfoot and the rocker is pretty mellow so you don't feel like you're riding snowblades on the hardpack. This ski actually hauls ass through the chop and ski's pretty well in firmer conditions- you can still use the full edge of the ski when you lay it over into a turn. It's also light and easy to throw around for the jibbers out there, but is still beefy enough to go fast, stomp big airs, and charge all over the mountain.

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Nov 19 2008 4:25PM
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Aaaron.
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Bibbys.
a little expensive but surpasses the Rossis by leaps and bounds.
check last years Lines too.
there are hundreds of skis that could be perfect for you.
300 might be pushing it though.. caugh up another hundred or so and you will be swimming in options
Nov 19 2008 4:31PM
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LastEmperor
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Sounds intriguing, but a little expensive...
Nov 19 2008 4:41PM
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LastEmperor
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So you guys think a 116mm underfoot with a flat camber is good in places other than powder?
Nov 19 2008 4:44PM
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Kev-Hal
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Get the new line blends. They are 100 underfoot. Check them out atleast, such a good all mountain ski!
Nov 19 2008 4:51PM
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LastEmperor
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how are last year's at only 90mm underfoot?  new ones are $500--that's a little more than I was looking to spend.

BTW, does this forum load really slow for anyone else?
Nov 19 2008 5:07PM
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