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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97

So this is my second season of skiing, and I’m looking for some new skis.  I have a pair of Salomon flyers (161) and I’m looking at the option listed below.  I’m 6’0 145lbs and ski mainly park, but a lot of everything..  So, for the easiness of your NS choices, I’ve listed some options with a number.  Just post the number you would suggest.  For 11 and 12 please be specific, as I’m not too sure which skis are appropriate.  

I know, everyone will say search bar, but oh well…  Thanks, and +++karma for helping.

1.  Line – Anthems

2.  Line – Invaders

3.  Salomon – Suspects

4.  Salomon – The Dumont’s

5.  Ninthward – Compte 176

6.  Ninthward – MIP 174

7.  Moment – Reno Jibs

8.  Armada – AR 6

9.  Armada – AR V

10.  Armada – Pipe Cleaners

11.  Liberty - ?

12.  Blue House - ?

Nov 30 2008 5:20PM
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Alex=God
Posts: 2422 - Karma: 139
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Nov 30 2008 5:22PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
wtf?
Nov 30 2008 5:23PM
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Crack.
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Nov 30 2008 5:25PM
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Dhane
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 1,722
just a word to the wise, the suspects and dumonts are exactly the same, the dumonts have 2x as much edge armor though. it really just depends on what graphic you like more, or how much you wanna spend
Nov 30 2008 5:28PM
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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97
Ya, I partly knew that.  But the dumonts seemed stiffer imo.
Nov 30 2008 5:29PM
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zerospinskier
Posts: 4867 - Karma: 350
Whatever you do, get something around 180cm. 161 is way to small.
Nov 30 2008 5:29PM
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Sp@rk
Posts: 125 - Karma: 12

3 or the dumonts... hands down...... super sick ski..... i ride em and their holding quite well...

best ski i've riden yet...

Nov 30 2008 5:30PM
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matthew.
Posts: 879 - Karma: 12
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Nov 30 2008 5:30PM
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Nicko1981
Posts: 527 - Karma: 180
11 - Larose Pro model 171 or 178, or go for the Hazmat 181 if you want something less park-specific
Nov 30 2008 5:32PM
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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97
Ya, pretty much exactly why I need new ones.
Plus they are just falling apart and ya.
Nov 30 2008 5:32PM
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wunderskier
Posts: 418 - Karma: 9
Liberty hazmats, they're real nice.  These skis are good for pow and park so you will have the all mountain kind of ski.  The flex is like medium for a six foot guy. 
Nov 30 2008 5:51PM
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Petey.
Posts: 5736 - Karma: 4,885
Scratch all those.

Amplid - Antidogma's
Nov 30 2008 5:58PM
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PAINE_IN_MAINE
Posts: 300 - Karma: 13

this is also my second year of serious skiing, and Im only 2 inches taller than you and ten pounds heavier, I got anthems and i FUCKIN LOVED THEM!, since they are center mounted, it makes the ski wicked balanced, and it is alot easier on rails/boxes, also invaders are basically the same ski except skinnier, anthems=wide, invaders=skinny, pick either one, and you will not regret it.

Nov 30 2008 6:00PM
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jfbolieuvaldi
Posts: 178 - Karma: 10
i.m 6'1 and 150lbs  i got a pair of invaders they are preetty sick  but i dont ride with  other skis so.. i dont know what is the best for you
Nov 30 2008 6:01PM
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borskee
Posts: 796 - Karma: 127
8 but make sure its the 08/09 model
then new core is a lot lighter
and yes you definitely need something around 180
Nov 30 2008 6:02PM
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The_Cube
Posts: 847 - Karma: 211
yo line chronics
Nov 30 2008 6:07PM
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Peter.
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go 178 anthems, you won't be upset

they are sick
Nov 30 2008 6:09PM
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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97
Thanks guys.  It's been helpful, and everyone had gotten ++karma.
Except its still hard to choose there hasn't really been the unanimous vote i was hoping for., but you can't expect that with all the good skis out there.
Nov 30 2008 6:13PM
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laurence^
Posts: 1575 - Karma: 19
go with 7 and 2 depending on whether u want a stiff or soft ski respectively
Nov 30 2008 6:31PM
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mBall
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DO YOU WANT SOFT OF STIFF SKIS?
Nov 30 2008 6:33PM
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wnab21
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i say go with either of the ninthwards. i got a pair of henrik pro models and i love them
Nov 30 2008 6:44PM
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Drail
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get the Reno's. bent skis are so cool right now. and you're in ontario - what exactly is there other than park? ya know?
Nov 30 2008 6:46PM
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C+Thompson
Posts: 434 - Karma: 97
Probably on the softer side. 
I want a bit more of a forgiving ski, but something that can handle mostly everything.
Nov 30 2008 6:47PM
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jayo.
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seven
Nov 30 2008 7:21PM
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spliff.Life
Posts: 7847 - Karma: 1,549
6
10
Nov 30 2008 7:22PM
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TSM
Posts: 154 - Karma: 14
8
Nov 30 2008 7:35PM
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ButteredToast.
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1 or 2 for soft
Nov 30 2008 7:41PM
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Hugh_Conway_jr
Posts: 746 - Karma: 467
I choose ..... none of the above

you should lay out some more data on you style, ability, and characteristics your looking for in a ski. Otherwise this is just a pick your Favorite ski thread. 
Nov 30 2008 10:48PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551

i guarantee that you will love them

Dec 1 2008 12:19AM
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sykonaut
Posts: 346 - Karma: 11
Took my Anthems out for the first time this weekend. Perfect ski. Did great in the groomers. Took them into a little pow in the trees and did great. Hit some little kickers in the trees and out. Road switch easy. Hit a few boxes. Great great ski.
Dec 1 2008 8:57AM
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marc_sncl
Posts: 612 - Karma: 16
7, but hell, 161 on your old ones is very much too short for a 6 foot guy. get 175+
Dec 1 2008 9:50AM
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popNfresh44
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2
Dec 1 2008 10:49AM
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MayorWest
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WORD
i myself went with 8 and love em but if i didnt have a 300$ store credit with evo who doesnt sell them i woulda bought amplids!!

so pick 16= Amplid antidogma
Dec 1 2008 12:08PM
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