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Pick My Next Skis, Please

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Jackpot
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I'm in need of new skis for the season and I'm a bit lost on what to get. I'm around 6'1 (185cms, I believe)  and 155lbs. Yes very skinny. I'm also almost a year removed from ACL surgery, and a little cautious about really pushing my leg. I want a ski that is really soft. Something I can butter easily, and will be very forgiving on my legs.

I ski on the east coast of Canada, so that means I'll be lucky to have any days where my skis need to float. Almost exclusively groomed snow, not a lot of steep terrain, lots of time in the park (symmetrical is a plus). However I'd like something that still has a tiny bit of width, for west coast trips.

So, 181-185cm, very soft for butters, 80+cm width. Hit me with your knowledge NS.
Dec 4 2008 10:58PM
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phishfood
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k2 disorderly 179.


invaders would probably be ok, but your tall and disorderlys are much longer. little bit stiffer than invaders too, but still way soft.
Dec 4 2008 11:01PM
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VTtreeskier
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Sounds like a description of the anthem, symmetrical and soft but enough width for an occasional powder day.
Dec 4 2008 11:03PM
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sstricky
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yea id go with anthems.
thats exactly what i was thinkin...
Dec 4 2008 11:05PM
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camohard
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i don't think they make skis that wide.

i think a lot of people will recommend the anthems for you, though the biggest they come is 178cm. Moment reno jib or rocker may also suit you. i'd say a lot of park/all mountain skis would suit your needs. sorry im not much help. but at least you go to the top.
Dec 4 2008 11:06PM
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Style+eeze
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if 178 is ok for you, anthems/invaders are perfect for you. just curious, but how did you tear your acl?
Dec 5 2008 12:22AM
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Commonwealth
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Not sure how they are this year, but my ARVs are soft as hell

And they come in 185, at 94(?)mm in the waist
Dec 5 2008 12:35AM
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Jackpot
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I'd prefer to get in the 180's. I was on 175's last season before the surgery. They felt way too small on my feet.

I tore it doing a 7 and coming up short, underrotating. I tumbled, my left ski didn't come off, and somewhere in the flipping and crashing my ski got caught and twisted my leg in a terrible way.

I was flexing the Disorderly's at the shop, and they're exactly what I'm looking for in flex. It's just a size issue, it always is. Finding something both the right length, and right flex. Generally I've found a lot of stiff , springy skis at my length.
Dec 5 2008 12:37AM
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Jballz
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moment reno rockers or k2 disorderly
Dec 5 2008 12:56AM
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phishfood
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wait cause its only 179? k2 measures the running length of their skis, so a 179 is equal to a 181 or 182 of other skis. i've got 179s and they come to the top of my forehead, and i'm 6'3'' if that helps.
Dec 5 2008 4:38PM
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Twig
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You do sound perfect for Moment Reno Rockers.. Buttery, enough width for some pow, symmetrical.
I have a pair and they kill it.
That said, K2 Disorderlies in a 179 come up about 182/3.. Should be fine with them.
Dec 6 2008 12:05PM
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Big_Spence
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agreed.
i ski anthems and wouldnt want anything else.
Dec 6 2008 12:48PM
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sykonaut
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Love my Anthems great ski.
Dec 6 2008 12:53PM
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regge
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T-hallls or anthems... i ski the t-halls and they are super sick to do nose presses with but still stiff enough that i dont wash out on big jumps
Dec 6 2008 7:15PM
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skeezey
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you should do the anthems even if they are a little short, its pretty much exactly what you need except for length

Dec 7 2008 12:40AM
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