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Need help with skis

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Nati513
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Okay im 57 125ish and i want a lighter and not stiff ski for cheap... im going to be skiing park alot because my hill elevations like 500ft and the park is the best part..
What can you tell me about the Rossignol Scratch Ghettos in a size 174..
Dec 16 2008 7:37PM
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Nati513
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+K for whoever helps me
Dec 16 2008 7:58PM
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chase.
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all i can think of are athem ar6s last years pipe clearner or invaders
Dec 16 2008 8:02PM
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Nati513
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allright does anyone know alot about the ghettos?
Dec 16 2008 8:12PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Anthems are what you want
or Invaders

both of those are cheap and soft, and light enough for whatever you are going to do with them.
Dec 16 2008 8:19PM
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Enzo
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In all honesty, when i tried them for a few runs last season, they felt very dead and non-responsive. Might also have been because I was used to my salomon foils which are very lively. They are light through. Whats the price? Unless its for dirt cheap, there are some better choices out there.
Dec 16 2008 10:03PM
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Literature
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Invaders or something similar would be a good call. If you liked your Foils, check out some Salomons. If you want cheap, look for last seasons gear.
Dec 16 2008 10:07PM
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Aaaron.
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volkl ledges would probably be perfect for you.

Dec 16 2008 10:15PM
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Nati513
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the 07 08 ghettos are 200.. but a kid at my hill has the anthems and his are already delaming..
Dec 16 2008 11:14PM
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matt.rad
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Just go for the Ghettos then. They're a solid ski for park and all mountain, 174 cm is a good size ski based on your specs, and you sound skeptical of the Line Invader/Anthem, which are your only other solid options for that type of ski and price range.
Dec 16 2008 11:58PM
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Nati513
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alright so are the ghettos stiff or are they buttery? bcs i have 07 08 troublemakers limited edition and they are soo stiff and dont like them
Dec 17 2008 12:01AM
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Hovan
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id say invaders, they are pretty soft, and are super light
Dec 17 2008 12:06AM
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Nati513
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alright well does anyone have the Ghettos that can tell me how they like them?
Dec 17 2008 12:07AM
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natethegreatt
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Looks like you ski at Perfect North, as do I. (You should make it out there, today it snowed and they blowed for almost 12 hours, really nice snow)

Anyways, I would stay away from invaders because everybody at our hill has them and you can find more reliable and lively skis, and ghettos do sound perfect for you. I'm skiing chronics and most likely getting ghettos next because I want something a little softer than the super stiff chronics, although I love them. Good luck with the purchase.
Dec 17 2008 12:11AM
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Nati513
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yeah look like im going to go with the ghettos they look sick too.. (yeah i cant wait to get out to perfects its going to be sick ahha)
Dec 17 2008 12:15AM
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Bumblesteeze
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I weight like the same, and I recommend the line invaders. I WISH I had those....
my skis are relatively stiff...
Dec 17 2008 11:22AM
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Enzo
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If you don't like your troubs because they are stiff, you're not going to like the ghetos. Sounds like you want something softer and buttery. Invaders would fit the bill.
Dec 17 2008 5:28PM
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CoolioDude
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get the invaders, they r only 3 hundred. and a good overall park ski

Dec 18 2008 2:01PM
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zues
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you can never go wrong with anthems or invaders man.  they absoulutley kill it! you won't be sorry.
Dec 18 2008 6:09PM
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Chrris
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2008 Invaders
Pretty well the exact same as this years but i think they look better
But there super cheap picked mine up for 200 brand new.

Dec 18 2008 7:33PM
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highflyer21
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Line Invaders sound like a good match for you man
Dec 19 2008 11:18PM
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