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Good all mountain ski that works well in powder.

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fabian1234
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I just started skiing this year (been snowboarding since 92) and picked up some cheap K2 PE's to learn on and I'm really digging it, but I want to get something better. My buddy works at a local shop, and can get me some deals. I've really fallen in love with Line's skis, especially the Prophets, and blends. I want a ski that is a good all mountain plank...powder, trees, jumps, etc...but no rail. I am 5'-9" and 160 lbs, and 31 years old, and right now I'd say I'm a level 2 and a fast learner with lots of guts. My buddy can get me some 08 Chronics for $200 Canadian, but I'm worried they aren't wide enough for the soft stuff due to being only 85mm in the waist...are they at least decent...should I just look for a ski that is at least 90mm in the waist like the Prophet 90/ 100, and the blend. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Dec 23 2008 11:18AM
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RATSKI
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I have a pair of the Prophet 100's and they are phenomenal ski for everyday use. I live in the midwest and ski on park skis around here but I have used them on a few days and they hold an edge well and the turning radius (18) is perfect. Awesome ski for outwest. Very light and menuverable.
Dec 23 2008 11:38AM
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FujaSkiier
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My buddy skis the Prophet 100 and I had a chance to try it.  Its a great ski.  Powder, groomers, park, jibs...  It can handle it all. 
Dec 23 2008 11:41AM
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fabian1234
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Thanks guys. Should I go for the Prophet 100, or will the 90 do the trick? I also like the Blend, and I find it more flexible, and cheaper. Anyone else want to comment on those Chronics, or should I just forget about them? Thanks again guys :)
Dec 23 2008 12:19PM
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matttt
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salomon lord?
Dec 23 2008 12:28PM
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zackblain
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blends are tits
Dec 23 2008 12:36PM
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fabian1234
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Isn't the Lord only 87 in the waist? It would be very much the same dimensions as the Chronic, no?
Dec 23 2008 12:37PM
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highflyer21
Posts: 555 - Karma: 39

line blend

Dec 23 2008 2:14PM
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zackblain
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and they really arent a full blow twin tip either.
Dec 23 2008 2:14PM
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Dylan_
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my liberty larose's kill everywhere
Dec 23 2008 3:00PM
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freeballer
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id say the hazmat over the larose.  fatter waist for the pow.
Dec 23 2008 4:59PM
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stevenc
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If you can afford it i would look into some of pmgears bro lhasa pows.  I have heard nothing but praise for the ski.  http://pmgear.com/index.php?cPath=52

Small tip rocker 140-112-122 and availible in 186 and 196.  I fondled a pair of the 186's and they were sick. 

Dec 25 2008 12:43AM
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AJizzle
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check out the volkl bridge. kill it everywhere. maybe a little too stiff if ur a level two, but i always say buy the gear for where u want to be, if u don't u'll be pissed off when u get there.
Dec 25 2008 12:56AM
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