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Non rockered 181ish all mountain ski

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edd1e
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So currently I have 176 dumonts and 179 obsetheds. I ski whistler mainly and was looking for a ski to be a bit more versatile than my 176 dumonts but I still want something that is easy to throw around but has good edge grip and is on the stiffer side. It needs to be able to handle a couple of inches of fresh also.

I was thinking maybe a kung fujas or a blend or pipe cleaner.
Jan 22 2009 12:55PM
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coolhandluke
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icelantic nomad 181
Jan 22 2009 12:59PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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sounds like you need some chronics or blends. prophet 100 would be sick if you don't need a park ski... look into volkl brigdes too.
Jan 22 2009 1:07PM
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K_9
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Line Bacons?
Jan 22 2009 1:13PM
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Nicko1981
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For all your skiing needs; the Liberty Hazmat 181.
Jan 22 2009 1:22PM
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K_9
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oops these would be overlap. Surface Watch Lifes
Jan 22 2009 1:24PM
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SHastatahoe
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Jan 22 2009 1:28PM
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TheBeardedOne
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the kung fujas are sick man, next year's have rocker though so grab some 08/09's. they are suck a fun versatile ski, medium flex and 95 waist
Jan 22 2009 2:59PM
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I_Am_Mod
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If you can get your hands on a pair of scott P4's, buy em, the 181 is an excellent allrounder that throws down in the park, it floats through pow, it bashes crud and it carves up groomers quite nicely, it has a buttery tail and stiffer tip so its very stable, further it has double sidecut, early tip and tail to stay afloat in powder and therefore it also skis like a short ski on groomers + its reinforced with titanium wich makes it very durable, it has woodcore for a nice pop and thats about it...

Get this ski, it'll blow your mind !

Jan 22 2009 4:07PM
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highflyer21
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blend or chronic.
Jan 22 2009 4:09PM
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Horizon
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You have 179 obsetheds and you are looking for a versatile ski that can handle some fresh?  uhhhh.  You have what seems to be just fine choices already, a park ski and a killer all mtn/pow/big mtn ski.  The dumont I believe is on the stiffer side for park skis.   Why would you really need a more versatile park ski when you have the obsethed?   Not quite understanding this one.
Jan 22 2009 5:10PM
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Ben.
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rossi steeze/s6
Jan 22 2009 5:18PM
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Horizon
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Sorry for double post......mean all mtn ski there.  The obsethed is extremely versatile and can handle everything you just said you wanted, so I don't know why you are basically throwing away your obsethed when it's in its element.  Are you saying that you can't rip groomers, fresh, etc with your obsetheds?  The rocker on the obsethed is small, so it's not like it really effects that much for you.  Just what do you weight if you can't rip on those obsetheds?
Jan 22 2009 5:19PM
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jfoley019
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I would say 4frnt MSP, these skis are stiff hold a great edge, can handle pow. I run them on everything from park to trees and they charge hard. The only problem I have had is the top sheet chips but really who the fuck cares. Hope this helps

Jan 23 2009 10:55AM
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EClay46
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ya, obsetheds are sick. they are an amazing pow ski and are great in the park too. check these videos out of a buddy of mine. bernie did a 12 a couple days ago on them

pow
https://newschoolers.com/web/content/videos/id/237404/member_id/111385/

park
https://newschoolers.com/web/content/videos/id/237252/member_id/111385/
Jan 23 2009 11:48AM
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mmckechnie
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agreed, it sounds like your describing the obsethed
Jan 23 2009 12:07PM
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mmckechnie
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but here is a list that matches

rossignol s5
line blend
armada arv
moment tahoe
surface watch life
K2 obsethed
K2 kung fujas
salomon gun
volkl bridge
4frnt vct
4frnt msp
Jan 23 2009 12:17PM
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EClay46
Posts: 2499 - Karma: 69
he already has an obsethed. if he is going to be buying a ski he should get a super fat ski like a hellbent, ep pro or ski in same category.
Jan 23 2009 8:30PM
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SEskier
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x2

I am in love with my hazmats.

Jan 23 2009 10:04PM
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Twinjibber77
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Hazmats
orrrrrr


FULL TILTS!
Jan 24 2009 5:21PM
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