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Z_rob
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So as we all know its easy to name 20 sick skis but its super hard to narrow it down to one.

I really want a playful ski, that can shred the park no problem (thats what i predominatly ski) but still have the width to ski powder when its there. I also want it to be durable as well and be able to ride switch really well. So i know this may sound like im trying to make it too perfect but i at least want a close thing too it. And hopefully it wont hurt my pocket

Sparknotes- Playful, Park Slayer, Powder-Able, Fairly Cheap, Durable
Feb 9 2009 8:10PM
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Style+eeze
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line anthem... wins in all categories
Feb 9 2009 8:11PM
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JacheOReally
Posts: 3597 - Karma: 253
anthems are very playful with a 93(?) underfoot they are wide enough for powder symetrical good for switch, very soft, I ride them, their dope, there also fairly cheap, compared to armada
Feb 9 2009 8:12PM
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Aaaron.
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you can get the 08-09s for $250 from Sierra skis.
hard to beat... anthems are ballllling.
Feb 9 2009 8:14PM
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Z_rob
Posts: 3076 - Karma: 152
So im guessing the anthem.

what about the Kung Fujas?
Feb 9 2009 8:21PM
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Style+eeze
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ehh. i haven't heard too many great things about the kung fujas...

i've heard they aren't as easy as you would expect for turning/carving... but i haven't tried em myself
Feb 9 2009 8:24PM
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MAjibber
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i ride line chronics from like 07 and they kill it in the park and are really good all over the mountain too. definitely a good east coast ski. check out suspects, i doubt theyre great in pow but theyre not too expensive and theyre great park skis. anthems too for sure.
Feb 9 2009 8:31PM
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Style+eeze
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their quality is equivalent to an amc pacerClick for larger image
Feb 9 2009 8:37PM
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MatRich
Posts: 4789 - Karma: 1,813
I think chronic blend can be good since its pretty good for both park and pow, but its a bit on the pow side. Maybe go for k2, if you saw their coming out with plates where you can bring back your bindings from center to a powder setting with only a screwdriver
Feb 9 2009 8:50PM
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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
imo these are your choice

anthems
VCTs (best 1 ski quiver)
reno rockers
kung fujas
Feb 9 2009 8:55PM
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Bong_Master
Posts: 975 - Karma: 177
afterbanggs all the way they r going to be so good for park they r soooo popy and look sick. thire design is unbelivebal i cant wait to get them
Feb 9 2009 8:57PM
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Vino
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i have dumont and i love them but they cost $$$$,  anthems maybe
Feb 9 2009 9:00PM
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Z_rob
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ok i might be an idiot for asking but what is VCT?
Feb 9 2009 9:02PM
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rossignolman
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4frnt VCT
Feb 9 2009 9:10PM
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4frnt_4_life
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line anthems or 4frnt Vct's
Feb 9 2009 9:11PM
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Z_rob
Posts: 3076 - Karma: 152
what about the elizabeth?

how well does it throw spins and handle boxes and rails?

durability?

is it worth the cash
Feb 9 2009 9:15PM
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JacheOReally
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lizzys are real light, so spinning I assume is no big deal, being light and geared alot towards powder I assumes they arent the best for rails and durrability might be a little low.  but if you ski alot of powder I would say they are worth it

Feb 9 2009 9:20PM
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MAjibber
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i wouldnt get a super fat ski like elizabeths for your first park ski. go for a skinnier one.
Feb 9 2009 9:23PM
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ski_DC
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kung fujas are so fun. if you want something a little fatter, try the obsethed. they straight kill it everywhere
Feb 9 2009 9:23PM
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Z_rob
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its not my first park ski
Feb 9 2009 9:34PM
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fouldsys
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a ford pinto would be another fair comparison
Feb 9 2009 9:40PM
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Z_rob
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what about blends?
anyone know what they are like?
Feb 9 2009 9:41PM
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Style+eeze
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my friend really likes his...
they're solid skis for sure
Feb 9 2009 10:12PM
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sick-as-aids
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k2 extremes? i mean, you see pk skiing them in all the comps, but werent they also designed as an all mountain ski? i may be rong

but if not, the line anthems
Feb 9 2009 10:18PM
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MAjibber
Posts: 244 - Karma: 8
oh my bad.
Feb 9 2009 11:17PM
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Balto
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Feb 9 2009 11:24PM
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49566738265
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I would say go with the MSP before the VCT.  Better as an all around ski.
Feb 9 2009 11:55PM
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yeahitsdave
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the new line blend is my all time favorite ski. its so clean, still playful, but has a bit of strength behind it to handle diverse conditions. its a little bit heavier than, say, anthems but its topshelf durable. i wouldnt second guess this decision at all
Feb 10 2009 12:19AM
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