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WTB Alpha 1, or Simon Dumont

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kickasskid
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I dont know what to get for a park ski that i want for 40% big jumps and 60% rails, id love to get AR6's but they only have them on back country in a 181 and im 5'10", so im in between alpha  1 because they are so damn cool and Simon Dumonts because they are so solid. Please Help!! need advice
Feb 16 2009 5:46PM
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[~_~]
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I'm pretty sure Dumont isn't for sale, although I could be wrong. You might want to talk to his agent about that.
Feb 16 2009 5:51PM
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kickasskid
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you can get dumonts for 440 and alpha 1 for 410
Feb 16 2009 5:53PM
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kickasskid
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oh wait yeah good point
Feb 16 2009 5:53PM
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181 is the perfect size for you.
Feb 16 2009 6:00PM
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kickasskid
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really? i talked to one of the backcountry experts and they said they were a tad big
Feb 16 2009 6:20PM
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haha they don't know what they're talking about. Never get a ski that isn't at least as tall as you...unless you're some rail monkey who likes rollerblade tricks.

I'm 5'8" and I ride 190s just fine. I can still spin them around and everything effortlessly, and they are suuuper stable wherever I go. Long skis for the win!
Feb 16 2009 6:27PM
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kickasskid
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ok i might buy them tonight

Feb 16 2009 6:32PM
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Chucktheweasel
Posts: 551 - Karma: 128
Dude 181's are the perfect size for you. I am 5'8" and would only get a 181.
Feb 16 2009 7:43PM
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Shlogan
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just called, he only does 5 minute rentals...
Feb 16 2009 9:20PM
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Silence
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That's not the mail i'm getting

I was told everything at a price
Feb 16 2009 9:29PM
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Shlogan
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haha word
Feb 16 2009 9:32PM
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strongmark
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i hope youre not skiing park on 190s.

that would just look silly!
Feb 16 2009 9:41PM
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[~_~]
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if by silly you mean rad! they're LL1s
Feb 16 2009 9:50PM
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kickasskid
Posts: 64 - Karma: 9
it would be cool to buy Dumont, and have him ride in one of those baby back packs all day, and be like your Yoda adviser, if only that could happen.
Feb 16 2009 10:03PM
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Shpadoinkle
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I totally saw a 4Sale sign on his ass today.
Feb 16 2009 10:06PM
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Dustin.
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It's also tattooed on his.....never mind...
Feb 16 2009 11:03PM
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strongmark
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i dont know what ll1's are but they sound long!
Feb 17 2009 2:31PM
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schmies
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No that just means you know how to ski your equipment if you can rock the park on big boards:)
Feb 17 2009 3:37PM
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pow sticks nukkaa
Feb 17 2009 5:25PM
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kickasskid
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yeah i bought the AR6's
Feb 17 2009 7:21PM
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strongmark
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ohhh ok now were on the same page.

had you been skiing on 191cm park skis, you might just look silly.
Feb 17 2009 9:41PM
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potatoes.
Posts: 479 - Karma: 68
i call b.s.
a 190 is large.
i ski a 176ar6, like it but still is a little much to move around and im 5'8".
lookin forward to the 165? afterbang(so ive been told will be a size).
long ski's are a pain in the ass to spin. good for high speeds though.
go with a 171 or around there. would be much better.
this kid's heads in the clouds. shoot.
alpha's are dope and with the taper and rocker you could ski a bigger ski like a 176 or 71. go with what you feel. demo if you can. (don't listen to this kid)
word.
Feb 17 2009 10:45PM
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summersover
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im pretty sure dumont only comes in a 167
a tad short in my opinion
Feb 17 2009 11:04PM
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No offense, but maybe you should learn how to ski?

A person who knows how to ski can use a ski of any length. And I've found that using long skis has made me a MUCH stronger skier. Do you really think 10cm is going to add so much more weight to your feet that you'll be unable to spin?
Feb 17 2009 11:23PM
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potatoes.
Posts: 479 - Karma: 68
no steez
not a big deal.
190 is a big mt bomb ski.
not even close to a park ski.
at the most a 182 alpha if your 6' or taller.
ha. bring the rain coyote. word.
Feb 17 2009 11:33PM
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Says who?
Feb 17 2009 11:51PM
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potatoes.
Posts: 479 - Karma: 68
you are a tool.
shoot.
190 would just be more stable at high speeds.
you ski your big skis and gaper it up.
dang gurl.
Feb 17 2009 11:58PM
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haha righteous.
Feb 18 2009 12:07AM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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i have 210 downhill skis. aww shit jk
Feb 18 2009 1:12AM
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