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What skis do I get???!!!!???

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OneLove_skier
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I want something that can get shit done in Pow and is all around really fun to ski.
180 is the very biggest i could go
I'd like to just get some user feedback, maybe some1 who has riden a couple that compare
Mar 24 2009 1:34AM
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Eastcoastr
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179 bents
Mar 24 2009 1:35AM
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ShredtillURdead
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what are your stats?   Age, height, weight, skiing ability...what do you like in a ski flex wise?  do you want them pow-specific?  pow jibbing?  charging lines?

all these should be answered before you can get an accurate answer
Mar 24 2009 1:48AM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
I'm 15, 5'9", 140lbs., I've been skiing my entire life so i would say my ability is high. I like a flexy ski but i doesnt have to be. I'd say the ski should be pow jibbing, I was thinking about the 179 bents I jus wanted to hear somefeedback about some more skis
Mar 24 2009 12:51PM
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Deletedtoday
Posts: 4060 - Karma: 398
179 bent
Mar 24 2009 1:14PM
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SK1ERDUDE
Posts: 1365 - Karma: 51
I would reccomend rossi s7 176
stiffer than the bents and charges stronger yet still can butter around very well.
I would also say it is much lighter than the hellbents.
Mar 24 2009 8:13PM
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OneLove_skier
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bumpage
Mar 26 2009 12:15AM
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AcePerry
Posts: 258 - Karma: 152
give coreupt POW a try i have herd nothing but good and a pow ski for $259 that shits crazy
Mar 26 2009 4:10PM
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sick-as-aids
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yeah its such a steel,if only more people had skid them and there was a generall user feeling about them, but if your game give them a try
Mar 26 2009 4:59PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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yeah man, k2 is a good company for what you're looking for. i would also take a look at the obsetheds. they are a bit thinner underfoot (105mm) , but ive heard they absolutely shred bc pow. they actually were designed to handle pretty much anything, including park. so my recommendation would be the 2009 179 k2 obsethed. you can get em for under $400 at o2gearshop.com

Mar 26 2009 5:45PM
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MAjibber
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definitely check out bents. sir francis bacons are ill too but theyre stiffer. check out freeskiers reviews in the buyers guide.
Mar 26 2009 5:59PM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
What are the coreupt YARD's like they're 115 underfoot
Mar 27 2009 1:33AM
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Z_rob
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id have to say the bents are a really good all-around ski. pretty fun in the park (according to dr.derek and of course in powder)
Mar 27 2009 1:45AM
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c.hale
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i'm like 98% sure thats a typo. The pows are supposed to be wider underfoot than the yards. Coreupts are really just regraphiced dynastars right now so you can check the specifics on the dynastar skis
Mar 27 2009 2:01AM
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Deletedtoday
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just dont even post then
Mar 27 2009 6:41PM
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OneLove_skier
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yea ur right that makes more sense
Mar 27 2009 6:58PM
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freeballer
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I'd consider the Liberty Helix 176.  You can rip the whole mountain with them.  Plus they have a 3 year warranty.  They are 105 underfoot so that should give you enough float for any pow.  It's such a good all-mountain ski that does it all.  Good shit for sure.  I have been on them for a couple years and I can't even describe how happy I am with them.They were a Freeskier editors pick 2 years in a row.
Mar 27 2009 7:25PM
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Z_rob
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stfu
Mar 30 2009 2:09AM
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Snowgoner
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i would say either bents or if you want a softer ski then ep pros
Mar 30 2009 7:11AM
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Noddard
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bents or EPs
Mar 30 2009 4:12PM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
what sizes do Ep's come in, I thought jus 185 idk if im right though
Apr 3 2009 11:56PM
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Funnel
Posts: 7816 - Karma: 1,534
Hellbents.  At first I was worried about spending my money on them.  After my first run, I was in love.  So worth the investment.
Apr 4 2009 12:41AM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
good to know jus bought em' JEA
Apr 4 2009 9:59PM
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Funnel
Posts: 7816 - Karma: 1,534
You will skate to the chair or swing them around and think.  Shit!  These are kind of heavy.  They make up for it.  You will never ride pow the same again.  I used to ski on an 85mm waist ski and I would stop and look at some smaller pillow lines and hesitate to drop some cliffs.  Now, I just point and go.  You don't want to stop skiing when you're on these.  You will always want to look for more laid down logs to ride, bigger pillows to hit, fresh stuff to ride switch in.  While 4-5 foot drops might have been boring befor, now you will be throwing 1s off of everyone.  I LOVE MY HELLBENTS!!!!!
Apr 5 2009 12:31AM
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Balto
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EPs for sure. better in pow then bents, softer, same length, lighter, over all a better ski imo
Apr 5 2009 12:34AM
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General_Ripper
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Get some 179 Surface Live Life'2s the 3 stage rocker is dope.
Apr 5 2009 1:02AM
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Ben.
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187 bibbys. i know you said no longer than 180, but i really think youd be ok on a 187
Apr 5 2009 1:35AM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
I got the 169's, do you think that'll be too small? i can always return them and get 179
Apr 5 2009 4:45PM
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Slinger1x1
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don't buy from o2gearshop. really shitty customer service. no one knows whats going on there
Apr 5 2009 4:56PM
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OneLove_skier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 135
so do i stick with 169 or trade for the 179?
Apr 12 2009 11:01PM
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family_vacation
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You might want the 179. I don't know much about sizing rockered skis but it seems like they would ski shorter than a normal camber ski.
Apr 12 2009 11:09PM
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OneLove_skier
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thats prob true and im 15 so ill still be growing
Apr 13 2009 11:01PM
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~~JEFF~~
Posts: 1045 - Karma: 301
LL2s, Eps, 179 bents, Josh bibby pros, Armada JJs, that all I got ha.
Apr 14 2009 12:38AM
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