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What skis?

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MACAQUE
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Yes this is another "What skis" thread. Amazingly, even after using the search I have found nothing of use.


This season was my first season skiing. I rented a pair of skis for the season, and learned on those. Obviously they aren't high quality skis. I didn't spend much time in the park, but I'm able to do double blacks without eating it now. I'm more interested in going down the steepest thing I can find and doing big kickers than doing a bunch of tricks, rails, and boxes. What skis would be a good choice for me?
Apr 6 2009 10:25PM
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sklermang
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seriously, you should hop on this deal, the blends sound perfect for what you need.
Apr 8 2009 9:55PM
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brenker
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that really is a great deal, and great ski
Apr 8 2009 10:01PM
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AALT
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yourr not 5'9 and your not 150... jesus. you 5'5 at most, and you weigh like 130. Guys this is his first year, he cant 3 as said in his profile, at the most you need silencers... you dont need rocker, and you dont need Kung Fujas's... Get silencers. He is the most gaper person i know...
Apr 8 2009 10:26PM
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MACAQUE
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I just got measured and weighed at the doctors. 5'9" and 150. Suck it bitch. And I have 360'd. Once again, suck it. I could do blacks on my fourth day skiing (although I bet most people could).
Apr 8 2009 11:10PM
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MACAQUE
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Ok, so KF or Prophet 100's
Apr 9 2009 5:11PM
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Funnel
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 I like how some people just suggest skis that are pure park when he doesn't want a pure park ski.  Makes me so mad to see how little thought some people on here use.  On another note.  I would recommend Obsethed or Kung Fujas.  Next year's Fujas will have a small rocker but that does not affect the performance of the ski on groomers.  Obsethed is a good all mountain ski that can handle large jumps and is great for charging lines and powder.  Kung Fujas is great for EVERYTHING.  It will charge, while ski powder good, hit large jumps and be good on rails and boxes.  It has a very nice flex.  I would recommend getting one of next year's models.  They have the Schizo tech and it makes for a VERY versatile ski.  Message me for more info on the Schizo.  I've tried it and I know a lot about it.  Just PM me for any extra info on it.  If you like softer skis a Sir Francis bacon might not be too bad.  It would be the best pow ski out of the skis I've listed in this post.
Apr 9 2009 5:55PM
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sklermang
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why not the blends? theyre same underfoot as prophet 100's, cheaper, more flexible which would be good since its your 2nd year skiing, and would also handle better for the occasional park run
Apr 9 2009 7:58PM
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AALT
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jesus christ... you cant 360....
Apr 9 2009 8:55PM
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MACAQUE
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I can 360. You just haven't seen me. I haven't seen you frontflip, but that doesn't mean you haven't.
Apr 9 2009 11:08PM
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MACAQUE
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I'll probably just get Kung Fujas or Prophets. Everything else is super expensive, or too park or too powder oriented. Both the KF and Prophets get great reviews.
Apr 9 2009 11:23PM
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AALT
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thats because ive skied with you once... nick you suck dick....
Apr 10 2009 12:27AM
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sklermang
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no really....just get the blends
Apr 10 2009 12:31AM
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MACAQUE
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Ok Chris. I'm a lot better now, I promise.







The blends look like a great idea. A good ski, and cheap.
Apr 10 2009 12:38AM
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HamFaceGirl
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a little bit mean but its true. theres no need going out and buying really good skis if its your second year in the park. Id say buy a pair of invaders. their cheap and if your not a big jump person, as said above then you should need nothing else than invaders
Apr 10 2009 7:50AM
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AALT
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haha, im not chris. and yes, he didnt even ski park this year, he didnt even have a park pass.
Apr 10 2009 11:26AM
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MACAQUE
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I know you're not chris. I know I don't really need the skis that I'm looking at. BUT, here's the thing. When I buy something, I keep it for a hell of a long time. The jacket I use is 25 years old. It ain't stylish, but I'm going to use it until I outgrow it. If I buy I pair of skis, I'm going to use them until I outgrow them, or they cease to work, which I assume will be a number of years. By the middle of the lifetime of the ski, I'll probably be good enough for the ski. What is the lifetime of skis anyway?
Apr 10 2009 2:07PM
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brenker
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a long time if you take care of them
Apr 10 2009 4:43PM
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MACAQUE
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Exactly.
Apr 10 2009 11:08PM
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Aaaron.
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buy the blends from D-structure.
that is the best deal i have ever seen.
BUY THEM.
Apr 11 2009 9:56AM
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MACAQUE
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I should. I probably will.
Apr 11 2009 1:19PM
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AALT
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god.. your gettign skis that are better than mine, you cant do rails boxes or 3s....
Apr 11 2009 2:15PM
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MACAQUE
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I can three, and the Blends aren't better than your ARV's. Are they?
Apr 11 2009 9:52PM
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pr_twin
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the line anthem are great one of the best skis i have skid
Apr 13 2009 10:46AM
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