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What powder skis should I buy?

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twinpride34
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Hey this is my first time investing in powder skis so I want to make the right choice (++ K for help)
I heard the Line EP Pros are sick with the early rise and taper to be able to surf the powder and grip the groomers but at 6'1 175 are these too soft for me?? I heard the hellbents should work better for me but I can get a good deal on some EPs and nobody can get a deal under 400 for bents really...

Any other rockered powder skis anyone recommends (other than JJs obviously) that can kill the pow but still go through the groomers well enough to enjoy the rest of the day?
Thanks guys!
Jul 11 2009 7:37PM
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backwardsrider
Posts: 543 - Karma: 70

moment night train

or moment bibby

Jul 11 2009 7:50PM
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no_steeze
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bacons are fun for that as well
Jul 11 2009 7:55PM
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En_Route
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Dude you should look into surface live life 2. It has 3 stage rocker which is awesome and the surface reps will hook you up. I got a pair with jesters for 225. They proly wont have that anymore but they might still have some good deals. check member seanpistol or SURFACE and let em know what your lookin for. Those skis are awesome in everything
Jul 11 2009 8:10PM
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matt.rad
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I was surprised you'd recommend the LL2.
Jul 11 2009 8:33PM
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EastCoast315
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Salomon Czar! I just bought mine
Jul 11 2009 9:05PM
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caylorswift
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ON3P Caylors kill the pow, day old chop, trees, and groomers. stiffer than the hellbent and just as wide, they provide enough float in the pow and are stiff enough they wont chatter all over the place and kill anything in its path, both switch and forward. plus, with being handmade (and with bamboo cores and carbon) right here in the PNW by skiers for skiers, you know you're getting a quality product made with the best materials out there and the most important thing, Love.

presale price: $499 (a steal when you consider they are made with top notch materials)

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Jul 11 2009 9:20PM
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EastCoast315
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ahhhh ON3P is taking over!!!

Are you guys gonna stop at my house with your bible every sunday morning and expect me to let you in...?
Jul 11 2009 9:23PM
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iggyskier
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well....where's your house?
Jul 11 2009 9:25PM
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caylorswift
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plus, they come in three convienent sizes: 171, 181, and 191 for the big boys.
Jul 11 2009 9:28PM
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.peter
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If you're bigger the EP pros might not be for you.
definitely check out the Hellbent's.
Oh and the Surface Live lifes and the Live life 2's are supposed to be amazing.
Jul 11 2009 10:08PM
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tedmgee
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definatly check moment skis

they have a wide variety.

i would suggest the night trains or bibbys. check them out they work good on groomers too

Jul 11 2009 10:41PM
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Aaaron.
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covet.
Jul 11 2009 10:55PM
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FiveCrew
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werd i love surface skis they are sick
Jul 12 2009 12:01AM
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no_steeze
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ooooo yeah that's right, caylors are kinda for sale now, deff get those
Jul 12 2009 12:01AM
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twinpride34
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anyone have anything used or cheaper that wouldnt drop me back half a G?
Jul 12 2009 12:30AM
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sam.gillin
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y are u ruling out jjs? they rip!
Jul 12 2009 1:02AM
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twinpride34
Posts: 542 - Karma: 58
hahah too hard to find so theyd def set me back some fat bills$$...wish i was lucky enough to have some JJs
Jul 12 2009 1:51AM
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PhilboydStudge
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this
Jul 12 2009 2:04AM
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abc8tr8we98g
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bibbys... i love me some moment skis
Jul 12 2009 5:21AM
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[e][a][s][t]
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definitly go with the ep's they are a sick powder ski the graphics arent that sick but if there in the pow u wont even see them id get them
Jul 12 2009 10:01AM
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Aaaron.
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cause graphics definitely make or break a ski....
Jul 12 2009 4:55PM
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EastCoast315
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I know it right
Jul 12 2009 5:32PM
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twinpride34
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hahah well i think im going with LL2s thanks guys
Jul 12 2009 7:09PM
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