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Armada jj or k2 hellbent

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Blake.W
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i ski a lot of park i like goin big and doin front flips... but im only 12 and want to start a little bit of powder
are the 169 hellbents too big for me??? i also heard that the jj s run small ???
Jul 20 2009 2:02AM
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Scott22~
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I think you would be ok with the 169s, or even larger. Youll grow into them for sure. Also if cobra commander sends you a pm its because he wants to rape you. Stay away~
Jul 20 2009 2:17AM
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family_vacation
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You're not exactly a big guy. (exactly how much do you weigh?) But you might be able to handle those size skis. If your foils are like 166 then some 169 skis would probably be fine.


I would also recommend making this thread in the gear talk forum. Many more people use that forum so you would get more responses.  Also, keep you mind open to other skis as well.
Jul 20 2009 2:18PM
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sam.gillin
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dude get jj's they are way more versitle and rip everywhere. plus on grommers thy don't flop around like bents.
Jul 20 2009 3:36PM
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cobra_commander
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on3pskis.com

171 caylors.
Jul 20 2009 4:04PM
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sam.gillin
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they make caylors in 171?!
What about the new sfb? 172
Jul 20 2009 4:06PM
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dooner
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the 175 jj  measures out to be roughly 173.5 cm. they also have less swing weight than the hellbent. I would recommend the jj over the hellbent.
Jul 20 2009 8:09PM
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Leafman
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yeah thats cause your sponsored by armada
Jul 20 2009 8:47PM
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coolhandluke
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yep.  wanted everyone to share the joy.
Jul 20 2009 8:54PM
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Blake.W
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if i do get the 175 jjs i cant find somewhere to get them ive looked almost everywhere

Jul 20 2009 10:57PM
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Blake.W
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i weigh almost 100
Jul 20 2009 11:00PM
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sam.gillin
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http://store.christysports.com/catalog/ski_shop/ski/mens_all_mtn_skis/k2_obsethed_ski

I couldn't find jj's anywhere either! get them though they are the best. otherwise these would be great for u!
Jul 20 2009 11:40PM
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sam.gillin
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http://denver.craigslist.org/spo/1263697629.html

here u go
Jul 20 2009 11:44PM
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Schoening
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hellbents.
Jul 20 2009 11:50PM
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Deletedtoday
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this is the most logical thing because even a 169 hellbent can be skied by a guy whos 130lbs and 5'7''. and knowing that your twelve youll grow alot
Jul 21 2009 1:34AM
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Blake.W
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i was also looking at the 172 elizabeth`s
Jul 21 2009 2:59PM
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Deletedtoday
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scratch that id go will the lizzzie
Jul 21 2009 3:20PM
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family_vacation
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I just bought Lizzies. I have yet to ski them but they seem light and they are super soft.
Jul 21 2009 4:29PM
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Blake.W
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i want the jjs soo bad ive looked alot...sam where did u get yours...........................
if i dont get the jjs i have to choose between the elizabeths the obsethed or the bents
Jul 21 2009 8:15PM
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dooner
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Check out evo (www.evogear.com) or Seattle Ski and Snowboard. If you're on the east side of the state, Sports Creel will have everything you need.
Jul 21 2009 9:48PM
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Deletedtoday
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seattle's ss is closed for the season i think.
Jul 21 2009 10:25PM
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cobra_commander
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I am gonna have to make a roll in on this and say that non of those places currently carry ON3P skis and thus they decidedly don't have everything you need.

but other then that flaw, which is in no way their fault, they are all excellent shops.
Jul 21 2009 10:31PM
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Scott22~
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I think the caylors might be too stiff for him anyways. Billy your new ski looks dope though, I wish I had money to burn, I would buy a pair~
Jul 21 2009 10:52PM
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Blake.W
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what ski is that ???
Jul 22 2009 6:58PM
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cThorp
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get the bacons or the lizzy's blake...LINE TILL I DIE! haha
Jul 22 2009 7:34PM
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Blake.W
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i found a pair of bents for $440 is it worth it
Jul 24 2009 7:23PM
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regge
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GET theM! where at?
Jul 24 2009 8:20PM
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Blake.W
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www.thefind.com
 

then search k2 hellbent
Jul 24 2009 10:26PM
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Blake.W
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ive made my decision im gettin the bents


+karma to everyone
Jul 25 2009 5:26PM
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Scott22~
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I dont think you gave me karma, im still rated a 1.27 8(~
Jul 25 2009 5:51PM
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iggyskier
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We adjusted the flex so the 171cm is softer than the 181cm which is softer than the 191cm so that smaller people could maintain the playfulness of the skis.
Jul 26 2009 1:03AM
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SEABURN
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you don't need pow skis, you weigh 100 pounds.
Jul 26 2009 3:17PM
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Blake.W
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also i cant find the sfb in 172 i would want those though
Jul 30 2009 3:39PM
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[Dawn
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^
Aug 2 2009 8:24PM
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cThorp
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now its JJ's or lizzays!
Aug 5 2009 2:25AM
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Blake.W
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dude i want those sooo bad i gotta get them
Aug 5 2009 2:50AM
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cThorp
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up to you little man
Aug 5 2009 2:59PM
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Blake.W
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i know i want the jjs soo fuckin bad
Aug 5 2009 7:25PM
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Blake.W
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the jjs are 600 thats too much im still goin with the bents
Aug 11 2009 3:06PM
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skier_boy26
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not to hate on any local shops, but d-structure got them JJs online for $250, as well as every other ski.
Aug 11 2009 4:47PM
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Scott22~
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What the fuck! They must have way too many left over or something~
http://www.d-structuresf.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=245
Aug 11 2009 5:03PM
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cobra_commander
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not to hate on any of the local blind population but dstructure is sold out of them jj's as well as most other skis.

and they have been since the sale started.
Aug 12 2009 1:08AM
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skier_boy26
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maybe to like, get those who are interested to get their hopes way up.
Like buying a plane ticket: the price you see is like $400, then you click to buy it, then it says "oh shit, that price isn't available. It is actually $700 you cheap bastard" and then you feel so pissed and disappointed, much worse than if the cheap price was never quoted. Same effect, eh?
Aug 12 2009 12:58PM
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Blake.W
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i bought the bents
Aug 12 2009 1:27PM
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Blake.W
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and also those jjs came with jester bindings
Aug 12 2009 1:27PM
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cobra_commander
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no it would be to get you all interested and then it says actually there are no more flights avalible, to where you want to go, try again in 3 months @ 3x current price.
Aug 12 2009 3:25PM
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skier_boy26
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even better
Aug 12 2009 3:26PM
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regge
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yeahhhh!!!!
Aug 14 2009 4:03PM
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griffin.paisley
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on3p
Aug 18 2009 3:01AM
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Blake.W
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yeah...........my hellbents are so fresh
Aug 19 2009 1:39PM
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enick
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^^ good call on the helbents, k2 runs big anyway so you can have those planks for like 3-4 seasons.
Aug 19 2009 5:37PM
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