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Park skis for a girl

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liberty_snow
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Hi, so... im need new skis ...
So.. im like.. 155sm tall... (or short hah) and i want skis for park mostly... and i have no idea what should i look for... i was going to get some ARWs (like a sponsorship from a lockal store) but i think 161 is too much for me... .. a friend of myne said rossi's are good.. mmm i realy dont know.. those are the first skis im going to buy .. i have some old second hand volkls ... kind of the only option a year ago for the money i had....

so what do i have to look for ...


Jul 25 2009 7:58AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Keep in mind you don't have to buy women's skis. Take a look at invaders, afterbangs, line shadow (girl park ski), k2 silencers or next years ext's or whatever they are. There's a lot of park skis you can look at, like a whole lot.
Jul 25 2009 8:42AM
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liberty_snow
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what do you think about those? http://http://global.skipass.com/gearguide/ski/2009/rossignol/scratch-girl-fs-1.html
Jul 25 2009 10:32AM
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liberty_snow
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http://global.skipass.com/gearguide/ski/2009/rossignol/scratch-girl-fs-1.html
Jul 25 2009 10:36AM
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Shabangarang
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idk know to much about girl skis but i think u should look at somtin towards line or salomon  maybe a wider ski too!!!
Jul 25 2009 11:00AM
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*TURBONERD*
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yea, salomon mai tai, line shadow, and i've heard moment stilettos are also pretty good
Jul 25 2009 11:28AM
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charmander
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how about the invader?

161 centermounted would be dialed i think.

theyre fun, and reallly really soft
Jul 25 2009 12:26PM
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liberty_snow
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the guy who told me to look for rossignol said thet he dont like line couse they are to soft and thats not that good for landing tricks.. he said a bit harder is better and easyer to land .. dunno.. is that true? and how tall should skis be? shorter or taller than you?

Jul 25 2009 1:08PM
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liberty_snow
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can someone actualy explain to me... shorter or taller skis.. softer or? and why.. sorry for the dump questions.. everyone have to learn at some point.....
Jul 25 2009 1:15PM
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Shabangarang
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u want them nose or eye level and the soft or stiffness i guess depends on how good u are
Jul 25 2009 1:31PM
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skier_07
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stiff skis = better for landing bigger jumps
soft skis = easier buttering and more forgiving on rails

length should prolly be about your eye level. width is all a preference in the park but many people say they like wider skis on rails because it gives you more stability.

another thought is if you want a symetric twin or not. if you are going to be doing alot of things switch then you will want to consider it. if not then it doesnt matter
Jul 25 2009 1:44PM
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joly.sp
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If you are 155cm 161 skis wont be bad at all especially if you center (or near center) mount them. My 176 dumonts are the same height as me and they are great.

I would take a look at the 155 Volkl Pearl, its the exact size as you so that should be a great ski choice.

Jul 25 2009 1:47PM
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liberty_snow
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thanks alot :)
about symetric or no.. so if i wanna go alot switch symetric is better? or?
Jul 25 2009 1:48PM
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skier_07
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symmetric skis mean that the dimmensions of the skis are the same forward as backwards. this means it has the same turning ability if you are going forward or switch. meaning it is easier for most people to ride switch with a symmetric ski but you can do it without.

If you do get a symmetric ski you will need to centermount it so if you dont want to do that then I would go with something other than a symmetric ski
Jul 25 2009 1:52PM
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liberty_snow
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well.. i guess im gonna centermount anyway... i told its what you should do for freestyle... but you can see how 'much' i know :D

Jul 25 2009 1:58PM
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skier_07
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if you are going to be skiing only park then I would say yeah centermount but in all reality it is personal opinion. Some people will only centermount and some people will never centermount. One way is not better than the other. Many of pros dont center mount but then again many of them do.

What centermounting does is gives you a balanced experience to the front and back. Same weight, turning ability (symetric ski) etc. But in reality it is all up to you and your personal preference
Jul 25 2009 2:04PM
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liberty_snow
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and once again thanks alot :)
Jul 25 2009 2:17PM
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Phatt
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http://amplid.com/ski/all.php
Jul 25 2009 10:00PM
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liberty_snow
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ok im thinking of afterbangs(155) or dumont(151)
i like the afterbangs but im afraid if they're to soft for bigger jumps and i wanna jump and do some tricks so.. do you think they will be ok for that? and how abouth the dumonts? are they dood?
some other options i was looking Rossignol Scratch Girl FS(148 or 158?),  Völkl Ledge (155)
are volkls good?
Jul 27 2009 4:14AM
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Shabangarang
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^^^^^ how big are the jumps  ur hittin???
Jul 27 2009 9:19AM
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liberty_snow
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haha not much.. but i prefer jumps then reils... but i wanna go bigger  :D :P also we do some bc jumps...
anyway... i havnt done more than 40ft

 i was just looking at line chronic.. they seem stiffer and more stabil on jumps. the 08's have 156 wich i think will be perfect for me..
Jul 27 2009 10:53AM
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JstHuckIt
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They won't be too soft for your first few years at least...when people talk about soft skis being too soft for jumps, they are usually talking about fairly large jumps and/or great amounts of spin or cork...other wise they would slide out on the landing...should be no problem for your first few years by which time (if you are really really into jumps) it will be time to get a new pair anyway...soft skis are very forgiving when starting out because you can butter out easier if you over or under rotate...hope this helps
Jul 27 2009 11:05AM
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Shabangarang
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ya if u arnt hitting anything bigger than 50ft the afterbangs will be good but i dont know how good theyll be in pow tho
Jul 27 2009 11:07AM
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Billek
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Get 161 Invaders or the nearest size Afterbangs.  Both are soft, but they have a wonderful flex pattern.

You don't have to worry about too soft, you are a small girl.  From what I know, most people complain about Invaders being too soft on 50+ footers, throwing really hard too, so you should be just fine.

If you have never been on centermount, you have to completely rethink length and the flex pattern.  You will have more power over a centered ski, so you can easily manipulate a longer plank.  You will have longer tails, which can be twice as long as a conventional skis' tail.  All of that tail will give you a great landing platform, so don't think you are more prone to washing out just because they are soft.

My first skis were 2nd gen 1080's size 151 mounted at recommended.  Foam core and a far-back mounting meant that I had to stick the fuck out of whatever I was doing, because my tails were nothing to count on.  5 years later, I am on centered Bluehouse MR's, size 179.  As a 5'10" kid, I would grab 'vaders/Bangs in the biggest size they come in.
Jul 27 2009 11:31AM
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liberty_snow
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hey thanks everyone for answering wll my questions :)))
you helped me alot :))

my skis are centermounted.. 148 volkl dogen 05/06

i just sow one thread about atomic punx vs afterbang and now im concidering geting punx :P
so... now ..

punx (155)
afterbangs (155)
chronic 09 (156)

i think punx... ?
Jul 27 2009 11:59AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I wanted to pick up some punx, but i could never find any. The look good.
Jul 27 2009 12:19PM
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liberty_snow
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aw.. yea.. im looking for some right now and i cant find almost anything... maybe ill go for 2010.. i was thinking to get 2009 voude they're cheaper.. i dont know .. $500 .. ill need to save some money hah
Jul 27 2009 12:33PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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the afterbangs are cheap. look at last years ar6' also, they're really light. or last years invaders.
Jul 27 2009 12:38PM
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