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Which Ski's Should I Get?

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Octopus
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ok so i'm about 5' 100 pounds.
I'm looking for a rockered ski that can pretty much do it all.
so far my options are,

Surface Next Life 161, might be small i want them to last a while, not sure though.

K2 Obsethed 169, not sure if its too big.

Or I could try a pair of 333 skis, i'm just not sure if theyre good or not, no reviews.

Thanks,
Kyle
Aug 5 2009 6:03PM
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Octopus
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bump
Aug 5 2009 8:55PM
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AC_breezy
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i have the same problem, but i could never go that big, im getting next lifes 145
Aug 5 2009 9:12PM
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AC_breezy
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^ ha nvm i live in the east duhh
Aug 5 2009 9:17PM
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Octopus
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bump
Aug 6 2009 10:30AM
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TastyZ
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will it be your one ski quiver?
Aug 6 2009 12:55PM
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null_
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It depends what you want to do with them. if park, probably suspects, afterbangs, invaders, or similar skis; or if all around, then probably the surfaces, or consider lib tech NAS skis
Aug 6 2009 1:49PM
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Octopus
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they will NOT be my one ski quiver.
I also have coreupt candide yards (trouble makers).
Thanks for the advice so far.

Aug 6 2009 5:01PM
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TastyZ
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The fatter the better. If this is gona be your pow ski I would go with Hellbents, armada ARG, LL2 or EP pros.
Aug 6 2009 5:36PM
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ski_DC
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yo those surfaces look dope man. also think about the atomic blog and the new rossi S3. its like the s7 only with a smaller footprint. i think around 110. but at your weight, most of these skis would be overkill. check out the new kung fujas, they are like 1st gen seths with a mini rocker.
Aug 6 2009 5:38PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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well you have on3p on your sig. haven't you checked them out?

other rocker skis you could take a look at are moments

Aug 6 2009 5:40PM
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charmander
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yeah for ral

171 caylor son
Aug 6 2009 5:41PM
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Octopus
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ya I really support on3p.
I'm just not sure if 170 is way to big for me.
170 = 5'5
me = 5'0

What do you guys think?
Aug 6 2009 5:45PM
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TastyZ
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169 bents!
Aug 6 2009 5:47PM
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Spacekroft
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i have the obsetheds and they are awesome, if i had to only have one ski this is the ski i would chose, it floats awesome in the deep snow i skied waste deep pow on them with no problem and then other days i ripped around the gromers and the bumps, they are a little squirley on groomers but you get used to it after the first run and your fine, get them you wont regret it
Aug 6 2009 5:52PM
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Octopus
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is 169 too tall for me though?
Aug 6 2009 5:57PM
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charmander
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theyre rockered though, they ski way shorter

im 5 10 and im after 191 caylors
Aug 6 2009 6:02PM
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Octopus
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ya i know but i'm not sure if i'll be able too handle the weight of the ski at 100 pounds.
i would really like it too work, but i also dont want to be restricted because i'm hauling my ski's around...

i'm asking iggy if he would make me a smaller ski cause i think i remember a while ago he made his gf a 165 i think.

But i do want a back up plan incase it doesnt work out...
Aug 6 2009 6:06PM
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Spacekroft
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at 100lbs the 169 obsethed ski might be to much idk im no pro, im 5'9 and 280 so its awesome for me, it does ski shorter but it measuers longer
Aug 6 2009 6:21PM
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Midwestjibski
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I don't have an opinion on the skis but as far as size..I would definitely not get bigger than 161 at "5 foot nothin 100 nothin". (yes that quote is from the movie Rudy)
Aug 6 2009 6:41PM
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Mt_Baker_Man
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Well dude, I am 5-10, and I ski 185 rockered skis, and they feel pretty big sometimes. I think you should look at something within the 160-165 range.
Aug 6 2009 6:58PM
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jibjunkie
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how long are your candides
Aug 6 2009 7:05PM
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DR.SHRED
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when i was 5 ft i used 151 now in 5ft 3 in and gettin 171s so its your call
Aug 6 2009 7:32PM
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charmander
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i think youd be fine on 171's myself.

i think volkl might have a 161 gotama next year thats rockered, not 100% though
Aug 6 2009 7:37PM
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Octopus
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ok thanks.
i'm gonna ask scott and some other people about 171's.
thanks everybody for the advice!
Aug 6 2009 8:43PM
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Octopus
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night bump
Aug 6 2009 11:06PM
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powfoka
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yo man i like the hellbents a lot they are super fun but realize they do measure out to be a 173! plus i would say a 169 in general would be more ski than you need... dont forget a rocker ski can be ridden way smaller because its rockered! do yourself the favor and get something smaller less ski to throw around so playing around spinning, flipping, riding in switch will be a lot easier on a smaller ski!

I just saw the surface next lifes today in person and they are rediculous man they are going to be amazing! i would say get those in a 160 website says dimensions are 133/100/129 thats more than enough ski for your size!

just my two cents good luck man
Aug 7 2009 6:03AM
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Willard
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just go for surface
Aug 7 2009 6:44PM
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iFail
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your 100 lbs, you don't need much to float.  I say get something slightly wider aimed at all mountain versatility that has a small rocker, that will work well.  Maby(since you want rocker..) 2010 Fujas.
Aug 7 2009 6:48PM
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Octopus
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Just contacted the 333 guy and he seems pretty legt.
i might try a pair of 333's
Aug 8 2009 10:23AM
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@skiinmitch
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and how old are you??

you probley dont need a fat ski. a fat ski for your height and weight would be like 96 underfoot. no need to go above 100 under foot.

Aug 8 2009 8:43PM
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AC_breezy
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o wait i dont care
Aug 8 2009 9:21PM
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