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dice552
Posts: 304 - Karma: 42
Alright NS, this year i am getting new skis and cannot decide.  I am six foot, 180 pounds and ski agressively (spelling is over rated).  For the last two years i have been riding the 07 armada jj and found them to be pretty good, especially the huge turn radius.  I want a ski that is powder/freestyle orientated but is still able to charge and keep stability. 

So far i have looked into volkl chopsticks, surface new lifes, and bluehouse mavens.  The mavens appeal the most especially because of the awesome pre-season sale. 

Any other suggestions and feedback would be a huge help.  Thanks!!!
Sep 13 2009 1:21PM
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urbanjib
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Ive been asking the same questions, and got recommened towards the Surface skis... check em out
Sep 13 2009 1:39PM
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dice552
Posts: 304 - Karma: 42
Yeah they look sick, tones of rocker and symetrical is a bonus, but im worried they might be  a tad bit too soft.
Sep 13 2009 2:12PM
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Big_Spence
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Get a new pair of JJ's.
Sep 13 2009 2:38PM
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dice552
Posts: 304 - Karma: 42
I am kinda looking for something a little wider underfoot then the new jj's.  More in the range of 120 - 140 would be ideal 
Sep 13 2009 2:46PM
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backwardsrider
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Check out Moment Night trains.
Sep 13 2009 2:51PM
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Big_Spence
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Gotchya.
Well, if I were you, I would lean towards the Chopsticks. I LOVE the graphics, big fan of the dimensions, and I really like the way reverse camber skis ride.
I don't know if you read or get Freeskier, but here is a link to their full review:
Sep 13 2009 2:56PM
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dice552
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The night trains' graphic is sooo sick, does anyone have any idea what the flex is like on the chopstick compared to the night train? 
Sep 13 2009 3:46PM
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mrchristopher
Posts: 64 - Karma: 6
try kingswoods's new rocker ski they are made by a guy called alex herbert. look at the website www.kingswoodskis.com they are awsome fully custom made its a rider owned company (the skis are built tough beacause they are made for the new zealand club feilds you know nutcracker tows)
Sep 15 2009 4:14AM
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selkirks
Posts: 1978 - Karma: 59
^because topsheets/graphics apparently matter on skis even if they're always covered by snow and have nothing to do with the performance of the ski.

OP: I'd go with the JJs if I were you.
Sep 15 2009 4:23AM
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JonnyH
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Line SFB ftw!
Sep 15 2009 5:23AM
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