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Looking to pick up some new skis, halp.
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Yo, I'm looking to pick up a new pair of park skis for the upcoming
season. I just had a fire in my garage and my K2 disorderlys from last
year got completely wrecked. The insurance company is paying for my
replacements so money is not an issue.
The K2's I had were only 159s, and being a 145 LB, 5' 11'' guy, these
were pretty short. I only decided to go this small because I basically
just wanted a little jib ski to toss around.
This year however I definitely want something longer and I can't really
decide between the 09/10 Salomon Suspects, Volkl Walls, and the Liberty
LTEs. What do you guys recommend? I want something pretty playful and not ridiculously stiff. I was considering going
with something around a 164-166.. maybe step up to 169-171. I am going to be
mounting them with this years Marker Jesters. Chea insurance cash..
I am planning on riding mostly park but I like to get out on the groomers once and a while.
Tell me what you guys think, thanks.
Jake
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I've skied the Walls, they are super fun, but a little on the stiff side, but an awesome ski that you can't go wrong with, I'm also looking into the LTE's, from what I hear they are VERY similar to the Phil Larrose Pro, but a little softer, which should be good, the bamboo core has a lot of rebound energy so that means MAD pop. As far as size, go bigger for sure (I'm 5' 8" 155 and I ski between 169-176) if you want the shorter size go 169 Wall or 171 LTE, but you could easily go with 177 Wall or the 178 LTE. Hope that helps.
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^ Pretty much answered the jist of it. Do you have an idea of stiffness or poppyness desired? These 3 pairs are all a bit different. I might lean towards the walls or LTEs if I were you.
Also as far as length goes, remember 2.54cm is 1 inch. you go to a 169 ski and there is less than 2 inches more length on the tip and tail. That is nothing. It will take you a couple laps to get used to at most. I would recommend a length in the 170's at least.
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From the replies here and other things I have been reading I think I am going to end up going with the LTE's . I have heard from a lot of people that the Walls are pretty stiff and I'm a huge fan of that. As for length, yeah I'll probably go 171. Any other thoughts? Good stuff so far, thanks.
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Maybe try the Line anthems they're very playful and not stiff. also try the chronics maybe theyre stiffer and not as playful but still great skis
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