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Powder Skis - Need some Advice

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bustabeans
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Wanting to know peeps advice for Powder Skis here in Oregon?  We get S loads of snow, but it's usually wet and heavy.  I'm 5'10", 180lbs, I've been skiing for 10 years, but just got back into it last season.  Not a very accomplished powder skier...but wanting to learn and willing to take the beating to learn it this season.  I have a few trips planned to Interior BC and want them for that as well.

If anyone has skied the Rossi s7's that would be particularly helpful.  Let me know what you think?

Sep 23 2009 6:27PM
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Twig
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I'm riding 189 Surface One Lifes for this season, and they have a mid-stiff flex that can hold up to wet snow which we also get here in europe.

If you are looking for a directional Pow Ski the Surface Live Life could be the ski for you.

Also check out ON3P as soon as possible (presale ends soon), they are based in Portland Oregon and so their skis are pretty much designed for you. PM Iggyskier for more on them.
Sep 23 2009 7:15PM
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Twaddler
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i dont know about the s7's but my vote is for Bent-chetlers or JJs
Sep 23 2009 7:15PM
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yeahitsdave
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do yourself a favor and check out on3p. handmade in portland, they're prefect for the snow you're looking at. the prices are dope (but hurry) and the staff couldn't be better.
Sep 23 2009 9:32PM
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amo
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Check out the
Moment Night Train
K2 Hellbent
Line EP Pro
Sep 23 2009 9:57PM
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no_steeze
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have you skied them?
Sep 23 2009 10:05PM
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amo
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I have not. My suggestions are based purely on powder skis that I've heard good things about and that seem appropriate for the type of skiing the OP will be doing.
Sep 23 2009 10:22PM
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Balto
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lolz
Sep 23 2009 10:30PM
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Tait.
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check out faction surface or moments night train is pretty sick
Sep 23 2009 10:32PM
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coleski
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you dont want anything but surface. the only way to go. i was skiing the scratch steeze untill i laid my eyes on these. ill never go back now.
Sep 24 2009 1:51AM
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powfoka
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Surface has 3 AMAZING pow skis for next year 4 if you count the new Jr rocker's....


Sep 24 2009 3:31AM
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TheBeardedOne
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Sep 24 2009 3:46AM
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RudyGarmisch
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ON3P has a killer lineup for what you seem to want to ski this season. Five of our six models absolutely kill it in PNW deep snow conditions, and you cant beat handmade in your own home town. PM me if you're interested, I'd be happy to talk about your options and get you on the best ski possible.
Sep 24 2009 4:18AM
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montanadood.
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EP pro's man. So much fun!
Sep 24 2009 4:05PM
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garrets
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check out the prophet series from Line also the ep pro
Sep 24 2009 7:42PM
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bustabeans
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thanks for all the input...but nobody has any experience on the S7's?

Sep 25 2009 1:30PM
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bustabeans
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who has ridden' the surface Live Lifes?
Oct 1 2009 1:00PM
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K_9
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i have! they are excellent! they are stiff and chargey yet very light. they werent too bad in the park either...
Oct 1 2009 1:06PM
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