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hoodSlayer
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I'm thinking about getting a pair of these as my dedicated park ski. I've heard they're good but the only thing I'm worried about is they might be a bit too stiff...what do you think? I'm about 5'10 150lbs for reference.
Nov 20 2009 2:05AM
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BWalmer
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09s or 10s?

The 09s are an awesome park on ski, but if your looking at the 10s go with the nine lifes - this years watch life is more of a one quiver ski (kinda does it all) so it wont be as awesome in the park as last years and the nine lifes are park dedicated.
Nov 20 2009 9:01AM
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1337
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im thinking about the 09's, im 510 and getting the 170's (dont fucking tell me those are to small, i like my skis between my chin and nose god dammit). Anywhoo are they a light ski? and will they be good for east coast tree/bump/park/ice skiing? any details would help
Nov 27 2009 4:44PM
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Kcin
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how heavy are you? they are fairly playful skis and i recommend them to someone a little lighter. the nose especially is very flexible. but definitely a great ski. very durable for rails. holds up on the big jumps. i have no complaints at all
Nov 27 2009 5:10PM
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1337
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im 130 so pretty light
Nov 27 2009 5:48PM
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Z_rob
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jeff kiesel rides them and they dont call him polar bear for nothing.
Nov 27 2009 6:21PM
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EMK
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the oh9 WLs are some sweet SWEET park skis, the guy a few posts up summed things up quite well. I think they will be perfect for you.
Nov 27 2009 6:25PM
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1337
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alright sick thanks guys
Nov 27 2009 8:02PM
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1337
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wait one more question, should i center mount them or mount them 2 cm back?
Nov 27 2009 8:03PM
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EMK
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It's a matter of preference really, I mount mine just a little bit back, -2 sounds good, i think thats where mine are but a lot of people would just put them at true center especially with it being you pure park ski.

I find that mounting a little bit back and closer to where the turn radius is most effective can help with carving off a jump and makes it easier to spin but mounting true center could make you a little bit more stable landing or taking off switch but in reality, look at 2cm on a ruler and compare it to your ski and ask your self how much difference will that make to how stable i am?

I'm sure they'll ski awesome where ever you mount them.
Nov 28 2009 6:20AM
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1337
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alright, major +K for all the help. Still don't know what I will do but it doesn't really matter. Thanks man!
Nov 28 2009 10:56AM
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