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Best 50/50 Ski out there

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STieezy
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Hey im looking for some new skis... I want something that I can take out in the pow but still be able to use in the park. Any suggestions?
Dec 12 2009 4:43PM
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ski-swagga
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i hear the anthems do a good job at everything.
Dec 12 2009 4:50PM
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Slinger1x1
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on3p jeronimo
Dec 12 2009 4:53PM
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amo
Posts: 6709 - Karma: 1,248
2 skis come to mind when I read this thread:

1) Moment Rocker - Mid-Fat rockered park skis. They kill it in the park but are wide enough to use in the pow or all mountain. And the rocker improves the butteryness and playfulness of them in the park. I've heard nothing but great things about this ski.

2) Line Elizabeth - This ski can be very different depending how the riders size. For Eric Pollard (who designed the ski) who is about 6'1" I believe, they are a fat park ski with tons of butteryness and playfulness. For someone who is shorter (like myself at 5'8") the Elizabeth is an all-mountain killer that is still super fun in the park.

I'd go with the Elizabeth. Super fun ski.
Dec 12 2009 5:02PM
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factory81
Posts: 3967 - Karma: 63
You will hear countless answers of all kinds of skis in the 80-100mm width

I am surprised no one has mentioned Kung Fugas, ARV's, or Chronics yet.

I think that you should get the Schizo binding. It will allow you to really adjust for where you want to ride. Plus we need more test rabbits with these on.
Dec 12 2009 5:14PM
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FoxtrotSport
Posts: 162 - Karma: 23
Armada JJ's will never let you down in any terrain.  Really just pick a company that tailors to your tastes, and they'll have a do-it-all ski, some with new tech like Armada's Elf-Shoe and Moment's Rocker, etc.
Dec 12 2009 6:55PM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Surface Watch Lifes

I have the live lifes and love them beyond belief.
Dec 12 2009 8:10PM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611
Line Elizabeth. Far and away the best all mountain ski anybody could ever want. It floats great in powder ,and is super fun in the park and everywhere else. Its an awesome ski that you wont regret buying.
Dec 12 2009 8:24PM
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Dustin.
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This is a park ski only.  It's  soft as hell and symmetrical.  It sucks in pow or anything technical, but lots of fun in the park.
Dec 12 2009 10:39PM
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epic_line
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Blends and arv?
Dec 12 2009 10:42PM
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TDpeak
Posts: 130 - Karma: 10
Another vote for the blend. I rode anthems last year (and will still ride them this year for rails) and they were sick, but as I got stronger and they got softer, they just seemed too flexy for a lot of the time. I got the Blends because I wanted something stiffer and I am glad I did, They don't butter like the anthems but they destroy powder and crud and are still ridiculous in the park.

Just my opinion. good luck

Dec 13 2009 1:38AM
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xxMdahlxx
Posts: 552 - Karma: 15
line chronic cryptonites ftw
Dec 13 2009 2:45AM
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Newschool_Pope
Posts: 2473 - Karma: 267
kung fujas
obsethed
line blend
atomic patent
volkl bridge
armada arv

choose one, theyre all great
Dec 13 2009 6:15AM
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rozboon
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 868
K2 Kung Fujas.

Be brave and get a solid mount. I'm not at all sold on Schizo yet, my friend is on his third pair...
Dec 13 2009 7:34AM
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Matty_C
Posts: 2598 - Karma: 236

rossi s3.

98 underfoot, rockered tip and tail.

Dec 13 2009 9:14AM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 745
^^^^This! Rode them last week, 50/50 ski for sure even with the tip and rail rocker. So much fun!
Dec 13 2009 11:53AM
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jibjunkie
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just rode anthems yesterday and gotta say they can rip. havent taken em into powder cuz i live in md. but yea they go wherever. im a light weight but they felt solid not noodly and by the end of the day i really couldnt tell a huge dff between the anthems and the p.e.s i rode last year
Dec 13 2009 12:33PM
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skithesprings
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!!!!!

how did this not show up wayyy earlier.

my s5's from a year ago are 98 without the rocker and i think that with the rocker they would be 10x sicker. and btw 98 is not too wide for the park at all. its actually really stable
Dec 13 2009 1:06PM
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kingdanielII
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line sir francis bacon. rip in the pow. work fine in the park. theyree sickk
Dec 13 2009 1:10PM
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wintersway
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Rossignol S3
K2 Kung Fujas
Dec 13 2009 1:53PM
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STieezy
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alright I think I've narrowed it down to the Rossi S3's, moment rockers, and the on3p Jeronimo.
Dec 14 2009 11:54AM
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STieezy
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Out of those three which do you think is the best? Also If theres any other sick 50/50 skis out there let me know...thanks
Dec 14 2009 11:56AM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 745
I have ridden the Rossi S3, in a 186. I am 6'2" about 170 pounds. The ski was mounted at +3 from traditional. Conditions were about 10" of fresh powder and then groomers back to the lift. The ski was really stable on the hard pack and in the soft stuff the tips found the surface every time. Have you seen any of these skis in person? Been able to flex them or anything? The flex was pretty medium. It was just soft enough that butters and stuff worked, but it was still a ski, and I would actually trust it off big jumps.

Thats my opinion on that.
Dec 14 2009 12:38PM
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1337
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second this, love my watch lifes
Dec 14 2009 4:48PM
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TallTom
Posts: 422 - Karma: 71
Line Blend - super sick!
Dec 14 2009 9:11PM
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SHampson
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The A-bangs are a great 50/50 ski!!!! My friend does 50/50's on them all day.
Dec 14 2009 9:13PM
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STieezy
Posts: 35 - Karma: 10
bump
Dec 15 2009 12:50AM
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Rockhound
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volkl bridges, such a sick ski, they rip so hard its disgusting
Dec 15 2009 2:03AM
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Newschool_Pope
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hahaha lol :D
Dec 15 2009 6:42AM
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ONE-UP
Posts: 609 - Karma: 53
kung fujas
line blends

fujas if you want rocker
blends if you dont
Dec 15 2009 7:34AM
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heyzoos123
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i love my ar6s they mow through anything with ease
Dec 15 2009 11:01AM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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add some line blends to that list (just no rocker nor early rise, good'ol traditional camber)... but if you want something solid with a different shape, you could check out some bacons too
Dec 15 2009 1:41PM
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