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Powder Skis???

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JFord
Posts: 18 - Karma: 18
I'm looking to get some super-wide powder skis. Ive been looking at the LIberty Genome / Double Helix or the Icelantic Keepers but haven't decided yet.

Any ideas what I should get?
May 18 2010 6:18PM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611

Duret Monster Fat 186. 177 underfoot. http://www.duretskis.com/ski_duret-monstrefat186.html

But really, Armada ARGs

May 19 2010 12:18AM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
dps lotus 138
praxis pows
moment donnar party
pm gear splatula
May 19 2010 12:25AM
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.nasty
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lokomotiv rockerbillys
May 19 2010 12:37AM
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WHO_DAT
Posts: 403 - Karma: 24
Again: Rossi S7's {/end}

But really, double helix's are almost too wide... unless you plan on riding NO groomers or anything less than 6" of fresh on them. The helix's are much better.

But the Rossi's are the perfect ski.
May 19 2010 3:14AM
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Big_Willy
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OP is asking for super wide pow skis, I'd hope he'd only ride them on 6" or more. The double helix isn't that huge, the genome is however. The double helix is a super fun, lively ski, great for pretty much every powder scenario. My buddies love the S7 but I've never ridden it, supposedly pretty versatile in terms of turning and (obviously) floaty.
May 19 2010 4:23PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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I know it's almost cliche'd on this site now, but ON3P. Best skis around and I will back that up 100%. Go to on3pskis.com and check them out.
May 19 2010 4:25PM
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wrichmond
Posts: 562 - Karma: 369
Go for the Fat-ypus A-lotta.
It's huge, and has some camber for the spots that aren't waist deep.
Currently $440 on tier website.

Or if you want a more freestyle option, check out the I-Rock. Also only $440.

May 19 2010 6:35PM
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B-Phelps
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^^^ word, alotta rocker, it's 140 underfoot and early rise, still pretty good on groomers

May 19 2010 7:10PM
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Jamestown
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Moment Donner Party
May 19 2010 7:39PM
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J.DUKE
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i vote Keepers
May 19 2010 7:45PM
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Balto
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i agree 100%, but he wants something super wide, generally classified as being 135+ under foot
May 19 2010 7:46PM
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sam.gillin
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Donner Partys or args
May 19 2010 7:53PM
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rozboon
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 868
Kingswood SMB.
May 20 2010 8:39PM
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JFord
Posts: 18 - Karma: 18
looks good but I dont have a grand to drop on skis...
May 22 2010 2:31AM
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mrsmith
Posts: 93 - Karma: 10
your just a on3p whore. those skis fuckin suck! dont buy them!
May 22 2010 2:32PM
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Mr_pretzel
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hahahahahahhaha nice troll
May 22 2010 2:46PM
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crunkmissile
Posts: 210 - Karma: 43
Moment night trains..Amazing ski and slays the deep stuff and still has alot to offer under foot!
May 22 2010 7:28PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 370
on3p cease and desist is pretty wide.

id recommend the caylor a lot though. its a super fun, still burly big ski.
May 22 2010 9:09PM
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lanny94
Posts: 1374 - Karma: 165
omg 177 underfoot thats soo ediculous
May 22 2010 10:47PM
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miemiec
Posts: 400 - Karma: 55
Armada ARG's, ton's of fun, where do you ski mostly?
May 22 2010 10:52PM
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JFord
Posts: 18 - Karma: 18
Mostly at vail, slaying the back bowl and blue sky!
May 23 2010 4:09PM
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miemiec
Posts: 400 - Karma: 55
Personaly for that, I'd look more into the Armada JJ's or something like Atomic Bentchetlers.  ARG's are really more of like a real deep pow ski, I wouldn't use them on anything less than 8" or a foot.  But JJ's are real versatile, can use them on anything.  But if you have the money to drop on just a real deep pow ski then go for it.
May 23 2010 4:40PM
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CFSGabe
Posts: 354 - Karma: 11
Between those, Keepers, also check, ARG, EP Pro, HellBent, JJ a little thinner at 115, Bentchetler, blog at 110mm under foot. prophet 115 or 130, both really fun. Check 'em out
May 23 2010 5:11PM
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