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Looking for Light and Poppy Park Ski

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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
Hello NS, I am currently looking for an all Park ski that can meet my expectations.

I am 6'1' 150 lbs, and I ski a 169 K2 Kung Fujas (i know a little small for me). When I do park, I feel that the Kung Fujas perform excellent. Although I feel that I am constricted by the heavier weight and wider width. They make it heavier to spin and since they are shorter than what I am suppose too, jumps feel weirder and I wash out a lot more.

The skis I am currently looking at are:
* Head JO Pro Model
* ON3P Blue Steele

Theses models are really lightweight and are rated highly by people that I have asked.

OK, so can anyone further review these skis or recommend me any other ones that 1) Really Light Ski 2) Dont break after little usage 3) Poppy so I can spin more 4) Perform well on rails and light enough for 270's off and on

++++++K If you can help me figuring out what I need!!!!
Jun 23 2010 8:13PM
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Beez
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 39
I think surface nine lifes would be good for you. I love mine they are pretty light and very poppy.
Jun 23 2010 8:17PM
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manny.ester
Posts: 708 - Karma: 141
OK, so can anyone further review these skis or recommend me any other ones that 1) Really Light Ski 2) Dont break after little usage 3) Poppy so I can spin more 4) Perform well on rails and light enough for 270's off and on

light
durable
poppy (doesn't mean you can spin more btw)
low swing weight (number 4)

moment reno jibs (181)
armada ar6/ar7 (has and always will be one of the most solid park skis out there)

or i'd say alpha's but they might be too small for you
Jun 23 2010 8:19PM
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aaron@summit
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i was gona say the same thing
Jun 23 2010 8:29PM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
Are they light and don't break down? Can you be more specific or give me a mini review? Are they rockered?
Jun 23 2010 8:37PM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
Also I was looking through SIA and I can't find the 2011 Nine Lifes. Were they renamed or changed?

Keep in mind im getting a 2011 ski not any previous year ski
Jun 23 2010 8:40PM
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phishfood
Posts: 2542 - Karma: 298
if thats what you'd like to think okay, but 90% of the time you're getting a previous year ski with a different graphic, cept everyone who sees you knows you spent the 500 or 600 to buy them cause they're this years graphic.

im selling some 2010 181 JO pros brand new for 300 plus shipping, or you can pay 600 for next years and get this sweet graphic-

http://www.ski-depot.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=311420&Category_Code=head2011&Product_Count=27
Jun 23 2010 10:40PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
DEAR LORD.

worst.topsheet.ever.
Jun 23 2010 11:01PM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
I think I'm pretty set on getting some Surfaces. The new No Time which I believe is replacing the Nine Lives. It has stronger edges, which was a problem with last years, and really cheap.
Jun 23 2010 11:02PM
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*simba*
Posts: 9125 - Karma: 511
Little pricey but I've heard the Amplid Antidogmas are light and super fun.
Jun 23 2010 11:08PM
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Mogwai.
Posts: 501 - Karma: 29
if your looking for a light, poppy, ROCKERED ski, go for the on3p blue steel's. theyre rockered and i believe theyre 100% symmetrical which means they will have super low swing weight (faster spinning)
Jun 24 2010 12:50AM
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jasontheredhead
Posts: 955 - Karma: 243
check out line chronics, i got mine for 250 new, love them so far just the top sheet chips a lot, lots of pop though which i am enjoying
Jun 24 2010 1:37AM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
So I have heard. ON3P Blue Steele or Surface No Time (rename of Nine Lives)????

Surface's skis are hella cheap and less than ON3P, and I have also heard that No Times are the lightest on the market.

Can anyone who has ridden any of these give me some more info?

+K to anyone who has helped
Jun 24 2010 9:31AM
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George.
Posts: 239 - Karma: 11
HEAD J.O. pro representin. Seriously though, here is the way I judge what ski I need. 80% jumps 20% rails than J.O. pro if 50% of each than I go with reno jibs 80% rails 20% jumps I would use afterbangs/townships. Rails include urban.
Jun 24 2010 11:16AM
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binturong-qwerty
Posts: 1506 - Karma: 146
the bottom of the top sheet reminded me of a screwed up ninthward logo
Jun 24 2010 11:47AM
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[Adam]
Posts: 1937 - Karma: 256
check out liberty skis, they are very light, super durable, and pretty poppy. i had a super fun season on a pair this winter.
Jun 24 2010 12:53PM
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Mogwai.
Posts: 501 - Karma: 29
if thats true, ill have to get a pair!
Jun 24 2010 12:58PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
BSs for sure, super light and poppy(thanks to the bamboo core), 2.5x1.7mm edges, race base, tip/tail rocker. imo the perfect park ski. pm me if you need any real specific details
Jun 24 2010 1:21PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Not true, he could get the Grizzlycorn special edition topsheet on his pair of Blue Steeles.
Jun 24 2010 2:06PM
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eddy9
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Exactly
Jun 24 2010 3:10PM
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WillMurphy
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fat-ypus  g butters
Jun 24 2010 4:49PM
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garrets
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Line invaders/ anthems super poppy and fun. I've heard good things about surface 9 lives too
Jun 24 2010 5:12PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
That graphic is....





AMAZING
Jun 24 2010 7:09PM
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zmvnk
Posts: 180 - Karma: 218
JON OLSON is a fag that has to be the ugliest ski ive ever seen and why isent it a race ski?? he is cool haha any way have you thought of maybe getting a pair of armadas i rock the t halls and thier preaty dope poppy their not as light as other skis but my 181s feel i lot lighter or the same as 160 somthing afterbangs but their lighter then most skis but not something that you want to center mount
Jun 24 2010 7:29PM
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Bodeau.
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Liberty LTE 178

Bamboo = Light and poppy. Kills it on the groomers and in the park while still wide enough to take on up to waist deep powder. Sick as fuck skis!!!
Jun 24 2010 8:01PM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
I have no clue what you just said. But I think the graphics on the new JO Pro are pretty baller, and no he is not a fag
Jun 24 2010 9:05PM
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freeballer
Posts: 726 - Karma: 960
you are describing the Liberty LTE.  That fits your description to a mutha fucking T!  bamboo, durable, light, and 3 year warranty.  i have a pair and would not even think of skiing anything different.  well, the AR6 is pretty legit too, but i really like the feel of the LTE.
Jun 24 2010 11:18PM
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Gnams
Posts: 891 - Karma: 31
Ok, im begining to move over toward Liberty now since they seem so light and I can't get in contact with Surface skis. Since they are 5 mm wider than Surface No Times (the new nine lives) how will they differ on weight and ability to lock onto rails and land off of jumps?

+k for more answers
Jul 6 2010 10:08AM
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RudyGarmisch
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A note on bamboo skis - though bamboo is light, it really depends on what other components go into the ski that make it light. Before you jump on any bandwagons, check out actual weights rather than going with what 'seems' best.
Jul 6 2010 12:30PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
Atomic Punxs?
Jul 6 2010 12:47PM
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ARspinna
Posts: 803 - Karma: 27
I'll toss in my brand new alpha 2s into the equation. they would be perfect for you.
Jul 31 2010 12:12AM
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Swervasaurus
Posts: 615 - Karma: 185
i loved shredding brand new surface ninelifes for 3 runs then they snapped right in half. such a fun ski for the little time we spent together lol
volkl walls are pretty light and super durable they have held up for 2 seasons of abuse
Jul 31 2010 1:27AM
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DG.3
Posts: 794 - Karma: 288
Nine Life= Amazing Ski. If your looking for light, you will not be dissapointed. a pair of 172 nine lifes feel as heavy as a single 160 rossi scratch ski. only con, the durability has been crap n a couple of pairs, mine included (tail bent back, core probably snapped).
Jul 31 2010 1:47AM
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bustinthejus
Posts: 2419 - Karma: 74
Dear Jon/Head,


I much prefer the girls in bikinis compared to your new graphics.


That is all.
Jul 31 2010 2:23AM
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