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Fischer-Addicted
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I just can't seem to find what I'm looking for for some reason. I'm 6 ft 4 and 200 lbs and I ski 6 days a week. I consider my self an advanced skier. Here's what I want:

Fat twin tip that's great for backcountry kickers and switch landings in pow. But I also need to be able to hold an edge on hardpack.

Fat underfoot 110+ no more than 125 so I can get decent float without putting to much effort into it.

Small rocker would be cool but doesn't need a rocker.

189+ length.

I was interested in the Pep Fujas ski but I'm looking for a little more underfoot. And the Line Sir Francis Bacon just doesn't come in the proper size for me.
Jul 2 2010 5:35PM
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410steeze
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ON3P Caylors ( http://on3pskis.com/?page_id=45 ) sound good for you. haven't skiied them but i have heard nothing but good things, and from the descriptions i've gotten they seem good for you. fun on groomers and can hold an edge, good in trees, and awesome in deep pow. i did a lot of research on those and SFB's. fairly similar but bacons are a little more all mountain, and caylors are a little more powder oriented. they also come in a 191. pm Rowen or iggyskier for more info on them, they both helped me a lot
Jul 2 2010 5:44PM
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meeesh
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Elan Pogos... if you can get past the fact that they are Elan.
182 cm = 130 / 105 / 122 
A little less underfoot than what you said, but small camber underfoot with early rise in tip and tail with medium-ish flex.

Jul 2 2010 8:05PM
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Fischer-Addicted
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I've looked at them, I wasn't aware they had an early rise though. + id get the ones that are 107 underfoot. And elan makes quality gear
Jul 2 2010 8:08PM
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meeesh
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'11 have early rise. I tested them at SIA. I have the '10 womens version, the deep spice. I love them, they kill at high speeds and crud, as well as in the deeps. all around  bombers.  I just take the heat for sticking with Elan.
Jul 2 2010 8:16PM
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surface one life might fit the bill....

I'm gonna pick up a pair and i'm the same size but a bit heavier than you

Jul 2 2010 9:06PM
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Balto
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beat me to it
Jul 2 2010 9:17PM
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410steeze
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haha i know
Jul 2 2010 9:20PM
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arandomname
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Yeah dude, check out ON3P.  Everyone that has a pair loves them.
Jul 2 2010 9:22PM
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