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Help choose a non park ski

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theFrenchman
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Hey guys,

So I thought I will ask your opinion on skis for next year.

Been skiing for a super long time on some skogen sprang as a one quiver ski, then on some P3 and had some Gotamas for powder days.
I had the opportunity to try some obsethed las year and I really liked the ski, I am thinking about replacing them by some Hellbent on some EP Pros, maybe some Bentchetlers ?
As for the skogen and the P3 I will like to replace them by a 'ski to do all' with maybe a little park, but I will say this is 20% of the programm just wanna a ski I can take around the hill and have fun with. I was thinking about getting the Blend From Line.

I have been skiing for 22 years, I have a rather aggresive style of skiing, with a lot of slalom background so I dont want a noodle either. I am a good level in FS backcountry but as I said not much in the park. I am about 1.70m for 64kg. Based in Europe, so no ON3P, Surface, etc.... !
Jul 17 2010 7:12PM
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wintersway
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on3p jeronimo
rossignol s3
k2 kung fujas 2009/2010 is a little more park oriented (more flex, skinnier) than 2011
k2 kung fujas 2010/2011 is basically the old obsethed
line blend
volkl bridge

as an aggressive skier myself, i am a huge fan of volkl because they are stiffer but still able to be fun. i suggest the volkl wall's for park skis, volkl bridge for allmountain with some park once in a while.

my second choice would be the kung fujas from 09/10 with a slight rocker, 95mm waist? might 100 or 105... and a bit softer for just having fun.
Jul 17 2010 7:24PM
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Balto
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on3p ships to EU...
Jul 17 2010 7:27PM
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theFrenchman
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;)
Thank for the shipping advice, but generally cost quite a lot :(
As for the Kung Fujas, how soft are they ? as I said a little soft on the tail and nose for butter is welcome for butter but I don't want something to soft. I have read a lot of solid review for the line Blnd, has someone skied the 2010 ?
Jul 17 2010 7:31PM
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Luc.
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i think the kungs may be too soft for you, what size waist were you looking to run?(general)
Jul 17 2010 8:17PM
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Balto
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pm iggyskier/rowen to find out the shipping cost, I cant imagine it would cost THAT much...
Jul 17 2010 8:19PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Its expensive. We once were quoted $600 to get a pair to Russia. We found a cheaper option, but yeah, getting skis to other continents is not cheap.
Jul 17 2010 8:40PM
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pigglywiggly
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wowowowow :O
Jul 17 2010 8:42PM
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Balto
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i remember you telling me about that, who skis in russia anyway?
Jul 17 2010 8:58PM
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RudyGarmisch
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In Soviet Russia, ski breaks you!
Jul 17 2010 9:05PM
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cobra_commander
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Dynastar sixthsense disorter
Jul 17 2010 9:20PM
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DHogg
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For an all mountain ski, the Salomon Shogun is great. Spent some time on that a week ago and thought it was awesome as an all around ski. Not that good for that park, but it will do everything else much better than any park ski can.
Jul 17 2010 11:12PM
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That_One_Dude
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I would say Line Chronic Kryptonite or Line Blend depending on how much pow you think you'll be doing
Jul 17 2010 11:21PM
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iggyskier
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We charge $150 for shipping over there. Usually costs us $200-225 depending on where it is actually going.
Jul 17 2010 11:28PM
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Balto
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so if he bought before the presale ends he'll be paying full retail

not that bad
Jul 17 2010 11:29PM
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Mr_pretzel
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He will have to pay a toll on them when they cross the border.
Thats why i am glad my on3ps are being shipped to a friend in the us.

Hey rowen has anyone ordered on3ps from norway?
Jul 18 2010 3:31AM
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theFrenchman
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well I tend to go to resort for pow mostly, so I will say the programm is about 20 park 30 groomers 50 pow, In term of width 90 to 110 is good.
and as for shipping am not gonna pay additional cost, I prefer sticking to the skis I can get in europe already as unfortunately cash money aint growing on tree.
Jul 18 2010 12:23PM
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iggyskier
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We do our best to help keep import cost low.

We had a good number of skis go to Norway/Sweden/Finland last season.
Jul 18 2010 12:47PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Thats cool.

I would be so stoked to see another pair of on3ps in norway.
Jul 18 2010 3:33PM
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