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Park ski opinion

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jon@wh2o
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What do you guys think of a park/all mtn ski with flat camber and tip and tail rocker? The dimensions are lookin something like 115-90-115 with a 5mm x 20cm rocker.
This is still looking to be made so don't ask for pics or anything
Aug 4 2010 3:20PM
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BWalmer
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I think you just described the K2 Domain exactly....which is a baller ski.
Aug 4 2010 3:31PM
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jon@wh2o
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haha, identical dimesnions as the domain.
The domain uses a fir/ aspen core whereas the other ski is probably gonna have a poplar core
Aug 4 2010 3:41PM
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pigglywiggly
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Woahh that was weird. K2 domain it is for you
Aug 4 2010 3:45PM
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BWalmer
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So you're basically making a lighter version of the Domain. What's the edge width (Domain is using 3.5mm), and might I recommend Bamboo...very durable and poppy. I'd ride a ski with the Domain shape, flex, and rocker, with a bamboo core and 3.5mm edges and sidewall construction.
Aug 4 2010 3:49PM
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jon@wh2o
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What do you mean when you say sidewall construction? are you talking ABS sidewall? or sandwich sidewall?
Aug 4 2010 4:49PM
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BWalmer
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I prefer ABS, it makes the ski a bit lighter and has a more smooth even flex. I've skied skis with sandwich construction (I was on the Afterbangs last year) and it's not bad, they just feel a bit weird to me and make the ski too soft. But, either one is good, just not cap construction, there's no play and the edge hold suffers.
Aug 4 2010 4:55PM
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jon@wh2o
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ya i agree with the ABS being the most solid option, although I personaly have had good luck with cap construction I know tons of people who hate it
Aug 4 2010 4:57PM
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BWalmer
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It's not bad, it's makes for a more durable topsheet, it's just not ideal for carving and having an even flex.
Aug 4 2010 4:58PM
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adamlukowski
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you do ride the domain!
Aug 4 2010 5:13PM
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FREEskiLINE
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if the dimensions were 113-84-113 then it would be sick i think, with lots of flex too
Aug 4 2010 5:24PM
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BWalmer
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I know, but bamboo would take it from pimp to super pimp...just saying. Basically, I was saying that pretty much the only thing I'd change about the Domain would be to put bamboo in the core.
Aug 4 2010 5:28PM
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sack
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that sounds like a fun ski especially with bamboo and sidewalls
Aug 4 2010 5:32PM
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