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Is the Anthem good for me?

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rankstank
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I am looking into a new park ski and saw the anthem and thought it looked like a good ski.  My question is, is this a good ski for me?? I am 17, 5'9" and 140lbs.  I would get the 171s.  I have heard that they can be heavy and that they can wash out on jumps.  I do about 40/60 rails/jumps, but nothing over 50ft.  Live in wiscompton so no pow .  If you don't think they are good for me suggest something better.  Thanks

Aug 10 2010 11:38AM
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Heart
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They would be a good ski for you, but you may want to get them in a longer size. A 176 would be perfect. I didn't find them that heavy, although yes, they do wash out on bigger jumps. Even if 171 is the only available size, I'd say get them.
Aug 10 2010 11:41AM
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T.O.
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Anthems or chronic chryponite. I recommend chronic chryponites because they are like anthems just stiffer and lighter
Aug 10 2010 11:55AM
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MN_represent
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anthems for sure. they are a great ski. i ski the midwest too so i know exactly what you are dealing with.
Aug 10 2010 3:23PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Sure they would be fine but you would need them in a longer lenght. But really their are much better skis out their that would suit you better like the ar6/ar7 Thall Stepup chronic s4 domain revial.
Aug 10 2010 3:23PM
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Big_Spence
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get the 178 anthems.
don't fuck around with a shorter centermounted ski.
Aug 10 2010 3:42PM
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ALaw
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get the 178 anthems from me :) check my sale for em
Aug 10 2010 5:12PM
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rankstank
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^^^Austin?? Haha i just clicked on ur photo and it took me right to "Austin Lawrence!"    This is Aaron from windells btw

Aug 10 2010 5:35PM
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-Dan
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Yeah I would say 178 anthems if you can find them, they are discontinued though. If not, masterminds would be ok for you too, I wouls stay away from afterbangs if you are hitting 50ft jumps 40% of the time.
Aug 10 2010 5:36PM
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rankstank
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yeah, i can find anthems online.  And sorry for not explaining I am not hitting %40 50 foot booters, I am hitting about %60 jumps as compared to rails, and jumps up to 50 ft, not %40 50 footers
Aug 10 2010 5:48PM
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-Dan
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right, i misread. So you hit jumps more of the time. Might be best with some chronics in 176

http://www.porterstahoe.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=A09005!LINE

I a more jumps than rails guy aswell, and I love my chronics. a bit stiffer than anthems to really help you on the bigger kickers.
Aug 10 2010 5:58PM
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rankstank
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bump, if anybody has any and wants to sell em pm me
Aug 11 2010 9:16PM
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ALaw
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AARON!!!!!!! whats up bro??
Aug 11 2010 9:17PM
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rankstank
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nada nada limonada
Aug 11 2010 9:34PM
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