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Is It Worth Buying Pow Ski?

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Oreos
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I'm doing a season in Whistler and it's said to be a sick year for snow (http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Brace+cold+snowy+winter+weather+forecaster+warns/3566587/story.html)

Currently I have some '10 Kung Fujas' 179. I'm 185cm and about 85kg. Is it worth getting some phat skis? (money is an issue)

Cheers for any advice.
Sep 28 2010 4:35AM
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TijmenDal
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I would say you'd do fine if you'd have the 189 model, but I reckon it'd be a bit tricky with the 179's!

You might just wanna try it in the early season and if you don't like it after 1/2 days of pow skiing, just order some big ski's. You'll probably have those within a week (right?)
Sep 28 2010 5:27AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
Yes it is worth getting pow skis, but if money is a serious issue this ^^^ might be ur best course of action. Keep an eye on tramdock tho, u never know what u might find deal wise
Sep 28 2010 5:35AM
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mvele
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Whistler? You absolutely need pow skis.
You can usually find old Czars for pretty cheap, just keep an eye out.
Sep 28 2010 9:30AM
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wrenegade
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You'll probably be ok with the kung fujas, but it would be worth it to get some real pow skis, something 115m+ underfoot and with some rocker, you'll have way more fun.
Sep 28 2010 9:46AM
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pigglywiggly
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I'd say yes. After skiing a pair of s7's last year at a demo when we had some fresh i feel in love with pow skis and decided right there to start a little savings fund to get a pair for next year...and i live in PA hahaha. Ill be taking a trip out west as well as vermont and NY where lake effect occurs so i should get some good use out of them hopefully. I got the bent chetlers and on3p blue steeles for park
Sep 28 2010 9:57AM
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49566738265
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Definitely get some pow skis if you ski Whistler.  The Kung Fujas is an all around ski that just ends up not being good at anything.  I'm biased since I hate that particular ski.
Sep 28 2010 10:00AM
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PappaG
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You're in Whistler and it's a La Nina year.
GET SOME POWDER SKIS.

At your height and weight, I would get something at least 185cm in length and at least 115mm in the waist. Now what to get depends on your style if it's charging vs. something more playful. If you want to maximize the use, get something with 3-stage rocker that will handle the day or two after a storm as well as when it was fresh.
Sep 28 2010 11:47AM
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madsskaar
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If I lived in Whistler for one year, I would rather buy pow skis than food
Sep 28 2010 12:14PM
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vincepru
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this.
Sep 28 2010 1:43PM
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J-Mel
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Hell Yea. this year is gunna be pimp.
Try to be here for the turkey sale, around oct. 10. always sick deals all around town.
Sep 28 2010 2:53PM
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phreshpow
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what is your price for amazing amounts of fun? like everyone else said, it doesnt have to be new and fancy, you can pick up used hellbents or one of last years skis on sale for pretty cheap if you look around
Sep 28 2010 3:15PM
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dyna514
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most deff. skied a foot of pow in park skis not fun at all.
bump it.
Sep 28 2010 4:02PM
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Chompo.
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i did the same thing but im from michigan and got jj's.
Sep 28 2010 4:24PM
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AnanasXpress
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Instead of making a new thread i thought i would ask here, but i can get a pair of line prophet 130's 186cm for like $190, im 5' 9 and weigh about 115 lbs, just wondering if this ski will be too big?
Sep 28 2010 4:32PM
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PappaG
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At that price, how could you not buy it? But really, I have to think that 130 in the waist for a kid your size is overkill. Plus, you're gonna hate yourself on traverses. I think the Prophet 115 (179 length) would be way more suitable.
Sep 28 2010 4:36PM
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arandomname
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Yes if you charge incredibly hard.
Sep 28 2010 4:41PM
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Oreos
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sooo looks like i'm in the market for a pow ski then.

if anyone in the Van/Whis area has anything to sell i fly in on the 10 of Nov.

cheers for all the advise.
Sep 29 2010 4:53AM
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AJizzle
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Be sure to check the tgr bst's also, tons of fat ski freaks over there that have pow ski add. Got some year old 4frnt vct's for $220 shipped a couple of years ago
Sep 29 2010 4:58AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Gain about 50 lbs. and it will be fine.
Sep 29 2010 6:05AM
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pigglywiggly
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yeah, totally.

Just get real chubby and eat a shit ton, that will work well!

dumbass
Sep 29 2010 10:36AM
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Mr_pretzel
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The ski will be way to stiff for him if he doesn't charge super hard.
Sep 29 2010 11:08AM
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mxrcr222
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Pow skis change everything. Now that I have powder skis, I will never go back to not having a set. When it gets deep, 85 mid waists dont cut it. Its like riding your Vespa to a biker bar, it can be done, but why would you want to.
Sep 29 2010 2:31PM
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Avifarer
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why are you saving for a pow ski when you have the bentchetlers? bentchetlers are a pow ski!!
Sep 29 2010 2:53PM
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arandomname
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I think the Bentchetlers are the pow ski that he saved for.
Sep 29 2010 2:55PM
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HiTz
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definitely need a pow ski...Especially if your in whistler... go with some really wide since you already have kung fujas. Im thinking bent chetlers or EP Pros would be sick for you.
Sep 29 2010 4:27PM
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pigglywiggly
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Yep. Sorry if i wasnt very clear!
Sep 29 2010 6:50PM
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