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Liberty Helixs

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MagicMan12
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So for the up-coming season i really wanna rip the new liberty helixs and i first saw the blue and i think those are sick but the blue only come in 187 and i think thats way to big. I weigh 200lbs and i am 6'1" . does anyone know if liberty sizes small or anything. and the red ones only come in 176 and im not sure if those are too small. I cant find a dealer in NH. So i cant go look at them in person. Help would be appreciated.
Sep 29 2010 8:23PM
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rudager
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Man up and get the 187, its not that big, and for your body style, it should suit you. It sounds like if you're interested in them, then go for them. It's a sweet ski, I liked it.

My everything ski is a 189...I'm 6'2" 170lbs
Sep 29 2010 8:24PM
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DUKES
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the helix would fit you perfect, especially when riding allmountain and pow, it measures perfectly, im 6'2" and i ride 186 liberty hazmats for allmountain and pow and they ride perfect. 176 is way too short. And the helixs have rocker in the tip so they will ride a little bit shorter and it will help with pow, go with the 187
Sep 29 2010 8:59PM
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Ski.Ballet
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I'm 5'8" and ski the 176. Go 187 for sure. They're such an easy and fun ski, you'll be fine.
Sep 29 2010 9:22PM
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Nicko1981
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187 sounds perfect for your weight/height.

even though it seems long, the ski is extremely light and responsive, actually carves well and is easy to manouvre in pow.

As I said in another thread, this ski made me fall in love with skiing again, you won't regret the choice.
Sep 30 2010 5:50AM
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Bodeau.
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yepp go 187. those skis are so sweet. Liberty in general just makes amazing skis, the LTE's are such a smooth ride in the park and on the mountain
Sep 30 2010 8:24AM
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T.DUDE
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go with it man, i'm thinkin about a pair myself.
Sep 30 2010 9:10AM
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DUKES
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they even hold down in the park
Sep 30 2010 10:15AM
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freeballer
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You weigh 200 lbs?  187s will be just right.  Or you could go with the Double Helix 182 if you think the 187s are too long.  I ride the DH 182 and weigh 140, so I think you will be just fine.
Sep 30 2010 3:06PM
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goldenrod
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the helix has a soft enough flex to throw down in the park? legit?
Dec 14 2010 1:00AM
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Ski.Ballet
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The helix is awesome in the park.
Dec 14 2010 1:01AM
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goldenrod
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pretty interesting. i thought at 105 waist theyd be a bit heavy to swing and throw down. seem like a pow specific ski. good to know, thanks, looks like ill be picking up a pair too! any suggestions?
Dec 14 2010 1:06AM
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Ski.Ballet
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They're actually super light. I mounted mine at -2.5 and they ski park much better than pow... If you wanna use em for pow, I'd recommend at least -5. I actually end up skiing them in the park as much as my AR6s.
Dec 14 2010 1:08AM
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goldenrod
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where are you riding mostly? im out east, so we tend to get a lot of worn off trails due to excessive snowplowing and snowboarders going down the hill sideways. Saw on some reviews they are sick in the trees. that hold up true too? quick and easy to turn despite the 22 turn radius?
Dec 14 2010 1:10AM
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goldenrod
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by the way, we are talking about the liberty helix right? haha
Dec 14 2010 1:12AM
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Ski.Ballet
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I'm out in CO. They're not the turniest ski out there, but I'm sure they would ski a bit better mounted farther back. They hold a great edge, so they's proly be a good midfat EC ski, but I'm not sure I'd recommend them for tight EC trees...
Dec 14 2010 1:13AM
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goldenrod
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got any in mind that you would recommend? im in a bind with my line prophets, they are on their last legs and I was thinking of the helix for a pow option as well as just playing around on the mountain since its prob a lot softer than the prophet.
Dec 14 2010 1:18AM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
Hmmmm maybe the Blend? Rossi S5, ON3P Jeronimo, Atomic Coax come to mind. The Helix proly wouldn't be a bad choice - they just don't have a lot of sidecut, which makes em pretty stable  but not super turny which would be good for EC ice.
Dec 14 2010 1:26AM
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goldenrod
Posts: 42 - Karma: 31
good point. I was checking out the Icelantic Nomad SFT too, but its basically the same dimension as the helix which has been getting killer reviews.
Dec 14 2010 1:27AM
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Ski.Ballet
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Yea that looks like a sick ski. A couple of my buddies ride for them and rave about their skis. They have more sidecut than the Helix which would help in the trees for sure
Dec 14 2010 1:29AM
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goldenrod
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even with the new rocker in the helix you don't think it'd turn easier than the nomads? awesome info. thanks for the help man, i appreciate it.
Dec 14 2010 1:31AM
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Ski.Ballet
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Yea no worries. I don't think that's new this year. I'm not sure it actually makes a difference. It's not really rocker, I think that's more marketing hype than anything.
Dec 14 2010 1:33AM
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