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S3 or S5 Jib?

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T.DUDE
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Hey guys, so my uncle is working Rossi and he hooks us up with some sick deals on everything every year. (60% off everything) So I'm stuck between the S3 and the S5 Jib. I want somewhat of an all mountain ski, somethin that i can carve well with, but also something i can go rip it in the trees/backcountry. I will also be in the park i'd say 40% of the time hittin rails, and huckin it. I'm 5'8 and weigh about 120. Can anybody help me out here? Also.. a description about the skis would be awesome.!

+k for awesome answers! thanks
Oct 8 2010 1:27PM
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BWalmer
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I feel like this is a common dilemma - they are so close to each other. They are both 96 underfoot, but the S5 is a bit wider in the tip and tail and has a higher turning radius. Both have similar rocker profiles as well. I've seen the S3 in the park, but I've never really seen the S5 in the park, so that's something to consider. Both will be very fun in the trees and the powder, but the S3 will be able to cut turns a bit tighter, so they'll work better in the tight trees. I'd probably go with the S3 mostly because of the turning radius and that I've seen it actually used in the park.
Oct 8 2010 1:45PM
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T.DUDE
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Oct 8 2010 6:13PM
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