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I'm stuck. In need of some suggestions

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BrewskiJr
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Ok. I know its another ski rec thread but still. I've been searching the forums, the intrawebz, and everywhere else I could find. Here's my info

19yrs old
6' 170lbs
Type III skier.

I ski east coast primarily but go out west once a year. I ski about 65% groomers/trees and 35% park. I'm lookin for a ski that can really charge the hill through trees and can hold itself carving at high speeds. It also needs to be able to handle the park from time to time.

I've been thinking about the Prophet 90's but have heard it's a bit heavy making turns a little unresponsive unless you really push into them.

I've also heard great things about the Kung Fujas.

I'm open to all suggestions. Thanks a lot fellas
Nov 1 2010 4:28PM
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treymillionaire
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check out the Volkl Bridge
Nov 1 2010 4:51PM
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BrewskiJr
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I've heard a lot of people say the bridges aren't too great on the east coast (ice, spring snow, etc.). I'll also be cruising more groomers and venturing in the park than powder.
Nov 1 2010 5:54PM
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AJizzle
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Don't get the fujas, not that great on groomed. Go with the arv, super stable at speed but still fairly soft. The ski everywhere with competence
Nov 1 2010 6:59PM
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alexFUNPOW
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rossignol s3. best all mountain ski,

camber underfoot to shred the groomers and the icy east but plenty of rocker in the tips and tail for the glades trees and powder. i know the two rossi reps in my area ski that ski 24/7 no matter what the condition.

shred in the park to
Nov 1 2010 7:46PM
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Triple_Strum
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I am going to agree here. The ARV is a pretty stellar ski on the whole mountain for how well it does in the park. When I lived East Coast, I had ARVs and loved them. Here is an amazing deal on a pair http://cgi.ebay.com/2010-Armada-ARV-twin-tip-skis-185-cm-w-Salomon-STH-16-/180581238278?pt=Skiing&hash=item2a0b7b0606#ht_1190wt_1139
Nov 1 2010 8:55PM
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Bumblesteeze
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The kung fujas doesn't sound like the most ideal ski for you. It's way to wide to be useful in the east coast, even if you go out west to ski once a year. I'd go with a narrower ski that will allow you to carve on groomers and enable you to make quick turns in icy east coast glades. The skis that I recommend are the line chronic cryptonites and the k2 revivals.
The line chronic cryptonites have a 92mm width and a stiff flex that is ideal for cruising on the groomers. This ski is also very light, it will allow you to initiate sharp turns fast. The ski behaves rather well in powder (for you east coast pow, and your trip out west) as it pretty wide. The line's also kill it in the park, especially on big jumps where the stiff flex beneficial.
The k2 revivals are a good pair of ski, It has a 90mm width and has tip and tail rocker. The 90 mm waist plus the rocker is ideal for skiing powder, this does not however sacrifice park performance. The rocker will allow you to jib and butter with minimal edge catching.
The line chronic cryptonites and the k2 revivals are both very versatile skis that you should take a look at.
Nov 1 2010 9:14PM
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Backyard.Skier
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Line blends all the way, being 100 underfoot they can go all over the mountain and still be able to hold an edge on gromers
Nov 1 2010 9:15PM
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Backyard.Skier
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Fail did finish what I was typing. Anyways they have early rise and will be able to handle that pow in the trees and still be nimble enough to stomp tricks in the park. Being 100 underfoot it's only more surface to slide rails and land on. Overall a sick all mountain ski, I love mine
Nov 1 2010 9:18PM
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mxrcr222
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I've seen a ton of people riding them year round, they really do seem to be solid. I have the chronic cryptos, but if your looking for a lighter ski, I doubt they'd be a better choice then your prophets. 
Nov 1 2010 9:20PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Line blends look like very fun skis, but we need to remember that he lives in the east coast.
He had far more encounters with ice then pow.
Nov 1 2010 9:23PM
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SkiYaker2
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i agree but the chronic cryptonites would be perfect for him. the blend is more an everyday west coast ski
Nov 1 2010 9:48PM
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bibs_skibum
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surface watch life. 100 mm waist
Nov 1 2010 10:07PM
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rudager
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or double time!

Thinking of picking up a pair when a job comes around
Nov 1 2010 10:13PM
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BrewskiJr
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Do the blends really still have a quick and easy turn even though the center is 100?
Nov 1 2010 11:11PM
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Backyard.Skier
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I don't have a problem with mine and I am quite a small guy only 130lbs so you shouldn't really have to bad of a problem
Nov 1 2010 11:14PM
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yeahitsdave
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ON3P Jeronimo. 96mm underfoot, rocker tip and tail, stiffer/snappier bamboo construction, super high quality durasurf 4001 race base.

what more can you ask for? slays in every condition and the price is definitely right for what you get
Nov 1 2010 11:14PM
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BrewskiJr
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I might just have to go with the chronic cryptos in 178. Right in my price range and a good all around ski for what im lookin for
Nov 1 2010 11:37PM
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wheezy
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In case you havn't absolutly made up your mind I can say deff go the chron cryps... bought my pair and have skied about 20 days on them this year (live in AUS) and they absolutly rip the shit out of the groomers and the hardpack and kill it in the park, pretty stiff so not as good for butters ect but for jumps they are sweet as... just watch the line TC and watch them ripping with them

hope that helps

p.s. mount them at -2.5 for a good balance between piste and park

Nov 2 2010 10:07AM
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Twig
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for you i'd say: jeronimo > s3 > chronic > fujas
Nov 2 2010 10:14AM
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BrewskiJr
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Im set on the cryptos. Is there any differences between the 09/10 model and the new 10/11 model or is it just visual.
Nov 2 2010 11:53AM
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alexFUNPOW
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just sold a pair of those today for a kid looking for the same thing, killer all mountain ski for the peace coast!
Nov 2 2010 4:40PM
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DUKES
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uhhhhh blends
Nov 2 2010 4:44PM
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Backyard.Skier
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Nov 2 2010 5:46PM
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