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Kung Fujas vs. Line Blend vs. Rossi S3

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dman1260
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I'm looking into getting new skis. I'm 6'1'' and weigh around 200lbs. I'm a pretty aggressive skier and am looking for an all-mountain ski to add to my quiver (other skis are some really old 1080's, think early 2000s). I ski almost exclusively in Tahoe and go up mostly after a new storm. For those of you who aren't familiar with Tahoe, this means I ski mostly tracked out powder and crud since us non-locals usually can't get up the before the locals ski everything out.

I want a ski with rocker than I can take everywhere on the mountain. I've talked with a lot of people and think I have narrowed it down to these three skis, but am welcome to suggestions. My main concern with all these skis is if they will be stiff enough and handle their own in crud / hardpack. Any input or personal experience would be appreciated.

I was at one point also really interested in a little wider ski (115-120mm waist), but have heard they won't perform really well in anything but deep pow Anyone have anything to say to the contrary, cause a local shop has bent chetlers and they look pretty awesome. If someone can convince me that they are worth it for more than just pow, I might have no choice but to get them.

Also, I search bared the hell out of this topic and have read everything about this years model, just looking advice specific to my situation.
Dec 25 2010 3:15PM
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DMan-II
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II was in the same boat, but I had the ARV up there instead of the Rossi S3. The ski I really wanted was the Kung Fujas, seemed there was a lot more recommendations for those. I ended up getting the new Blends because of a killer deal. I haven't got to ski them yet because of surgery, but I will be riding them in a couple weeks.

I honestly think any of them would be fine, the skier matters more than the equipment.
Dec 25 2010 4:20PM
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.cam.
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I have skied the s3's and I am trying out my kung fujas for the first time tomorrow. I will right a comparison for the two of them. Hope that will help.
Dec 25 2010 5:27PM
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dman1260
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Thanks, man, appreciate it. Anyone else?
Dec 25 2010 8:01PM
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malonius_funk
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i have the kung fujas and they're great in everything. you'll definitely be happy with them
Dec 25 2010 9:47PM
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dman1260
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bump one last time.  How were the fujas?
Dec 27 2010 12:43PM
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.cam.
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I was unable to ski today but I am going to ski them tomorrow and I will have a review by tomorrow night.
Dec 27 2010 9:13PM
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arandomname
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Throw the ON3P Jeronimo in there too if you live in America so shipping isn't crazy.  They're very fun, stiff, rockered, and great everywhere.  I have 5 days on mine and I've never been happier with a pair of skis.

http://on3pskis.com/products/jeronimo/

Dec 27 2010 10:23PM
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jstan4
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i skied the fujas today in squaw. i dunno where in tahoe you ski but it was all the type of snow u were talking about. i dont know all the technical names for shit but ill do my best lol. they have a significant difference in fatness from tip to middle, but overall i think theyre pretty fat. theyre rockered in front and a bit in back, theyre pretty soft. they carved nicely on the groomers and the softness lets them pop and butter soo sooo nicely. in the crud they cut thru pretty well and in some powder-ish they were really smooth. they handled nicely in the chutes and were light enough so where i needed to jump turn they did with no problem. i also rode em in the park and they were very fun. i thought they were super super fun and definitely handled the technical stuff well so i would def recommend them and i might even buy em (money depending). hope that helps some.
Dec 27 2010 10:57PM
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ChocoTaco345
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Dont want to thread jack. but its a similar ski. what about the sir francis bacon? Anyone ridden it?
Dec 28 2010 12:05AM
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