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LINE, k2, Liberty, or bluehouse?

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fatherb
Posts: 1510 - Karma: 173
15 yrs old
50/50 park all mtn (about 50/50 rails/jumps when in park)
expert skier
beginner in park
5'8" and 120 lbs

I have it pretty much narrowed down to 4 skis:

-178 2009 Liberty Phil Larose for $239.00

-174 bluehouse antics for $299.99

-175 2010 LINE chronic cryptonite for $308.00

-174 2010 k2 extremes for $259.95

I'm also open to suggestions for anything else, maybe with rocker, but my price range caps around $400.00
Jan 1 2011 3:53PM
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fatherb
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or possibly 2011 179 k2 silencers for $340.00
Jan 1 2011 3:56PM
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steep
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I would personally say go with the chronic cryponite, I flexed them at a local shop and they just seemed perfect for everything. I actually am looking in to them for next season.
Jan 1 2011 3:57PM
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DUKES
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i have laroses and they are seriously so much fun they are light, responsive, poppy, and durable, definitely worth it you wont regret them
Jan 1 2011 4:05PM
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fatherb
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Yeah I'm really leaning towards the Larose's but as a beginner in the park I am afraid 178 might be too big
Jan 1 2011 4:06PM
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spaustin889
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I'll put one in for the bluehouse, they have tons of camber and pop. Also, the MR is is a little more all-around ski than the antic, might be another to consider, and it's $315 (man, they used to be $250)
Jan 1 2011 4:10PM
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Backyard.Skier
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antics

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Jan 1 2011 7:04PM
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Creamy.Pies.
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Yeah get liberty , they are so light and poppy...plus they have a good waranty.
Jan 1 2011 7:44PM
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schmies
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The new 'Silencer' with All-Terrain Rocker is a boss.
Jan 1 2011 8:54PM
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Baskin.
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I have em..they are nice skis but not agressive enough for me..but seeing that your just starting in the park its very forgiving and good to learn on
Jan 1 2011 9:04PM
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fatherb
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yeah but I'm thinking 179 is too big
Jan 1 2011 9:09PM
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LDAntuono
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Just got my antics they are a really lite ski and easy to spin with and really nice on rails plus they ride good on all mountain
Jan 3 2011 8:36PM
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FrenchToastMafia
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Line is a great flexible and fun ski. Great for park and all mountain. You've got a good selection there.
Jan 3 2011 8:39PM
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blatt
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chronics are a good all mountain ski. definately the widest of them all
Jan 3 2011 8:46PM
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Line_Skis
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 37,761
Line Line Line! Yo ube on dat Cryptonite. Seriously though the team loves them and so does the office guy who skis not as much as he should who's typing this does too. Thanks!
Jan 3 2011 8:47PM
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TOAST.
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thats not biased at all.
Jan 3 2011 9:33PM
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Petersaurusrex
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I broke a pair of masterminds skiing in some trees... Wasn't happy >:(  Can't say anything about the CC though, seems like a solid ski.

On a related note, I have a pair of antics on the way right now. I haven't heard anything but great reviews for them. I'm stoked to get them.
Jan 3 2011 9:34PM
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