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New skis next year????

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bnicholson
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I'm a farely experienced park skier (rails and jumps) and my skis are getting to short. I have the 09 K2 scilencers now and want to upgrade to a good park ski. I also like to go through the woods and hit stuff in there. What skis are good? What skis should i steer clear of? Thanks
Jan 26 2011 9:19PM
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monkatizer
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get the saloman suspects, everyone says that there bomb proof and the most durable ski on the market, perfect for trees and rails!
Jan 26 2011 10:07PM
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NoBigDeal
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Steer clear of these, he is trying to be funny. Get some afterbangs. Fun, durable, fairly priced. Good ski to get for a fun park ski.

Jan 26 2011 10:13PM
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bnicholson
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Dude really, that's one ski I knew I wasn't gonna get
Jan 26 2011 10:46PM
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bnicholson
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Are they stiff or like really flexy
Jan 26 2011 10:47PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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where do you ski?
Jan 26 2011 10:49PM
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bnicholson
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Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, the midwest
Jan 26 2011 10:58PM
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Hamster.
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your kidding? all line skis feel like deadweight. They're super durable yes, but really not poppy, I'd suggest some atomic punx, i got them this year. Super light! Symmetrical, durable and a fast base.
Jan 26 2011 10:59PM
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bnicholson
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Ive heard that the afterbangs break too is that right or justa fluke?
Jan 26 2011 11:03PM
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bnicholson
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Ive heard that the afterbangs break too is that right or justa fluke?
Jan 26 2011 11:04PM
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Theycallmealex
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I heard the new Thalls from aramada are going to be dope, will probally be high up in the park ranking not too sure they will be great in powder though. the topsheet is chill as fuck too
Jan 26 2011 11:06PM
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bnicholson
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So far I'm liking the atomics gimme the goods and the bads
Jan 26 2011 11:08PM
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NoBigDeal
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I didn't say they were poppy, to answer the OP's question, they are not stiff, they are a soft ski. They're fun for rails and smaller jumps, no jumps over like 40ft. But the afterbang is also fully symetrical like your punxs. For midwest skiing, a softer ski is more enjoyable for me atleast.
Jan 26 2011 11:14PM
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bnicholson
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Nah I'm going over 40ft
Jan 26 2011 11:17PM
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NoBigDeal
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yeah, then you would want a stiffer ski, if you like line skis, there are the chronic's and the step-ups for bigger jumps
Jan 26 2011 11:41PM
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TaySwift
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suspects for sure, i love these skis, durable, poppy, so fun.
Jan 26 2011 11:55PM
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Hamster.
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im still just not a fan of line skis in general, ive had he invaders, and skied the afterbangs. They are a very cheap and budget ski. They arent bad, I just would suggest something better..
Jan 26 2011 11:56PM
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Legoman
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Liberty LTEs/Phil Larose

Only had a few days on my laroses but they are awesome, coming from anthems they feel super light, spin well, and the flex is awesome, super poppy and snappy but enough flex in the tips and tails to have fun with.

You can pick up the laroses for dirt cheap on levelninesports if your after new skis pick up the LTE's and take advantage of the 3 year warranty.

Only thing I would change is that they came in a 184 length too. There are other good skis out there too, but I couldnt be happier with my purchase.
Jan 27 2011 12:33AM
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bnicholson
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What about volkl ledges?
Jan 27 2011 11:17AM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
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Stop being a moralfag he was trollin.
Jan 27 2011 12:32PM
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Newschool_Pope
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i just bought them some weeks ago.

ok, Good:
very poppy
flexy but not noodly
very very light (lightest ski ive ever owned)
super low swing weight
turn well
top sheet does not chip or scratch easily (if that matters to you)
carve really good
feel very stable also at high speeds

now the Bad:
-edges are pretty thin. i dont ski rails alot and got an edge crack already
- my coreupts have 1 season on them, massive rail abuse, rock impact and generally bad treatment and they dont have a single edge crack)
-base does not keep wax for long, basically you gotta wax em every 4 days to keep the bases prime
- bases are rather soft and dislike contact with rocks

i love mine, but they are liek a sensitive hot girl, you gotta treat them with care, then theyll love you and youll have the fun of your life with them.

on the other hand, the coreupts. i had the TJ pros and they were decently light and rather stiff. but super durable. higher swing weight and alot of camber.

they were like a dirty bitch, they could take alot of abuse hahaha... if ur a bigger heavier guy that doesnt want to maintain the ski (coreupts kept wax very well) then the TJ pros might be the ski for you.
Jan 27 2011 4:07PM
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bnicholson
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well im doing rails too, so basically and all around park ski you can take in the woods is what im looking for, something around a 169
Jan 27 2011 4:22PM
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Newschool_Pope
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youre size and weight?
Jan 27 2011 4:27PM
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bnicholson
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6 foot 145lbs
Jan 27 2011 4:29PM
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Newschool_Pope
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then 169 is waaaayyyy too short. you should be lookin at 180+ skis esp. when your not solely skiing park. 182 punx is a prime park ski. the atomic patent in 185 would be an ideal allround ski for you. or ON3P jeronimo would suit you. havent ridden em yet but everyone here is really stoked on them.
Jan 27 2011 4:42PM
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bnicholson
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would it be that much harder to spin, i mean thats what they told me to get nothing less than a 169
Jan 27 2011 4:45PM
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Newschool_Pope
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BS, you wont feel much of a difference with a ski that is 5 cm longer in the tip and tail in terms of spinning.

but especially with landings and at speeds long skis are alot more stable. you can forget pow at your size with a 169 ski, even if its a pow ski. twin tips, especially symmetrical ones ski alot shorter than tehy measure up to. this is due to the binding position being close to the center, and that through the tail, which you dont have on piste skis you lose about 10 cm.

if it would be harder to spin why are all pros using long skis? belive me you will not be happy with sucha short ski. id say 175 is the smallest you should go, and that i would consider a length for rail and urban only.
Jan 27 2011 5:37PM
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.cam.
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Atimic patents would be awesome for you. maybe some k2 revivals or domains.
Jan 27 2011 5:59PM
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kthnxbai.
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I would say a 179 at the absolute smallest for you.  Im 5'3" and I ride 170's in the park and 175's in pow.  You are gonna want that extra length for stability and you wont notice it in the air.  I would probably recommend s4's.  such a bomber ski- stiff, stable, durable, poppy.  I think rossi did a really nice job with it.  That being said, Im riding the new punx just because i only weigh 118lbs so i dont need the stiff s4.  I love the punx with that nice medium flex.  Only have about 8 days on them 7 being all park/mostly rails.  They have held up fine so far.  Some topsheet chipping and thats about it.  gotta love how light they are too.  barely notice them there which has been so nice on rails.
Jan 27 2011 6:27PM
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bnicholson
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Well I talk to the ski shop in my area and try have Volkl ledges, walls, and ar7's. Which one of those is the best? I was thinkin the ledges
Jan 27 2011 10:30PM
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bethechange94
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Your Best Bet for a park ski is to get something symmetric!!!! makes its really easy for backwards skiing same flex i ski the Moment Jibs and there absolute insane!!!!! perfect amount of flex for doing everything, you can ride them all around the mountain as well just stay clear of deep stuff!!! Happy Skiing
Jan 27 2011 11:04PM
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