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Pipe skis

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CheeseGnome
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I tore out the edge on my old skis(K2 extreme) and I need new skis. I mainly ski pipe and jumps(nothing huge, up to about 50-60ft, but generally a bit smaller). I want a ski that's fairly lightweight and handles well in the pipe.
I was looking at suspects, but I hear their edges suck, which is obviously a concern for me. I've also been looking at Dynastar 6th Sense SuperPipe in case anyone here has tried them.

Other suggestions are appreciated, but keep in mind that price is an issue here.
Jan 31 2011 4:19PM
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stickerman
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i love my pipecleaners. super solid on everything. very light weight poppy ski. holds a great edge in the pipe which is a must. also very stable on bigger jumps.
Jan 31 2011 4:31PM
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drumbumocdp
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punx, pipe cleaner, t hall just to name a few
Jan 31 2011 5:51PM
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zahava
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S4's /end thread

Super stable, hold an edge really well on ice, super durable, stiff poppy flex, light weight (I have px10s mounted on mine with full tilt boots and it feels like i'm wearing running shoes.)
Jan 31 2011 6:17PM
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[tk]
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pipe cleaners
Jan 31 2011 6:38PM
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tall_t
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try the chronic. good for ice and it has a fast sintered base.
Jan 31 2011 9:56PM
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mmckechnie
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I had pipe cleaners last year (unfortunately I snapped them when I hit a rock skiing the trees) and took em down the pipe a few times. With their vertical sidewall construction the hold an edge on icy pipe walls really well and allows maximum energy transfer. The flex profile is designed to generate as much energy from pumping the transitions as possible and is really stable when you land. Race base isn't just marketing, it's fast. Really fun ski for pipe and jumps and just for rocketing down groomers too.
Jan 31 2011 11:00PM
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JakobS
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PC's or S4's

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Feb 1 2011 11:31AM
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derpina
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THIS.

Sold my Suspects for PC's. Suspects are too stiff in the pipe and not as fun. You have to work too hard to get them up the wall IMO. PC's just take you right up it. They're amazing.

(I ride mostly pipe) They're also super stable on jumps, all-mountain etc. But I'm 5'4" and ride 176's, so that could be different if you go shorter for your height.
Feb 1 2011 12:26PM
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.RYAN66
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how are pipe cleaners on rails.
Feb 18 2011 6:54PM
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