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The Ski For Me?

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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
So, I am currently in the market for a new pair of skis. I ski in the East Coast. I am an type 2-3 skier that skis about 60% Park (63.3% rails 36.7% jumps gotta be exact hahaha) 20% trees & crud (east coast style no powder deeper than 1.5 feet) and 20% groomers. I am 18 5'8, 140 pounds and my budget is NO MORE than $450 without bindings. MOST IMPORTANTLY SKIS MUST BE DURABLE!

Thank you! +K for help!
Feb 13 2011 1:47PM
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Jonny.Ski
Posts: 169 - Karma: 11
169 domain
Feb 13 2011 1:48PM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Check out whats in BST and post your favorites here, we'll tell you whats best.
Feb 13 2011 1:49PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Well the skis that I have thought of so far are:
K2 Domain
K2 Silencer
Volkl Ledge
Rossignol S2 or 2012 Storm
Atomic Punx
Feb 13 2011 3:10PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
178 liberty lte
Feb 13 2011 3:26PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Way out of my price range
Feb 13 2011 4:02PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Bump it Up
Feb 14 2011 10:06AM
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wonho+steeze
Posts: 20 - Karma: 12
Moment Reno Jibs! their nice and poppy and i got it for 350! perfect ski for east coast
Feb 14 2011 11:12AM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Reno jibs on evo 525! Sorry way too much for a uni student!!
Feb 14 2011 9:52PM
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dylan.r.1080
Posts: 161 - Karma: 10
they aren't that much over.

Feb 14 2011 10:05PM
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monkatizer
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line cronic: stiffer
line mastermind:softer
Feb 14 2011 10:16PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Cronics are outta my price range and masterminds are not durable and they are a beginner ski
Feb 14 2011 10:22PM
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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226
reno jib, those skis are so sick! look around and you should be able to find them cheaper.
Feb 14 2011 11:08PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
I did look around and found nothing below 525!
Feb 15 2011 2:58PM
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Blue_Dragon_8
Posts: 102 - Karma: 16
i ski the east coast too and have line anthems. theyre a little wider for easier landings and give good supports going faster and the wider waist is better for deep snow. theyre pretty flexible and hold up pretty well. my only issue was the clear laminate on the top sheet was peeling off after 2 years of riding 40-50 times a year
Feb 15 2011 5:11PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
since they dont make anthems anymore would stepups be a comparable ski?
Feb 15 2011 5:47PM
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monkatizer
Posts: 4704 - Karma: 1,518
sepups are heavy, and stiff and a bit thinner then the anthems, they are made for jumps mostly, and stepups are out of ur price range
Feb 15 2011 6:25PM
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HeadyTopper
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AFTA BANGS
Feb 15 2011 7:24PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Agreed!! But which of the skis that i listed above would work ?
Feb 15 2011 11:14PM
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Dyar
Posts: 622 - Karma: 35
Moment Tahoes. $468 on backcountry.com right now.
Feb 15 2011 11:42PM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Im looking for something a little bit more park oriented then the tahoes its just a little too all mountain for what i need.
Feb 16 2011 8:38AM
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Rachy
Posts: 4355 - Karma: 2,761
Ok... youre totally looking in all the wrong places. You should be able to find just about any ski you want for under $450... you just need to buy last years. Or wait one more month and you can get this years demos, use them with the bindings the rest of the season and save over the summer for some quality bindings.

There is virtually no ski you can pick up full price for less than $450, and not many you can pick up mid season sale for less than that.. but last years... you are looking at $200 - $300. I got a pair of Lines for $300 with bindings brand new. $275 for a pair of AR5s with bindings a few years back. $325 for a pair of ARWs on March 1st with bindings...

Wait 2 more weeks. Figure out what skis you want. Call Sports Chalet in Huntington Beach, CA... see if they have what you want, if they don't, see if they can find it. They ship pretty cheap and their sale is generally 50% off but you wont find the stuff online.

Still dont find what you want, start calling ski shops regardless of location and asking if they have what you want as a demo and at what price they would be willing to part.



Feb 16 2011 9:02AM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Can someone actually answer my question and tell me which ski from this list as I know I can get them for the price I want!!
Feb 16 2011 10:46AM
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Banane.
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Out of this list, k2 domain
Feb 16 2011 10:56AM
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SkiTheYeast
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I'd say silencer or domain they both have rocker better in the pow and trees domain will be a bit more pivoty
Feb 16 2011 10:56AM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
Thank you both^^^ I feel like the domain will be better too but i just am worried about the sizes as it only comes in a 169 and 179 whcih would be better for a 5 7-8 kinda guy

Feb 16 2011 11:36AM
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SkiTheYeast
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169 unless touching long ass skis I think the 169 measure out to be like 173 anyway
Feb 16 2011 11:44AM
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AMcT
Posts: 204 - Karma: 41
That is perfect!!
Feb 16 2011 12:28PM
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SkiTheYeast
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Touching is supposed to be you my iPod is gay
Feb 16 2011 12:29PM
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Dyar
Posts: 622 - Karma: 35
Tahoes are 96 mm underfoot they'd be just fine for park a 10 mm difference in waist will not affect park performance that much.  But if you really want a park specific ski get Moment Rockers they are symetrical center mount park skis with 30 mm of rocker in the tails and 40 mm rocker in the tips should be a good park ski.  Or get Armada Halo's or Alpha 1's but I guess those are a little out of the price range.  Armada El Rey's are good all mountains skis that ski hard in the park and are affordable. Honestly, I still think you should pick up tahoes, they are a sick ski.
Feb 16 2011 1:46PM
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sskier
Posts: 289 - Karma: 26
stay away from elan skis,if you get some you will regret it for the rest of your life
Feb 16 2011 4:54PM
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Dyar
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WTF? I did not know Elan was even in buisness anymore. My mother used to have a pair like in '00 but that was the last time I saw a pair.

Feb 16 2011 6:06PM
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sooperdog
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
I just got the domains this year I live in the east and I love them I would definately suggest them to you.
Feb 16 2011 6:35PM
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No_Dub
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rossignol s4's are bombproof
Feb 16 2011 6:42PM
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sskier
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last year my local shop sold me some "09" elan twin tips which turned out to be 2005's and as soon as i rode them for the first time i was dis pleased.But yeah,they still make skis,not sure how they are still in business seeing how poor quality their equipment is.
Feb 16 2011 8:26PM
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