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What ski? Park/East Coast

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snowmosexual
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Im about 5' and 110 pounds. I am looking for a pair of skis to buy next year. It doesnt have to be one of next years skis, but i have to be able to find them new. I'm probably going to be looking for 165's to around 171's (I will probably hit my growth spurt this summer). I spend most of my time in the park, but i live on the eastcoast so they need to be able to hold an edge somewhat on hardpack and be fun in the trees, deep snow, etc. Anything will be a big help. Thanks in advance
Feb 25 2011 11:17AM
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B.Taillefer
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If you want a fun all around ski here are some recommendations:
ON3P Jeronimos - super fun ski, does well in the park, but also can shred all over the hill

2009-2010 K2 Kung Fujas - Last years Kung Fujas were alot more of an all around shredding ski than this year. I have them and love them, they shred park, but because of their waist size and flex pattern, they can still rip around the rest of the hill

Surface Double Times - Similar ski to the Kung Fujas underfoot, but just a little different. I believe them to be a little bit stiffer than the Fujas, so they would hold an edge better on hardpack.

Line Chronic Cryptonites - the most park oriented out of all the skis I'm listing, but are still sizable enough for fun all over the mountain. Buttery enough to have fun jibbing, but stable enough to handle big jumps and what not.

Armada AR7 - this ski absolutely destroys park, and is really really fun. I don't have any first hand experience with it all over the mountain, but I'm sure it would suit your purposes!

Good luck choosing a ski, you can't really go wrong with any of these!












Feb 25 2011 11:34AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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wait, where on the east coast? cause there's a big difference between upper and lower.
Feb 25 2011 11:36AM
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SlurbnBeef
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I know you said you think ur gonna hit your growth spurt, but I'm 5'8" 120 and I ride 161's, they work perfect for me. Anyways to the skis. Since your on the East Cost (a lot of park) you will want maybe the Line Afterbang or Line Anthem. They both hold up amazing I personally have owned both pairs of skis. To me the Line Anthem is better. They are awesome on park and can still handle all around the mountain. Heres a review I made for them. https://newschoolers.com/ns/content/reviews/action/read/id/1417/
Feb 25 2011 11:37AM
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snowmosexual
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i live in upstate ny i what about octolands
Feb 25 2011 11:44AM
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B.Taillefer
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octolands are some of the most beautiful skis ever made, and are basically an anthem with a snazzy paint job. for your uses they would be awesome if you can find them in good condition or new, which may be a little difficult
Feb 25 2011 1:11PM
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