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Help me find a ski!

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andrew95
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so i know i have had a few find me a ski threads but i cant make my mind up!
my parents just recently purchased a new camp, i have been snow shoeing around the area and found a really nice mountain that i want to ski on next year

so, super tight trees (might take a couple out) and mid thigh deep powder at the most. Im looking for something that will be fun, rockered and versatile.

from just looking quickly i have the atomic coax in mind, aswell as next years SFB and also possibly the line blend
I am 5'9 138 and an aggressive skier, any help?

Apr 3 2011 7:09PM
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cwillygood
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well if you want some pow/park skis the blends are good, not sure how they hold up though
Apr 3 2011 7:22PM
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andrew95
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im covered for park with my domains, im just looking for a 95-115 ish DURABLE non symmetrical ski
any ideas?
Apr 3 2011 7:31PM
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Jeffmnicholas
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What size r u looking for and whats your price range?
Apr 3 2011 8:03PM
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andrew95
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175ish and im not looking to spend much over 600
Apr 3 2011 8:26PM
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Jeffmnicholas
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http://www.untracked.com/p3031-10_k2_kung_fujas_skis_w_marker_griffon_schizofrantic_binding.html

if you're willing to go up to a 189 these would be great
Apr 3 2011 8:30PM
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andrew95
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way too big, but thanks for the effort haha and im looking to get away from k2 at the moment
Apr 3 2011 8:48PM
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cwillygood
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http://momentskis.com/tahoe.php

moment tahoes my friend has them and loves them!

Apr 3 2011 9:02PM
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andrew95
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thanks, ill look into those but i dont know if i would be willing to go back to camber
Apr 3 2011 9:29PM
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BmoChop
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Scott dozers? I just saw a video for next years, they're 98 underfoot and have some rocker, sounds like a pretty decent fit for what you're looking for.
Apr 3 2011 10:22PM
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rudager
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Surface One Lifes. Beauty rocker, super versatile, 112mm in the waist. Loved mine, going to get another pair next season. Pretty stiff though, don't know if that is what you're looking for.
Apr 3 2011 10:25PM
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Jeffmnicholas
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How about Sir Francis Bacons? This years SFB's are supposed to be sick but next years are supposedly worse.
Apr 3 2011 10:30PM
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andrew95
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yeah, im looking for more of a soft mid stiff ski but i have taken a look at surface, how are the bases on the one life? do you find they hold up to rock and tree abuse?
Apr 4 2011 1:42PM
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rudager
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Bases are pretty soft, the can hold up to tree abuse, but you you take a couple hard hits to rocks, or ride over some sharp ones, they'll take some damage.

I just wrote a review on them.
https://newschoolers.com/ns/content/reviews/action/read/id/1468/
Apr 4 2011 2:09PM
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andrew95
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okay, thanks. Any idea on a ski with a really strong base?
Apr 4 2011 2:31PM
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Banane.
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Well, do you take a look into the JJ's ? I have them and i really like them. Soory for the small post, im in class now.
Apr 4 2011 2:43PM
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rudager
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I would also look into some Moment Bibbys, although I heard they are a bit more on the soft side.
My friend has a pair, loves them, his one ski quiver. Skis Kicking Horse everyday. His only complaint was just a little soft, and he's a light guy.
Apr 4 2011 2:50PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Billy Goats!
Apr 4 2011 4:59PM
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andrew95
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yeah im really liking the JJ's and same with the billy goats as said below but soooo expensive! haha and i would hate to hit a rock with a ski like that
Apr 4 2011 5:48PM
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