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Ski help!!!

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aftersteeze
Posts: 36 - Karma: 15

I'm about 6 foot and around 180 pounds.last year I mostly skied rails but I also want to get into jumps next year.does anyone have any recommendations for me. I'm looking for a mid flex ski and somewhat of a lighter ski. I'm looking at the ninthward hhps or armada ar7s but I'm open to anything

Jun 2 2011 4:22PM
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6God
Posts: 280 - Karma: 17
Armada is always a good bet, they're great skis. I had the Alpha 2s last season, and I have no complaints.
Jun 2 2011 4:51PM
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rtav
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I am around your size, slightly lighter and I have never had a complaint with my Line Chronic Cryptonites
Jun 2 2011 5:40PM
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rob29
Posts: 182 - Karma: 141
i'm 6' 1" and skied everything on LINE Afterbangs 177....great on rails but stiff enough to hit larger jumps and pipe. The base needs constant re-waxing but its built super tough!

could also look at
Salomon Suspects
K2 Revival
Line Chronics

so many options.... check out youtube for ski reviews
Jun 2 2011 5:52PM
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thomjphilly
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I really like the AR7 it stays pretty stiff underfoot but the tip and tail break in and end up on the soft side of medium flex.  As for the Ninthwards I have always found them to be quite heavy but I am not really familiar with the hhps.  The Atomic Punx comes in a 181 and fits the bill for you, it's super super light and has a balanced medium flex through out.  I skied the new one last February and loved it, plus at 399 its quite a bit less than the AR7.  Like Ludlow said the Chronic is a good choice to but since Line added the Stepup to their lineup if has gotten a bit stiffer, defiantly to the stiff side of medium.
Jun 2 2011 5:54PM
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aftersteeze
Posts: 36 - Karma: 15
Yeah I really liked the suspects but everyone I talk to says they break easily. I've been told by multiple people that the ar7s are good and the punx are too. I'm really looking for a good all around ski that would be good for my size. I'm not the smallest dude but not fat either so just want a good ski for me.
Jun 2 2011 6:36PM
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rob29
Posts: 182 - Karma: 141
Its a hard one to call dude, cause there are so many good options. If your looking for a decent all-rounder then as long is the ski comes in a 176+ then size wise should be fine for you - just remember the longer you go the better in pow and the shorter you go the better it will be in park and on piste.
Is there anywhere near you that you could demo some skis before buying them?
What is right for one person isnt necessarily right for you - even 2 people of the same height and weight will ski differently so their opinion of a ski could be completely different to yours.
If possible try out some skis so you have a better idea what feels good for you!
Check out 4FRNTs, MOMENT and Volkl too.....
Jun 3 2011 5:43AM
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