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What all mountain skis?

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Waldo-
Posts: 1026 - Karma: 184

Im moving out to coloardo this fall and will be skiing more bowls and runs than park. I only have salomon suspects right now which i can deal with on groomers but i need something different for ungroomed terrain.

Im an advanced skier, im not just saying that.

im 6'3 and 175lbs

I perfer skis with a lot of energy like most people do.

it would be great if the skis could handle an occasional run in the park (no rails, thats asking for problems).

Im also leaning away from salomon, unless its just their park skis that get messed up fast. (insert NS salomon hate here).

and for price, under $500 w/o bindings

+k for good advice.

Jun 13 2011 5:23PM
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lukemeahan.
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I'm not exactly sure... But K2 Kung Fujas, Rossignol S3 Freeride, Line EP pros, Armada JJ
Jun 13 2011 5:32PM
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thomjphilly
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For a proper all mountain ski under $500 is gonna be pretty hard for something new, especially if you want something over 95 underfoot which I would defiantly recommend.  If you like the freestyle feel the Line Blend is super fun and light.  The Rossignol S3 is pretty sweet as well, same type of shape as the S7 just more narrow at 98mm underfoot.  The Rossignol Scimitar is one of my favorites for this season, it's full rocker but normal sidecut and skis park really well and because it's traditional sidecut you can get away with a little shorter length if you want.  The Armada ARV is also a go to ski, standard camber mid 90's underfoot and skis everything well.  Only down side is all of these skis come in at 599 except the Scimitar at 499.

here's a link to the scimitar.
http://www.skis.com/mens-twin-tip-skis/c1000003492/rossignol-scimitar-twin-tip-skis-2012-p227490.html?utm_source=newschoolers&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=rossi%2Bscimitar&utm_campaign=skis.com
Jun 13 2011 5:51PM
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snasty
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this. fujas or rossignol s3s would probably be sick for you. I really like the width of the fujas.
Jun 13 2011 9:33PM
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RudyGarmisch
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186 Jeronimo if you are looking for sub 100mm waist, 186 Jeffrey if you want something a bit wider. $549 for Portland OR built, bamboo core, burly skis. Presale ends in two days!
Jun 14 2011 12:08AM
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Crocodile
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Liberty helix?
Jun 14 2011 12:09AM
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Pastie
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Blends, awesome ski
Jun 14 2011 12:13AM
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crunkiest
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blends sound really good for you
Jun 14 2011 1:21PM
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Waldo-
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soo many options. any of you tried any of these out? thanks for suggestions

Jun 22 2011 5:22PM
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Thefujasa
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K2 Kung Fujas, Line blends or Rossignol S3. I personally love K2's and recommend them to everyone. all of these skis are nice in deep snow, maybe powder too and also good in park. I think all of them will be good for you, just choose which attracts you more.
Jun 24 2011 12:43PM
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Waldo-
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i see k2s most often in big mountain/ back country videos but it could always just be sponsor placement.
Jun 26 2011 12:04AM
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blatt
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Line blend.
Jun 26 2011 2:45AM
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No_Dub
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s3's are some of the funnest skis around
Jun 26 2011 3:28AM
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Sklar
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if you will be in CO, and already have a park ski i would go for a bigger ski, something around 110mm waist, as your other ski
Jun 26 2011 1:04PM
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Waldo-
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i guess i should also be asking whats durable also
Jun 26 2011 5:30PM
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