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Ski Choice Help

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MottsGetsYouTots
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I am looking for a new ski to buy this year for going out west. I ride mostly midwest hills but am going out to Telluride colorado this winter. I ride 85% park and am looking for a ski thats semetrical with camber under foot with tip and tail rocker (or the next best ski that is closest to these standards) im 5'11 160lbs 18 years old and currently ride '10 164cm Atomic Punx. If you could post any sugestions that would be great. 
Sep 18 2011 10:28PM
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SteezoSaurus
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You could always try a ski like the Armada Alpha 1s. They have a tip/tail rocker which makes the skis quite butterable. They make them in a 176 cm which would be perfect for your weight.
I have had mine for two seasons now and they take abuse quite well. The bases are still in prime condition and the edges have held up to rails just as good.
Most importantly I was impressed with how versatile the skis are. They do very well in pow considering their dimensions. They also hold edges well on groomers.
Highly recommended.
Sep 18 2011 10:32PM
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MottsGetsYouTots
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I was looking at the halos. i was just worried about how they ski switch since they are not semetrical. i feel like it would be harder to ride...
Sep 18 2011 11:20PM
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Dustin.
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Symmetrical skis came out well after people started riding backwards style. Most park skis aren't symmetrical....
Sep 18 2011 11:27PM
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MottsGetsYouTots
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Im just used to riding a semetrical ski. Is it harder to ride switch with out it?

Sep 18 2011 11:30PM
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MottsGetsYouTots
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Sep 20 2011 7:15PM
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