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Help Me Choose a powder stick

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iLLbiLLy
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Moving out west in December and I need to get a powder ski. I want something that crushes deep snow but also playful enough to set spins off cliffs and what not. I can get a 40-50% off on 4frnt, liberty, scott, Icelantic, and klint.

I'm 6'2 so I'm looking for something in the 180+ to 190- range. All the powders skis come out to about the same price (450-550) so what should I get?

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Oct 4 2011 12:41PM
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mountainviper
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I've got the line opus and love it. Super playful. I'd recommend that or the atomic bent chetlers or the armada JJ or the on3p caylor.....all super playful pow skis.
Oct 4 2011 12:44PM
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SKI.ING
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As far as 4frnt goes I'd say the YLE or Renegade. Most likely the YLE for what you're describing, it seems to fit the bill.
Oct 4 2011 12:51PM
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Banane.
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180 or 187 klint krypto
Oct 4 2011 12:51PM
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iLLbiLLy
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Yea, i wish i could but I'm to broke to pay full price. thats why i listed the companies i get discount in the op
Oct 4 2011 1:08PM
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SlurrP
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haha don't forget bluehouse - you get a discount on your promotive account from them as well.

4FRNT YLE. it's a park ski that is made for the backcountry. i rode this at aspen last year and it slays
Oct 4 2011 1:28PM
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iLLbiLLy
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haha oh yea, i missed them
Oct 4 2011 1:35PM
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.nasty
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whatever you do don't buy icelantic. If you got a liberty discounty I'd personally pick them because they make the most bomber skis out of your list.
Oct 4 2011 1:41PM
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mountainviper
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If you put in enough effort, you can find the opus in that price range. No way you'll get the chets or caylors there though. Ya gotta call around to some of the smaller shops or massage a line rep. Good luck to ya either way though. Seeing all these new pow ski threads is gettin me pumped for this season.
Oct 4 2011 1:42PM
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iLLbiLLy
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yea i wish, my friend just got the opus they look so sick. I used to know our local line rep but I think he moved away.
Oct 4 2011 2:01PM
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rudager
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I've tried out the whole icelandic powder line, they werent the funnest things in the world. I'll throw my thoughts in and go for te YLE, they look just amazing, pretty much what youre looking for. Get the larger ski
Oct 4 2011 2:41PM
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.nasty
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you buy the artwork when you buy icelantic, not the skis. They're made for people who aren't very good at skiing, not bad just not good.
Oct 4 2011 3:01PM
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freeballer
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You should seriously get the Liberty Double Helix.  It's crazy versatile and my every day ski in Colorado.  The new Stealth Rocker is sick.  Floats like a dream, is super quick in the trees, stomps cliffs, light weight, super durable.  You just can't go wrong with it.  And believe it or not, it's really fun for carving groomers.  3 year warranty.
Oct 4 2011 3:18PM
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TheAtomicPunk
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I'd get the 4frnt CRJ or YLE if I were you.
Oct 4 2011 6:26PM
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Kreech
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4frnt yle 188 or klint krypto 189 /end thread
Oct 4 2011 7:06PM
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iLLbiLLy
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has anyone actually seen the krypto? I like the graphic but thats about all i know about them
Oct 4 2011 7:19PM
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Kreech
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variable turn radius, variable dimensions, but at a 189 they have very similar dimensions to the bent chetlers. 38% rocker, so about the same as bent chetlers also. Almost symmetrical. Full sidewall. Almost flat camber, so similar to night trains in that respect. Thats mainly what I've heard, but they look sick! I'd love to try a pair out.
Oct 4 2011 8:17PM
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iLLbiLLy
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I think I'm gonna go with the 190 double helix. I think being light it will make them easier on my bad knees.
Oct 4 2011 11:54PM
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Newschool_Pope
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id go for CRJs. really playful and nimble. can charge hard but are fun also in the chopped up and on piste. havent skid any of the other skis from brands you listed up there.
Oct 5 2011 7:31AM
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