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Park/All mountain ski suggestions!

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Autist
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Okay this is going to be my last thread about what skis!
i want to get a ski that will be great in the park but will also be pretty damn good on the groomers!(also needs to be durable)
I am 5'6.5" and about 120 lbs but i am still growing, i am an intermediate-advanced skier but i am a beginner at park! I want it to be playful but still be able to hold an edge.

I can't ship k2 or line to Australia so they have to be ruled out.
I have been looking at the:
K2 Recoils ( i was set on these until i found out i can't ship them to Aus.)
Surface Double Times
Armada Ar7 but it might be too stiff.

Anyway i hope i can get some help on this and sorry if it pisses you off seeing another one of these threads!
Oct 5 2011 8:57AM
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YewTard
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I was going to say the AR7 but as you mentioned it might be a little stiffer than you're looking for. Not sure what your snow is like but the ARV kills it all over the mountain.
Oct 5 2011 9:17AM
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Autist
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Snow is pretty average! haha, but we get our days. Lots of slush usually on the most popular and easy runs as you would expect. I did look at the arv but it is a bit pricey at around $600.
Oct 5 2011 9:22AM
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Newschool_Pope
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alpha 1, liberty lte are pretty solid park / all mountain skis. if you prefer traditional skis, id recommend pipe cleaners
Oct 5 2011 9:38AM
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Autist
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Thanks man! Would the Alpha 1's be any good for carving? The LTE's seem like a sick ski but i can't get them very cheap.
Oct 5 2011 9:51AM
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Autist
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Bump guys, any more help?
Oct 5 2011 6:29PM
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SteezoSaurus
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The Alpha 1s are a great ski on edge. They are stable at high speed and they have a pretty predictable ride quality.

Out of all of the skis I have ridden, that one is the best for a one ski quiver.
Oct 5 2011 6:30PM
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Autist
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Sounds good! i'm definantly leaning to them now!
Oct 5 2011 6:31PM
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SteezoSaurus
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What size were you thinking of getting? Keep in mind you want to run a bit longer with an early rise ski such as the Alpha.
Oct 5 2011 6:32PM
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spkillah
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No one on here ever mentions Head Skies. I have the Head Bullet's and i had the JO pros and they were the bests skies ive ever ridden. Theyre bullet proof pretty much, good and stable for jumps and just a fun ski all around the mountain.
Oct 5 2011 6:34PM
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Autist
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I was thinking of just getting the 170cm. Thanks for your help!

Oct 5 2011 6:38PM
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Autist
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Nice! i will definantly check them out!
Oct 5 2011 6:39PM
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Autist
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Does anyone have the Halo? would it be too soft for what i am looking for?
Oct 5 2011 7:04PM
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Cab3
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If you want it to hold an edge, the Halo will not as well as the other skis mentioned. It's a fairly park specific ski performance wise
Oct 5 2011 9:51PM
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BmoChop
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check the surface double time, line chronic, and armada el rey if you're on a budget.
Oct 5 2011 10:13PM
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Autist
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Okay thanks guys! i'm going to go with either the alpha 1 or double times!
Oct 6 2011 3:05AM
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Autist
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Just found out i can get the 2010 Armada Ar6's in 171cm for 399 brand new, would these be good? and i found out that the alphas have a race base that you have to wax fairly often so that is kind of a put off.
Oct 6 2011 3:31AM
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Autist
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Sorry about bumping this thread again, i can get Liberty LTE's for $569 or Ar6's for $415. Which should i go for!?
Oct 6 2011 9:36PM
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snl093
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you guys say the ar'7 are to stiff have guys even ridden them cause im the same exact weight and height and im gettin 166 ar7's
Oct 7 2011 1:39AM
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griffaah
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i have chromics and theyre sick for everything
Oct 8 2011 9:53AM
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Autist
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Thanks bro!

Oct 8 2011 10:40PM
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Autist
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Last bump, i just want to know if it's worth getting the ar6 or LTE's?
Oct 8 2011 10:40PM
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