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Looking for park ski suggestions.

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snowdon
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Hey NS, I'd like to get some opinions from those more knowledgable than I. So long story short, I'm looking for a park-specific ski for myself. I'm a beginner park skier but a solid enough (level 3) skier everywhere else. I'm comfortable on small jumps and boxes, but I'd definitely like to get a lot better this year. Buying park skis is some good motivation to do that, ha. My biggest hang up right now is that I'm a pretty petite girl, so I'm a bit confused on what would work for me. I'm a shade under 5'5, 108 pounds, and will probably get closer to 100 pounds once ski season hits high gear. I have pow and all-mountain skis already, so these can be pretty much park only. I'm basically just looking for something fun with some pop that I can learn on. Price isn't really too much of an object, but of course cheaper is nice (I've been looking at previous years models of various skis, just because they tend to be a few hundred bucks less). I don't really have anything against women's skis, either; I'd be fine with considering something girl specific. Or not, whatever. I have a good deal on last year's armada arw that I'm kinda considering, so if anyone has any experiences with em please let me know.

I am in Salt Lake City and will be skiing mainly PC.

Sorry if I am leaving important info out, I have a wretched migraine and there's a car alarm going off outside and it's making it tough to think straight. Of course I am doing my research and whatnot too, but I figured it can't hurt to get some of your suggestions.
Nov 12 2011 6:10PM
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ParkisFun
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what boots do you use
Nov 12 2011 6:51PM
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*yostertoaster*
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Hey there, i bought new skis last year, i have the armada arw 2010 model, and they have a alot of pop and good shock resistance, but its my second year with them and they're starting to crack. if i were you, i'd try focusing on k2 models. just look at reviews and look at 2011 models because they'll be much cheaper. hope that helps

Nov 20 2011 1:52PM
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rudager
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Surface My Time or Double Time
Nov 20 2011 2:04PM
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flatland
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Irrelevant question is irrelevant
Nov 20 2011 2:18PM
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ParkisFun
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not true, if he has a boot that most likely has a very stiff toungue, it would be better to get a softer ski. if he has very heavy boots, we wouldnt want to suggest him a heavy ski, such as the line afterbang
Nov 27 2011 9:07PM
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p-fo
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OP is a she not a he. Also, why would we suggest something heavier or stiffer anyway? She is tiny!

OP, get something with a fairly soft flex that's light. I don't really know women's skis that well but Armada always makes light stuff with a softer flex. You could probably also do the ARV. My friend had them for park and loved them. I skied on them and they're super soft and light. Such is my limited knowledge.
Nov 27 2011 9:13PM
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mountainviper
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Maybe played out but the roxy broomstix team models are light and bombproof. My wife was rockin em for a few years but now she's on some other thing that wouldn't work for you. (pandoras for everything). But if you get the broomstix mount them at -2 of true center and my says their magical. I actually jus saw a set cheap on either getboards.com or backcountry.com. Can't remember. Good luck though.
Nov 27 2011 9:45PM
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mountainviper
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My "wife" says theyre magical. Sorry. Dumb mobile. But yeah also I recommended an older ski so you won't spend alot and don't mind beatin the heck out of it ya know?
Nov 27 2011 9:47PM
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MaMann
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Thall? i used mine last year you could probably find a older ski for a decent price, super poppy and the have a really soft flex in tip and tail, " butterzones" are really nice. Also you may be able to use the 166 they shouldn't be to long.. I have always liked armada and they make really durable lightweight skis, you could also look at the women's line of skis.
Nov 27 2011 10:51PM
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