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A question for my ski gear geniuses!

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momentz
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Hey guys I have a ski dilemma! Right now I have around 300$ and am in need of some new skis! I ride like 60% all mountain and 40% park but mostly only jumps! Also feel free to name any ski brand you would recommend! Because I may get two pairs of Skis this year. Also I would like to head for smaller brands of skis unlike solomon and k2 and such! Finally I realize this should be in gear talk but ski gabber receives much more traffic so Better results for me! Thanks for all your help and +k for all that help! Thanks! :)
Nov 14 2011 8:35PM
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momentz
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Oh ya by the way I meant to say 500$ budget will work! Thanks guys!
Nov 14 2011 8:37PM
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jibpig
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get the line blends they are in your price range and are exaclty what you want. I have the blends and they are so sweet.
Nov 14 2011 8:40PM
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DERS.
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off the top of my head...

line blend
line chronic
armada arv
armada tst (might not be the best in the park but will fucking slay everywhere else)
4frnt msp
icelantic pilgrim
k2 kung fujas (big name brand.. but awesome all around ski)

Nov 14 2011 8:43PM
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chiefbroseph
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line opus
line sir frances bacon
armada jj
liberty helix
skilogic bomb squad
atomic blogs
rossignol s7

Nov 14 2011 8:54PM
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momentz
Posts: 875 - Karma: 285
Thanks guys! +k to you! Any other options? Like I said before I prefer smaller companies! Anythig you think is cool with me! Thanks!
Nov 14 2011 8:54PM
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some brands to look into:

moment
line
on3p
icelantic
faction
liberty
Nov 14 2011 8:55PM
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egg.
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RMU
Nov 14 2011 8:56PM
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rudager
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Surface Double Time or Watch Life
Nov 14 2011 8:58PM
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momentz
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Bump!
Nov 14 2011 9:26PM
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Drail
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this
Nov 14 2011 9:28PM
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Chett
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Icelantic Pilgrim and if you want something a little more park directed the Icelantic Da'Nollie
Nov 14 2011 9:35PM
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momentz
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Coolio keep up the good work! Sorry icelantanic fans I really am not a big fan of the graphics! How are coreupt and bluehouse and small company's like that! Anyways good work!
Nov 14 2011 9:45PM
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rudager
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I thought you bought Double Times
Nov 14 2011 9:47PM
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gups53
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liberty morphic or LTE
Nov 14 2011 9:58PM
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THURSTY
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go rossi for all mountain son
Nov 14 2011 10:40PM
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_Mac_n_Steez_
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armada ar7

line chronic

k2 recoil

i have the ar7 and they slay all mtn. and park

Nov 14 2011 11:18PM
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rudedog41
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Sellin last years armada el reys for 350 and they slay all mountain and have perfect fles for jumps
Nov 14 2011 11:26PM
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momentz
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Bump! And by the way I don't really consider armada and line small I was thinking you guys would say faction and surface and brands like that but carry on! :)
Nov 15 2011 6:17AM
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momentz
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Bump!
Nov 15 2011 10:58AM
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Shifties4Dayz
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on3p.

you wont be dissapointed
Nov 15 2011 12:44PM
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FNJ
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fat-ypus L-toro
Nov 15 2011 12:51PM
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FoxyBrown
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For the best performance for what you are looking, I would say the Rossi Scimitar. You can check it out on their website, and it's for sale on skis.com. It's got U rocker though, so it depends on if you want traditional camber underfoot or if you're willing to try something more progressive.

For a more traditionally designed ski, check out the Armada ARV (I would recommend the TST 100% but it isn't great for park due to its design) or the Scott Punisher. All these skis slay it so you can't go wrong with any of them when you make a decision.

Good luck with your search!
Nov 15 2011 4:44PM
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FoxyBrown
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Ah, one more thing. Forgot the Moment Tahoe. That one will do work too.
Nov 15 2011 4:46PM
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StoneFacedBuddha
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Check out Bluehouse. They're high quality bamboo, pretty sweet dimensions, and super inexpensive. I have a pair of Maestro 178's from last year and they're super light and poppy, really stable, and they float like boats! They seem a little soft at first for charging but they're fairly stiff under-foot and they ride super sweet. And even though Rossi is bigger, they make some quality shit. My s3's from 4 years ago are still really poppy and they are very playful. S7 and the new S3s are REALLY fun too.
Nov 16 2011 8:36PM
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belden...
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No dont get the opus or blog and probably not sfb either. Where do you live? What kind a skier are you? could you handle a fatter ski in the park. ON3pP Jmos are sick if you can. From what i see in this i'd say go with AR7's or Chronics
Nov 16 2011 8:51PM
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ski4g
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you can browse all the brands skis here and filter for freeride http://find-skis.skigenie.com/ski/browse/
Nov 16 2011 8:54PM
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momentz
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i could handle a thicker ski! i also ski in ohio and new york! and like i said 500$ is my budget!
Nov 19 2011 1:42PM
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belden...
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Get the chronic or ar7. Don't go over 95 underfoot
Nov 19 2011 2:19PM
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momentz
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alright! Is there any small brands you could reccomend? i really want to go for a realitively small company! thanks!
Nov 19 2011 2:32PM
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colleenator
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are you looking to buy bindings as well? if so, you might need to rethink your budget. i tried to do a $500 budget and it did not work out. i ended up spending close to $800. the only way for you to get cheap solid skis would be from past seasons, ski swaps, and maybe in the sell/trade forum section.
if i was you i would get an all mountain ski with twin tips. basically all you have to do is research. backcountry.com is a great website and if you have any questions, you can ask by clicking 'chat now' on the top right hand corner. heres an example of an all mountain ski with twin tips:
volkl has solid skis but can be a bit pricey. as you can see above, those skis are regular $599 but are on for $419.30
also most online ski retailers have free shipping over $100 and some even have little freebies. before i got a free pair of skull candy "earmuff" headphones.
Nov 19 2011 3:09PM
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DGski
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on3p jeffrey
Nov 19 2011 3:12PM
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momentz
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I am only looking for a pair of skis no bindings! I think I have made up my mind but I would still love your suggestions!
Nov 20 2011 8:25AM
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momentz
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bump! :)
Nov 20 2011 5:49PM
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chiefbroseph
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meh, i could see not going with a opus or a blog but a sfb is a great all around ski for not only pow but park and the ar7 is not an all around ski.
Nov 20 2011 8:17PM
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