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Hate to ask, but I need help choosing new skis

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Phil-X-
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As much as i dont want to be another one of those guys asking for new ski advice, but I could really could use a few recommendations since the ski market is pretty huge.

Im 5'10"
155lbs
advanced skier i guess, needs something to take a trashing

Im looking for a ski that is park orientated but can handle some back country, I live in the midwest but i do go west a descent amount and love hitting bowls and chutes while im there.

I need new skis because my 155 salomon threats are pieces of shit and look like ski blades haha

Im looking to spend under $500, it would be nice to be between $350-$450 (selling my ipod and donating plasma for cash moneyy)


Thanks

(sorry if i forgot to include any information, let me know if i forgot to cover something)
Nov 16 2011 1:32PM
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The-Rodent
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my blends are super sick and you can do alot with them
Nov 16 2011 1:54PM
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Phil-X-
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oh and a couple skis ive been looking at-

Bluehouse Antics 175 ($329)
Line Chronics 173/8 (a lil pricey $500)
(would love blends but theyre $600)
Line Mastermind 167 or 177 ($329)
Atomic Punx 173 ($400)

Thats about all ive looked at, clearly not that big of list. I dont really care what the graphics are like
Nov 16 2011 1:55PM
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BjornR
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Im 5'9 and rode 173 punx. And it was the most fun ski I ever owned untill it snapped.

Its a really light, medium-soft flex ski. If I were you I would go 182 because they measure 180cm.
Nov 16 2011 3:47PM
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Phil-X-
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wait they snapped tho? that makes me doubt quality
Nov 16 2011 4:32PM
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rudager
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Surface Watch Lifes. 100 in the waist, regular camber, kills it everywhere. I know quite a few people who say they preform amazing in the park.
Nov 16 2011 4:34PM
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Phil-X-
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damn, pretty sick recommendation even tho it is at the top of my budget. looks like a great ski
Nov 16 2011 4:39PM
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rudager
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Check out the outlet page on evo.com there might be some in there.
Nov 16 2011 4:41PM
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Natebellanger
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these are preee sick:)

http://www.shredguru.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LIBLTE

Nov 16 2011 4:56PM
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Phil-X-
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Yea they got them for 500 Too
Nov 16 2011 5:02PM
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rudager
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Damn. They're an amazing ski. If you can, I recommend them
Nov 16 2011 5:21PM
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ski4g
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check out skigenie.com for some recommendation. you can either use the program or just browse and filter skis on your own.
Nov 16 2011 8:59PM
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Phil-X-
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eh
Nov 16 2011 10:46PM
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Phil-X-
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Hey guys what do you think bout this

Line Stepups 184cm paid $320 new
Nov 16 2011 11:47PM
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