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Scimitar vs. Recoil

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AGOF
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Hey, so i am pretty sure that i am going to get K2 recoils this year, but the rossi scimitars look really sick. I weigh 180, am 5'10, shred everything, and more than anything want a really durable ski. can anyone talk me into the scimitars?
Nov 26 2011 3:51PM
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Whatsonboss
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If your looking for really durable then go k2
Nov 26 2011 4:37PM
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AGOF
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any other opinions? ive already been on k2s and loved them, so i think that is what ill get
Nov 26 2011 5:16PM
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Banane.
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http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2011-2012-rossignol-scimitar-185cm
Nov 26 2011 5:20PM
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DUKES
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the scimitar is more all-mountain than the recoil since its 98 underfoot and the recoil is 90. the scimitar is a bit softer than the recoil, not too much. The scimitar is more playful all-mountain since is a bit softer, wider, and it is flat underfoot.
Nov 26 2011 5:46PM
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AGOF
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i know what both skis are. im just wondering if people have had good experiences with the recoil
Nov 26 2011 5:50PM
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RyandaGod
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totally different skis. The scimitar has no camber with gradual early rise in the tip and tail. Making is super playful, its almost like a softer bridge when it comes to profile and dimensions. The recoil will have tons of camber underfoot, and when in contact a good deal of early rise in the tips, nothing too crazy though. Both are durable imo too
Nov 26 2011 5:51PM
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AGOF
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this is more what im looking for, thanks for the input, im kinda looking for a different sort of ski than i have had too, the scimitar does look like a pretty sweet jibbing/ jumping ski, but not like a hardcore park ski, if that makes sense.
Nov 26 2011 6:04PM
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RyandaGod
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yea I would recommend a pair, I have a fresh set with new fks' waiting to hit the snow
Nov 26 2011 6:05PM
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josh226
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I've got a pair of scimitars, hoping to get out next week to try them out. My first mid-fat ski so I'm pretty pumped to try something new. The recoils are a nice ski though, however if you're looking for something different than a previous K2, go with the rossi.
Nov 30 2011 2:55AM
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^BEANS^
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I'm looking in to getting the Scimitar as well. I got to demo a pair of recoils at hood over the summer , they where kinda stiff and i  prefer a softer ski. I don't see why they used the all terrain rocker on a park ski that seems kinda odd.  If your still looking at getting the Recoil and want symetrical rocker get the Revival (2010-2011 version of the recoil) .
Jan 9 2012 11:18AM
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