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Ski for the woods and the park as well. Need help ns'ers!

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Jedo
Posts: 49 - Karma: 10
I need to buy a new pair of skis this season. I have read a lot about several skis, but can't really decide which skiis that will be perfect for my skiing. I love to ski off-pist. Here in Norway there are a lot of trees, so I kind of need some skis that are easy to handle and can make fast short cuts so I dont end up planting my face in the trees. I mby ski good pow snow once a year (max), so I dont need any specific powskis. I also hit the park, so ofc a ski that can handle the park as wel would be great

I am also unsure about the lengt that I need. I never really hit the big jumps, so I dont feel that I need long skis that will make my landings easier. I am 188-189cm tall, and now I am riding AR6 that is 181cm long. I maybe feel that they are a bit too long? I don't know, would it be fatal if I got some skis that are shorter? Like I said, I need to make fast and short cuts when I carve. But ofc, I also hit groomers, so I don't want a pair that I cant really enjoy some fresh groomers in the morning.

Thanks for answers.

- Jedo
Nov 29 2011 3:59AM
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tbayskier
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atomic punx or scott tom wally pros.  They both are light, nimble, and fun.  Doesn't sound like you need a wide waste, and turning is a priority.  These skis turn well
Nov 29 2011 4:13AM
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Jedo
Posts: 49 - Karma: 10
Yes, ok. I also weight about 80kgs. I will probably never hit some really fresh pow in the next 2-3 years, so I dont think I need any powskis. I never do hit any big jumps, but I love to just play around in the park with the smaller jumps, and do some 180s or 360s (awesome, I know). I am just not that crazy. I love to do some groomers, and like I said, I need some skis that turn fast when I go off-pist.

And what about the length of the skis? Can I go under 181cm, when I am 188cm tall?
Nov 29 2011 4:19AM
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