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Looking for a stiffer ski

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Dylan_
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i think it's time to move on from libertys and get a stiffer ski.

i'm 5'11 200 pounds and if i land backseat i always slip out because my tails are noodles. i want something stiffer in the tail, but not too stiff in the front. i ride mostly rails so NS help me pick a ski
Dec 28 2011 9:49AM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,658
I always ride super stiff park skis so I may be of some help. I'm 6'2 200lbs

I'm riding halos right now, only got 3 days on them but they seem to be pretty good. It's hard to find a stiff ski with lots of pop, but the halos really deliver, they're also light which is great

I've also ridden libtech jib nas which i wouldn't recommend, they were a very dead feeling ski and way overpriced.

The other option for you would be heads, which I have always found to be great. I can't comment on their more recent product, but from what I understand it is much of the same. Also probably the most durable skis on the market

hope that helps a little
Dec 28 2011 9:54AM
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SteezoSaurus
Posts: 2630 - Karma: 2,670
The Armada Alpha 1 may be worth a look. It is stiff enough at high speed for us big guys, but it still has the ability to be quite playful at lower speed as well. If you have to tail gun, you definitely can without the tails washing out. Additionally, it is a great stick for buttering.
Dec 28 2011 10:02AM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
the ace of spade seems really stiff
Dec 28 2011 10:15AM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
armada el ray, faction wednesday
Dec 28 2011 10:58AM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21678 - Karma: 4,218
Lose weight fatass
Dec 28 2011 11:13AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Filthy Rich!
Dec 28 2011 11:47AM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
this. A few other options are volkl walls, alpha 1's, k2 extremes if you can find them
Dec 28 2011 12:01PM
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Wolffy
Posts: 949 - Karma: 131
Volkl Ledges!
Dec 28 2011 12:49PM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,290
This.

Or chronics.
Dec 28 2011 5:03PM
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californiagrown
Posts: 9794 - Karma: 2,014
Dynastar XXL's. nice and stiff and kill it on jibs. check it out.
Dec 28 2011 10:11PM
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Horsefacekillah
Posts: 867 - Karma: 878
This i love them so much i have 2 pair they killl in the park and are sold. insane swing weight.
Dec 29 2011 2:30AM
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jEEF
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Have you checked out line step ups? super stiff yet have tons of pop!
Dec 29 2011 12:08PM
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CDdesign
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 92
salomon suspect is super stiff compared to my heads/volkls/armadas
Dec 29 2011 12:59PM
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ColoradoSkiShop
Posts: 504 - Karma: 139
Everything from Surface we have in stock is on the stiff end, among other options
Dec 29 2011 1:00PM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,658
needless hate should be a banable offense, it would get assholes like this off the site and clean up the forums
Dec 29 2011 1:27PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21678 - Karma: 4,218
You're dumb.
Dec 29 2011 2:48PM
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Dylan_
Posts: 9824 - Karma: 1,404
he's my sponsor, LOL.
Dec 29 2011 2:50PM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,658
you're rattled because you said something rude, but aren't a big enough man to suck up your e-pride and apologize for it

there's a reason you have 13,000 posts and 18,000 karma, it's because no one values what you have to say because most of the time it's rude

start being nice and maybe people will pay attention
Dec 29 2011 5:21PM
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ericman
Posts: 405 - Karma: 155
Get the recoils there unreal and pretty stiff
Dec 29 2011 5:40PM
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.boz
Posts: 456 - Karma: 192
Haha
Dec 29 2011 5:43PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21678 - Karma: 4,218
I take it back, youre not dumb


but you are pretty fucking stupid
Dec 29 2011 6:06PM
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dunesquirrel
Posts: 464 - Karma: 70
i have volkl walls. havent ridden them yet but have put them on and feel super stiff

Dec 29 2011 6:13PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
Lost it.
Dec 31 2011 11:06AM
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hunterjibbypete
Posts: 51 - Karma: 30
you just defined surface double times, stiff in the tail, buttery in the tip, sick for jumps and jibs
Dec 31 2011 10:32PM
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