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Picking a ski

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Dr.Gonzo
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ill start off by saying that this isnt a "tell me what ski to get because i cant decide for myself" thread, all im trying to say is, its annoying as hell. I wish there was a smaller selection, i mean there are like too many choices.

Thoughts anyone?
Mar 5 2012 11:02PM
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richard.
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choice is a good thing, allows people to pick a ski that suits your needs and style.
Mar 5 2012 11:05PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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thats true, but when it gets to the point where there are 10-15 companies all with all mountain/powder/park/pipe and jib skiis, i get just a tad overwhelmed
Mar 5 2012 11:23PM
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rach
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I disagree. All "genres" of skis tend to overlap in one way or another, depending on the skier. For example, I think a great "all mountain" ski is something in the 115-120mm waist range, whereas someone else may find a great all mountain ski to be in the 90-95mm waist range. Part of chosing a ski is understanding the compromise you're making. (ex. What kind of performance am I losing/making more difficult with a ski like this? What am I gaining with a ski like this?)
Mar 5 2012 11:32PM
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PEJibber31
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Demo.
Mar 5 2012 11:42PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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well basically heres whats happening (why i made this thread)

Ive had the same pair of lib techs for 3 years now, they're great. but they're de-laming like a mafucka right now and im going to need a new pair for next season, its hard for me to even start to pick a Park ski, which is all i want, because they're are so many options out there
Mar 5 2012 11:42PM
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richard.
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I understand were you're coming from, but you just have to find a ski with specs that meet your riding style (being soft or stiff, symmetrical or not, etc)
Mar 5 2012 11:48PM
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PEJibber31
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There are so many reviews out there on each ski model now that if you're really determined to buy now and you really can't demo, you can at least have a very solid idea of what you're getting yourself into. Like above post says, try to consider what you do, what you want to work on most. I've been in a similar position lately with early rise cambered skis since our conditions have sucked so bad demoing has been useless.
Mar 6 2012 12:02AM
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