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WHAT IS THE MOST BUTTERY SKI

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GuacamoleMane
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I'm getting a new pair of skis soon and i want something thats really buttery and has a nice swing weight I've heard the LINE Elizabeths, Fatypus G butters, and Armada T Halls r good but I'm open to suggestions

Mar 10 2012 4:58PM
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Crispy.
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Line Anthems Traveling Circus edition!
Mar 10 2012 5:25PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i was going to get those but there 178 and i like a shorter turn radius

Mar 10 2012 5:31PM
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Mr_pretzel
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afterbangs.
Mar 10 2012 5:33PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Atomic punx are pretty soft, take a look at them.

Are you specifically looking for a park ski?
Mar 10 2012 5:39PM
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Parks.
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i love my butter sticks

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Mar 10 2012 6:10PM
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Stose
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i have the punx and they are really soft and poppy.
Mar 10 2012 6:16PM
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GuacamoleMane
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Kind of o id say like 40% park but mainly just skis that are fun everywhere trees,pow, jumps,etc
Mar 10 2012 6:21PM
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ForeverYung
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than don't get a really buttery ski, if that's where you will be skiing check out the armada ar7 or line chronic
Mar 10 2012 6:49PM
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vermontana
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sorry for thread jack, but does anyone know how buttery the Armada Halos are?
Mar 10 2012 7:06PM
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pbandj
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DERP HERP DERP DERP DERP MERP
Mar 10 2012 7:18PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i would but those are both pretty stiff

Mar 10 2012 7:19PM
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skiingute
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I have the Punx. I ride them all-mountain cause it's those or my fatty pow skis. The Punx are soft as hell and riding in the powder is so shitty, it's hard to describe how bad it is. In any mixed snow conditions as well the Punx are pretty much garbage because of how soft they are tip and tail.

It sound's like you want an all-mountain park ski or a stiffer park ski than something really soft...
Mar 10 2012 7:21PM
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skiingute
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If you want a buttery do it all ski though the K2 Kung Fujas are pretty nice. They are soft tip and tail, can rip powder or groomers and shred rails and jumps.
Mar 10 2012 7:23PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i have stiff al mountain atomics that suck at everything so i want to try out some buttery skis now because buttery skis don't need good conditions or features to have fun with
Mar 10 2012 7:26PM
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skiingute
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go with a kung fujas type ski, a soft all-mountain playful stick
Mar 10 2012 7:29PM
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ForeverYung
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yes, but you dont want a buttery ski for what you just described. and they are not crazy stiff
Mar 10 2012 8:24PM
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GuacamoleMane
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id say i ride like 40% park 50% off trail/glades and then 10% groomers so i basically just want a short light ski that can handle the pow
Mar 10 2012 10:17PM
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ForeverYung
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Chronic might nit be the lightest ski out there, but it matches your description perfect
Mar 10 2012 10:33PM
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rudager
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JOYSTICK THESE

http://www.joystickskiing.com/storage/products/these/index.html
Mar 10 2012 11:01PM
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Peter.
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you could find some old invaders for cheap, those were literally noodles under your foot
Mar 10 2012 11:06PM
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thisisastickup
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elizabeths aere fucked up floppy. you want them if you can find them.

Mar 10 2012 11:08PM
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VD.
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They aren't bone crushingly stiff, i can still butter line chronics just takes a little more effort they are such a fun ski they feel really lively,poppy and light can't comment for the ar7 as i've never ridden them
Mar 10 2012 11:24PM
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I_liketobutter
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elizabeths or joysticks
Mar 10 2012 11:55PM
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doGelyst
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I'd have to say t-halls. I can nose butter and sideslip down the entire slope.
Mar 11 2012 12:34AM
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GuacamoleMane
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thats what i was thinking of getting but i wondered if the lizzies are too fat sometimes, like when there isn't a ton of snow
Mar 11 2012 9:13AM
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I_liketobutter
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i've ridden pairs of lizzies the past 4 years. the only thing they suck in is chopped up old snow and moguls. and if you're bigger than 5'9ish and 150+ lbs, they arent ideal for powder. you'll get a little tip dive, but still are tons of fun
Mar 11 2012 12:40PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i live on the east coast so i don't see much pow I'm really jus worried about how well they r on ice and man made snow and if i would be better of getting something a lil skinnier
Mar 11 2012 1:01PM
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I_liketobutter
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sry for the second reply, but search lizzies to find tons of threads describing them. there's tons of info on them.

I don't think you could go wrong with thalls, TC ski, joysticks, or lizzies. just pick a waist size you're comfortable with.
Mar 11 2012 1:03PM
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CorbinLefebvre
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Click for larger image If you say you ski park and all mountain i would check out the Armada ARV thats what Henrik is using in this picture and they are flexy but still wider for the all mountain pow and trees
Mar 11 2012 1:28PM
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I_liketobutter
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i've owned ARV's and i'd describe the as boring compared to lizzies and anthems/TC ski
Mar 11 2012 1:33PM
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GuacamoleMane
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what do u think would be good for me I've need skied anything fatter than a 85 so idk about the anthems and lizzies (90 and 110)
Mar 11 2012 2:34PM
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I_liketobutter
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lizzies for a more "surfy" feel, anthems/TC for traditional feel.
Mar 11 2012 3:33PM
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GuacamoleMane
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haha what do u suggest/ride I've never ridden any ski that wasn't traditional so idk
Mar 11 2012 3:55PM
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GuacamoleMane
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btw im 6ft 140lbs level 3 mountain skier, and just starting park,
Mar 11 2012 3:57PM
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rudager
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Well that being said, Elizabeths will be too short, and same with the Joystick These. Best bet is to get some 182 Atomic Patents
Mar 11 2012 5:11PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i have some atomic panics that are 173 and they feel perfect so i think the 172 of the lizzies will b fine and i can get the t halls in like 176
Mar 11 2012 5:21PM
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rudager
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This is where people start disagreeing with me, but you should look into something longer. Especially for your size. A 180+ length might feel like a change, but you'll love it once you're used to it. More stability for landings and pretty much everywhere. Better handling as well. If you're an advanced skier, you can easily handle something that is more suited to your height
Mar 11 2012 5:29PM
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GuacamoleMane
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i guess length is just preference I've heard center mounting skis makes them feel shorter so i will have to look into 178-180's
Mar 11 2012 5:45PM
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Poikenz
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I would agree with everyone else and say that you don't want anything too soft, you'll kick yourself for it after day 1. So ar7's or chronics would be a good bet. You could also look into rockered skis, they have a smaller turn radius (which helps in trees), can be pretty stiff yet because of the rise can still be buttery.
Mar 11 2012 5:50PM
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rudager
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It does come down to preference. For you, I strongly suggest something like a 178 Line Anthem. I've been skiing some, and I'm a little bigger than you, I find them short, but I'm sure you'd love them. Centre mount them and boom! You'll be fine
Mar 11 2012 5:50PM
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GuacamoleMane
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thanks I've heard good stuff about them il get the new tc ones
Mar 11 2012 5:52PM
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rudager
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Or listen to what Dannad54 said and look into a rockered ski, my suggestion would be the ON3P Filthy Rich. 181, centered, rocker shape, they kill it everywhere, especially the park
Mar 11 2012 6:02PM
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GuacamoleMane
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I've been looking for the anthems in 178 and can't find any on the internet so i mite just have to
Mar 11 2012 6:12PM
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GuacamoleMane
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do u kno if they r good for butters too
Mar 11 2012 6:14PM
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rudager
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Rockered skis are great for buttering. It actually makes the skis a little easier to butter.

Anthems are amazing for buttering. Really smooth and soft.
You might just have to wait until next season though, this late in the season, most of the stuff is sold out.
Mar 11 2012 6:21PM
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GuacamoleMane
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ya the new anthems don't come out till jan and my ski season ends in march so that sucks
Mar 11 2012 6:27PM
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GuacamoleMane
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*they will be released in feb
Mar 11 2012 6:29PM
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Milksteak
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HGskis.

lightest, softest ski I've ever ridden.
Mar 11 2012 6:34PM
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rudager
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Well it's March now, and If your season is almost done, why not just wait till next season? Fresh batch of everything
Mar 11 2012 6:36PM
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I_liketobutter
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sounds like you should go demo some skis if possible, so you know a little more about what kind of ski you'd like
Mar 11 2012 7:13PM
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