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2013 K2 Domain or 2013 Liberty LTE

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JFranciscoR
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So here's the gist of it, I can get a good deal on either of these skis but I have to pre-order them in a few days and need help choosing which one I' gonna buy.

I'm 6'00" 150lbs I want a ski thats poppy, good for rails, and acceptable for most jumps and for groomers.

What's your opinion on both skis, from experience or from what you've heard.

Thanks +k
Apr 17 2012 9:36AM
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JFranciscoR
Posts: 56 - Karma: 33
bump
Apr 18 2012 5:25AM
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JFranciscoR
Posts: 56 - Karma: 33
Come on, I really need help on this
Apr 20 2012 8:03AM
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schmies
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Go for the Jib Rocker on the DOMAIN. Fun as hell.
Apr 20 2012 12:03PM
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Kretzschmar
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this ^

i have the 2012 domains. super fun. excellent on rails due to the zero camber. really easy for switch ups and stuff like that. and on jumps? its really great and holds up well.
Apr 20 2012 1:21PM
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JFranciscoR
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How are they in terms of weight? Compared to thalls for example.
Apr 20 2012 3:28PM
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p-fo
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They're gonna be heavier than THall's but I think you will get used to it. I know I've always used heavier skis (anthems and abangs) so my new pair of Domains won't be that much different.
Apr 20 2012 3:47PM
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BearProductions
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k2 domain
Apr 20 2012 5:03PM
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Kretzschmar
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agreed. the domains are a little beefy-er but you get used to them. also they stand up to quite a bit of abuse.
Apr 21 2012 12:31AM
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KillaSteeze
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i second this, i have some 2012 domains and theyve been awesome, held up really well on jumps and rails so far
Apr 21 2012 1:23AM
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bgould
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i have had the domains and i would go for the ltes
Apr 21 2012 5:24AM
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JFranciscoR
Posts: 56 - Karma: 33
Can you say your reasons? Btw, I can choose the Iron Maiden/Recoil too.

The ON3P filthy rich are the skis I would truly love to buy, but since I can't get a good deal on them I'm going with K2 or Liberty
Apr 21 2012 8:44AM
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bgould
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ltes have bamboo core which i like (light and lots of pop). domains are too soft and do not hold up very well
Apr 21 2012 12:14PM
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Newschool_Pope
Posts: 2473 - Karma: 267
same here. they feel heavy and dead. got domains from 2012 but im still using my beat up 2010 punx.
Apr 21 2012 12:22PM
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joshua
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Get some leg strength boyzz
Apr 21 2012 3:51PM
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Kretzschmar
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yea they are flexy as shit if you put some muscle into it. and it takes some time to break in like most skis.
Apr 21 2012 4:13PM
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bgould
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i did not find them really heavy but i agree that they feel pretty dead. not sure if the OP plans on hitting large jumps but i would not recommend the domains if you are. they are one of the softest skis on the market
Apr 21 2012 8:55PM
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Newschool_Pope
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its not about the leg strength. its just too soft + early rise for a 180 lb 6ft2 skier isnt ideal. i also prefer kickers. wouldnt buy them again, but since many people love them you should try them for yourself.

to me, bamboo core and camber just sounds alot more responsive and playful. but i did like the domains in slushy conditions.
Apr 22 2012 11:56AM
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JFranciscoR
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So would the Iron Maiden/Recoil hold up better and be more poppy?
Apr 23 2012 6:28AM
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Nicko1981
Posts: 527 - Karma: 180
LTEs - Simply a very good ski.
Apr 23 2012 8:32AM
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Kasanovah
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what about the Liberty Antigen? That's Waaayyyy more similar to the domain... stat-wise almost the same.

I'm personally debating domain, filthy, antigen, or ace o spades, with the only outsider consideration being the new thall. Love soft skis, but hate heavy skis... K2 has a bad rep for weight, but then again I haven't demo'd any K2's for like 4 years.



Sep 8 2012 5:07PM
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idskithat
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id say domains, mine are super fun and they hold up really well. yea theyre a bit soft, but they arent too bad. plus being soft makes them super fun, butters and surfaces swaps are a breeze
Sep 8 2012 5:32PM
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