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Pipe skis

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rockySMDross
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is it worth getting pipe skis to compete in pipe? and what would be the best pipe ski to get?

Jul 28 2012 12:35PM
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TheDavisMobile
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Yeah, Pipe skis are essential. I suggest the Head Oblivion, They're the best skis in the world.

Experience: I'm Simon Dumont.
Jul 28 2012 12:41PM
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Heart
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Any stuff park ski will work fine. You do want a fast ski though so you can haul ass and get huge hits in
Jul 28 2012 1:04PM
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HARVERSACE
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thought that said get huge tits in. good either way
Jul 28 2012 3:16PM
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Toaster-Tony
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I know little about pipe.. This may be a stupid question but what are the main differences between a park ski compared to a pipe ski?
Jul 28 2012 4:45PM
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tgildea
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You'll never use them to hit rails, so you can keep the edges much sharper than your everyday park skis. Similarly for the bases, no rails = smoother bases = more speed. You might also choose a stiffer ski than you would otherwise, if you normally ride soft skis in the park.
Jul 28 2012 5:22PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Alright thanks. So you pretty much just try not to beat the shit out of them haha.
Jul 28 2012 5:28PM
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Panda_with_Guns
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pipe skis are faster, stiffer, and probably going to be longer then average park skis. they will normally have the bases that are put on race skis
Jul 28 2012 5:33PM
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so_gangk
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get the ninthward pro pipe then everyone will know your gangsta
Jul 28 2012 7:25PM
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EARL
Posts: 598 - Karma: 3,052
For one, you want a fast, black base. You want sharp sharp edges and an edge / base bevel if you like it. I ride 2 and 2, some people prefer other bevels. Stiffness is another preference, Dorey and Riddle probably ride the stiffest skis ever. I prefer a little on the stiffer side, but still manageable. And as for a recommendation for skis, Pipe Cleaners all the way. Best ski I have ever ridden.
Jul 29 2012 3:55AM
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EARL
Posts: 598 - Karma: 3,052
Sorry for the double post, but if you want to legitimately ski pipe and compete in it, yes it is a big must to have pipe skis that never touch rocks, rails, and use ski straps whenever they're not on snow.
Jul 29 2012 3:59AM
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jerm
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listen to him. he has what probably is the best 9 and 10 in the pipe in skiing. no joke, its a thing of beauty
Jul 29 2012 4:01AM
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