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East Coast Touring/Pow Ski

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SkinTrack
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Hey NS!

Looking to get some new skis this year. I live on the east coast and will be doing lots of touring to earn my turns as well as some resort pow days.

I am 6 feet and 150 pounds. I am looking for a ski between 180-185 (I think) because I will be skiing a lot of tight trees and other east coast shady situations. Also go out West each year as well.

WIll probably be mounting Salomon Guardians, Fristschi Diamir Freeride pro, or Marker Tour F12 bindings.

Looking for something with a pretty good turning radius but doesn't have to be too tight.

Some skis I had in mind:

- Armada Norwalk
- Armada JJ
- Salomon Rocker 2 115
- Atomic Automatic
- Line Opus
- Black Diamond Amperage

I am an aggressive skier and I love to drop clifs and bomb jumps. Rarely to I land switch but I tend to spin quite often.


Thanks NS, ++ K to all!


Oct 3 2012 3:12PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Look into the Coreupt Slasher as well. 

I was really surprised at how light they felt, considering they had Jester demos on them.  The 20m turning radius made them super quick in the trees, and a 112mm waist made them float in the pow.

Yes, they filed for bankruptcy this spring so they could re-structure, but they still made a good quality product.  Their marketing just was kind of poor.

Oh, and you can find them for CHEAP.
Oct 3 2012 6:18PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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Also look at the magic j they have a 18 m turning radius I believe and I just picked up a pair and they look sick plus they're super light which would be good for touring
Oct 3 2012 7:24PM
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SkinTrack
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For sure don't want something as flexible as the Magic J's. Just seemed like to much of a playful powder ski for me.
Oct 4 2012 2:43PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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Haha well forget the jj then they're softer than the magic j
Oct 4 2012 6:51PM
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SkinTrack
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bump!
Oct 14 2012 5:34PM
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SkinTrack
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help help
Oct 20 2012 11:07AM
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Banane.
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New ski for revelstoke but they will be my touring ski next winter for big jay and chic choc. Lighter then I expected, but def not feather light.



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Oct 20 2012 11:13AM
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Belzebub
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Look into the faction candide 3.0, their 112mm on the waist and weighs 1750grs in the 175cm version!
Oct 20 2012 4:03PM
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SlurrP
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4FRNT turbo is a great choice. i used that with trekkers and they killed last season in vail.
Oct 20 2012 5:19PM
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k2andcannoli
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The Marker f12 is a squire based at binding...the squire is prob the worst binding to come out in the last 10 years. Gard/tracker all day.
Oct 20 2012 8:04PM
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Bender.
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This.
Oct 21 2012 12:10PM
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Pudge
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186 Vicik Tours!

I wanted them so bad with the Guardians, they would be straight sex.
Oct 21 2012 1:44PM
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zahava
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4frnt Hoji's look awesome for touring, probably going to be my daily driver out in whistler. ON3P BG tours could be your ticket as well, kill it in the trees but have elliptical reverse sidecut so you can still rail turns. Same great performance as the reg just lighter. On the east coast and trips out west your going to want something can handle crud and variable snow just as well as powder. That's where a longer turn radius and stiffer ski comes in handy, especially considering your a bigger guy.
Oct 21 2012 4:04PM
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Pudge
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Which is why I say the Vicik; really great all mountain, crud buster. The turn radius is comparable to the BG in the same 186 size. Plus it's 100 bucks cheaper in the tour selection. He emphasized the lack of switch skiing, so the half twin wouldn't hurt.

The Guardians are by no means cheap so every penny you could save with going with the Vicik you can put towards the Guardian. But you cannot go wrong with either. If you want a beautiful ski that is going to last you a long time, go ON3P
Oct 21 2012 4:26PM
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zahava
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Fair enough. But yeah, OP is definitely off track with JJ/Opus. As for those other models I've heard BD amp's are nothing spectacular other than the fact they are super light, just another pin tail shape, BD's are also not the greatest in the durability department, but that's probably because they are trying to keep the weight down. Norwalk's are new this year so there isn't much info out yet, people loved the TST but it's kind of a gamble unless you can get on a pair. Automatics look bomber, great charging sticks, might be too much ski for the tight east coast trees, they are also really heavy especially once you put a tracker/guardian on em.

I'm in a really similar situation as the OP, I ski EC but I'm moving out west for the winter (Whistler), looking to tour. I need a ski that light and can handle all conditions as well as being useable back home. I'm fairly aggressive, looking for a confidence booster that won't deflect and squirrel out at speed. Whistler isn't perfect powder, it's PNW cement. Hopefully gonna get some Hoji's on pro-deal! I'm 5'10/130-140.
Oct 21 2012 4:36PM
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Kid_Eh
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I was in the same boat. Just picked up a pair of Pettitors. Got a deal I couldn't refuse. Reviews seem to say they're good on groomers. A bit fat but we'll see.

http://www.evo.com/skis/k2-pettitor.aspx#Reviews
Oct 21 2012 5:30PM
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SkinTrack
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BUMP! Need more opinions!
Oct 29 2012 4:59PM
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50Kal
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Theres a blister review on the Automatics. I haven't skied it yet but sounds like a option.

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2012-2013-atomic-automatic/3
Oct 29 2012 5:14PM
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