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Fat symmetrical skis?

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ButteredToast.
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Looking to get a new pair of skis this year, had Atomic Patents last year and absolutely fucking loved them. They were 95 in the waist and symmetrical which I loved and they could plow through all kinds of shit. They also handled remarkably well switch. They were also manageable in the powder which I really liked.

The only thing I didn't like was that the edges were strangely delicate and cracked day 1 or 2 and ripped out pretty fast. I've been told that's fixed on this year's model though.

What would a comparable ski be? I can't find this year's model anywhere...
Nov 6 2012 4:21PM
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T.O.
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Line TC, Surface One Time, Joystick Skis
Nov 6 2012 4:30PM
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Obie.
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Take a look at the new Rossingnol Scimitar, 99 underfoot and nearly symmetrical dimensions along with a full rocker profile....the ski should be able to handle everything very well while remaining playful.
Nov 6 2012 4:48PM
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ButteredToast.
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Any difference between this years and lasts?
Nov 6 2012 5:17PM
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Obie.
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Other than the different sizes available (2012 model: 171, 178, 185. 2013 model: 167, 174, 181) and very minor difference in waist width (1 mm), I dont believe so.
Nov 6 2012 5:58PM
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A.C
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Moment ghost chant
Nov 6 2012 6:32PM
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bnewbs6
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4FRNT YLE. They are symmetrical and fat. And that's what you asked for..
Nov 6 2012 7:54PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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this. 93 underfoot, symmetrical. haven't taken to deep snow but they're super stable so far.
Nov 6 2012 8:01PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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1. Are you looking for 3 point or 5 point geometry?
2. How wide? IMO under ~105 isn't considered "fat" anymore...most all mountain skis seem to be in the 95-105 range now.
3. Whoever said the 4frnt YLE...I haven't skied it but have heard good things. It is also on the softer side I believe.
Nov 7 2012 8:57AM
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MothaHucker
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Nov 7 2012 9:56AM
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boomermcnasty
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Kastle XX110 West
Nov 8 2012 11:55AM
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Ghini
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this
Nov 8 2012 12:43PM
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Ali_Dibden
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4FRNT Hoji
Nov 8 2012 1:13PM
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momentz
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such a sick ski and same with the renegades may not be symmetrical but they tear up everywhere they go.
Nov 8 2012 3:40PM
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Ghini
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Yeah Hoji's have the perfect tails for landing switch:
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Nov 8 2012 4:11PM
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Jiberfish
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The new lifes are perfectly symmetrical. And they r fatttt
Nov 8 2012 6:39PM
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jmasterp
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Just bought a pair, I'm eager to try them in the park!!
Nov 8 2012 7:36PM
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ButteredToast.
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1) Iunno. Rocker would be nice in the deeper stuff though.
2) I'm thinking in the 110-100 range now....


I want something that will do well in the park and groomers but can handle MUCH deeper things when I go out west. I want something close to symmetrical so skiing switch isn't too big of a challenge.

Ideally, something fat enough to handle deeper things but still hold well in midwest/manmade snow.
Nov 11 2012 4:10PM
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50Kal
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I second this. Heres a review. I really want to try this ski out. Fully symmetrical Pow ski made by Kastle.
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2012-2013-kastle-west-xx110

Nov 11 2012 4:14PM
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ButteredToast.
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I would LOVE to have those but jesus, they are expensive
Nov 11 2012 5:29PM
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Andi_G
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They are soooo much fun
Nov 11 2012 5:34PM
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Stope.Neeze
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on3p filthy rich they look sick
Nov 11 2012 5:55PM
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Stope.Neeze
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http://www.on3pskis.com/products/skis/filthy-rich/
Nov 11 2012 5:57PM
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james6345789
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I have them and they are sick, but I wouldn't exactly call 88 mm underfoot fat.
Nov 11 2012 6:30PM
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W.Kibs
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Line anthems sick as hell
Nov 24 2012 3:10PM
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