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What skis for east coast park/powder

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the.nile
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hi, i am looking to purchase a pair of fat skis that i will use 95% at Sugarloaf USA and the other 5% around vermont. i want a ski that will be able to go from powdery tree skiing to the park in the same run and work well in both atmospheres. I would like the ski to be no less than 95 underfoot but preferably 100 or higher. I want a really buttery, flexible ski and im not worried about it being stable at high speeds since i wont be charging any big lines

i can get a good discount through my shop but the ski has to be from rossi, k2, volkl, head, atomic, or line

so from the above brands, what would be my best choice for a soft, buttery, fat ski that is still good in the park?
Dec 1 2012 5:59PM
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profa_212
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I would suggest the line sir Francis Bacon, or the rossignol scimitar. Don't know much about the other brands though.
Dec 1 2012 6:36PM
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the.nile
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i will be mounting them with Look px12 bindings
Dec 1 2012 6:36PM
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GuacamoleMane
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k2 kung fujas just what u r looking for just picked some up this summer so stoked to ski em this year on the east coast and tehy are perfect for it at 102cm
Dec 1 2012 6:39PM
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GuacamoleMane
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more convincing http://
Dec 1 2012 6:40PM
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the.nile
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these are the two that ive been looking at the most, along with the blends. are the Bacons as soft as past versions? i saw on lines website that they made the flex firmer and it looks like they decreased the early rise and taper
Dec 1 2012 7:09PM
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profa_212
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Yea from what I have heard they did make it stiffer. But it is still going to be a fun ski. The stiffer they are the better they are going to be at charging. From what I had heard they are a pretty good middle ground.
Dec 1 2012 9:12PM
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the.nile
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awesome to know, thanks. now what about the Blend? it looks like a pretty solid ski, yet still buttery and playfull and still 100 under foot. plus its cheaper
Dec 1 2012 10:30PM
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profa_212
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I honestly don't really don't know much about those. But at 100 underfoot they are probably going to be a little better at park than the bacons.
Dec 1 2012 10:58PM
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the.nile
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now the Blends and the Scimitars seem pretty similar. i have a general idea of what the blends are like, do you know what the scimitars are like?
Dec 1 2012 11:31PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Atomic Access
Dec 1 2012 11:34PM
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Skurfer
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I know you didnt mention them in your brand list, but the Nordica Soul Rider would fit the bill real well. Id highly suggest checking them out.
Dec 2 2012 4:14AM
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the.nile
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nordica should be on the list as well, but ive never really liked their skis. ive never tried them, but the design and construction has never really appealed to me
Dec 2 2012 9:05AM
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Gmart
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Chronics?
Dec 2 2012 9:24AM
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Dirty.Harry.
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ON3P Jeffreys are pretty fun if you want something on the wider side...but they might not be as park-oriented (haven't taken mine in the park and probably won't...don't want to push the Dynafits too much). They are certainly playful though!

I have no experience with the Jeronimo but they're ~100 underfoot, depending on the length, and might work. Anybody with experience on those want to speak to them?
Dec 4 2012 10:39PM
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TheClap.
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One Lifes, most fun ive had
Dec 4 2012 10:53PM
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16robbinsl
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Bentchetlers?
Dec 5 2012 7:53AM
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SkiTheYeast
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On3p jmo, line blend
Dec 5 2012 8:14AM
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EthanScott23
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line blend if you want a one ski fits all kinda deal, hope i helped!
Dec 5 2012 3:32PM
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Dr.Dickless
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I ride a pair of 2010 blends, its a solid ski, but its a lot of ski

basically its built as an all mountain ski first so its a little stiff, and it holds a really solid edge, but if youre going to do a lot of park I wouldn't recommend it

If your generally skiing less than 10in of pow a park ski with significant tip rocker should work fine

look into these too
http://www.momentskis.com/shop/product/tahoe/
http://www.momentskis.com/shop/product/pb-j/
http://armadaskis.com/product/skis/ar-series/arv/
http://surfaceskis.com/hardgoods/lifeseries/watch-life/index.html

http://www.momentskis.com/shop/product/pb-j/


Dec 5 2012 7:04PM
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cdedecko
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Atomic Thoeries?
Dec 5 2012 10:43PM
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