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Best width for jibbing?

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applejuice205
Posts: 76 - Karma: 71
hey guys, im looking at getting some surface no times, but theyre kinda narrow at the waist(76mm).  i was wondering, what are your thoughts on a narrow ski for jibbing? and would it be easier to jib on a narrower ski like the no times or a slightly wider ski such as atomic punx?
Jan 22 2013 11:49AM
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avocado.
Posts: 262 - Karma: 247
skinny skis will feel better for spins as they are lighter, but ading a width to a ski makes them more buttery and dampy.
i prefer wider skis as they feel great on anything.
both skis youre looking at are fairly skinny.
i would suggest line chronic or something along the 90 mm mark, as skis will be great in park but youll appreciate it on softer stuff too
Jan 22 2013 12:40PM
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jmasterp
Posts: 1976 - Karma: 233
Go one times
Jan 22 2013 1:17PM
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BrewskiJr
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What?
Jan 22 2013 1:48PM
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Chubz.
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im getting these next year. Cannot wait, gonna be a pretty big jump from an 85 (k2 press) but one times seem like the perfect ski
Jan 22 2013 1:59PM
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applejuice205
Posts: 76 - Karma: 71
dang, those one times look sick, they have that badass rocker
Jan 22 2013 4:10PM
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applejuice205
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by the way, when ski grinding is there a noticeable difference in how "locked on" you feel when you have a narrower ski?
Jan 22 2013 4:24PM
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Cotter
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I prefer my 84 underfoot head GP84s for jibbing and my 92 undefoot chronics for jumps
Jan 22 2013 7:22PM
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_Mack
Posts: 433 - Karma: 116
yeah skis with a wider waist will feel better for jumps! but i demoed the halos and alphas and both were soooo good on jumps even thou there waist is only 82mm.. the alpha was better because its stiffer but both slayed kickers! i am buying the halos this week because they are the best ski I ever skied on in my opinion... there so good for jibs and pretty good on jumps and there sooo light and poppy! so the narrow waist will be fine in personal preference ... I have domains right now and there 90mm and i like the halos better they felt better on jumps
Jan 22 2013 8:50PM
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applejuice205
Posts: 76 - Karma: 71
i just bought the surfaces, im cutting myself off from buying any more skis this season because ive already bought some line sir francis bacons, line traveling circuses, and now the surfaces. i have an addiction! i was going to buy some halos but i dont have the money, i think i will next year

Jan 22 2013 8:54PM
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_Mack
Posts: 433 - Karma: 116
holy shit why would you buy the surface skis when you have the TC thats a awesome ski i heard !! and hell yeah i am never gonna change off of armada skis that my favorite brand hands down!!!!! and the halo is the best ski ever in my opinion !!!!! Hornbeck is 100% correct about the halo! i recommend the halo to you for next year and there getting much much wider the halos!
Jan 22 2013 9:02PM
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ForeverYung
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My park skis are 89 underfoot and they are perfect for erry thing
Jan 22 2013 9:10PM
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_Mack
Posts: 433 - Karma: 116
how are the moment jibs?? i heard moments are dope as fuck but they have shitty durability
Jan 22 2013 9:14PM
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applejuice205
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btw, im buying the surfaces because the tc skis are HEAVY. the tc's weigh around 3800 grams per pair and the surfaces weigh about 2800 grams. thats about a 2 lb weight difference. normally i dont care much about having a ski on the heavier side, but these are just rediculous
Jan 22 2013 9:20PM
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_Mack
Posts: 433 - Karma: 116
you should of got the HALOS there soooooo light and poppy and awesome !!!!!! i cant wait till mine come in the mail!
Jan 22 2013 9:22PM
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applejuice205
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lol im 15 and have no job and i cant withdraw from my bank account until im 18, the only reason i could get the surfaces is because i got them for $175 on the house lol, ill definitley get halos in the future. hit me up if you ever wana trade or sell your halos in the future
Jan 22 2013 9:28PM
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_Mack
Posts: 433 - Karma: 116
ahhhh i see thats a good reason not to get them lol.. and yeah definitely ill hit you up if i ever wanna sell them or trade
Jan 22 2013 9:30PM
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ForeverYung
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I love them. I believe it was one year where they had some issues but got them fixed up. So far I have had zero problems with mine, besides top sheet chipping which happens to all skis
If you are thinking about getting them, go for it
Jan 22 2013 11:39PM
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