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b_r_tregs
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SOOOOooo i'm doing this speech on what type of skis to use in the park (frontside vs. twintip) I already know a lot on this topic but i was just wondering if you guys have any pros or cons for both sides that i might not already know.

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Mar 1 2013 11:33AM
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Ehball
Posts: 183 - Karma: 233
Twintips you can land switch and do switch tricks..ergo improving the amount of things you can do, and improving your skill set.
Mar 1 2013 11:41AM
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coldcuts69
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how the FUCK are you going to write a whole speech on this topic?
Mar 1 2013 11:46AM
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90053
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Mar 1 2013 12:06PM
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SPUTnik.
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skiing backwards is a vital part of park skiing and thats why its important
Mar 1 2013 1:42PM
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Peachbutt
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More evenly distributed weight on twin tips?
Mar 1 2013 2:35PM
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Matt_T
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Don't have to worry about catching an edge with the backside of your ski on twin tips.

When you first start skiing backwards, having twin tips helps a lot of people feel more confident in there ability. I've noticed a lot of kids I teach are scared to go backwards because they don't have twin tips.
Mar 1 2013 2:50PM
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b_r_tregs
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thanks guys K+ for all

Except for CWT
Mar 4 2013 11:14AM
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Bonari
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Twintips, no question about it. Riding switch is essential.
Mar 4 2013 12:00PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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Hahaha, constructive criticism doesn't get +K?
Mar 4 2013 12:08PM
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FunkySane
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Well skiing switch of course, and better balance on rails and when spinning. Also when trying new tricks it is common that you might land switch accidentaly and when you have twintips you are less likely to catch the tip of your ski in the snow. Hope this helps even a bit.
Mar 4 2013 1:15PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Instead of what skis (twin-tips vs traditional) you should compare different brands of twin-tips for park, and maybe divide them into which skis are best for jumps, rails, and all around park. It's kind of a given that twin-tips are for park since any decent park skier has them.. It just kinda seems like you're taking the easy way out on this one.
Mar 4 2013 1:33PM
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coldcuts69
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its a valid question... you may want to re-think your topic.
Mar 5 2013 1:40PM
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RimJobber
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Also binding placement.
Mounting them center on park skis for balance
Mar 5 2013 1:42PM
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sNaubi
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not nececarely, depends on center of gravity on the ski, if its designed to be backmounted 2in you're gonna have a bad time if thats affects your balance so much my friend
Mar 5 2013 3:16PM
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redking
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You could also mention the difference in how stiff the different skis are?
Mar 5 2013 3:49PM
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sNaubi
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types of builds/technologies, i.e. lines "ollie carbon band" etc. that type of stuff
Mar 5 2013 4:19PM
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FroesenSkeeze
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Lol, try carbon ollieband.
Mar 5 2013 4:38PM
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wild.
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lighter and you are more centered and have more well distributed weight also versatility on snow like leaning back and forward and less edge catching
Mar 5 2013 4:53PM
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sNaubi
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Whatever, atleast you understod what i meant
Mar 5 2013 5:27PM
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