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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
I've been looking at different k2's, and am interested in the Sights, Domains, and Iron Maidens. Price plays into it quite a bit, may sell my current setup and hope to get enough for at least the bindings, but if I had my choice, and enough money I'd go straight for the iron maidens. I'm 6'3 160 lbs. and an intermediate/advanced skier, I'm aware that the largest k2 size is 179, but measures larger. Inb4 hate on wanting a proper sized pair of skis. I'll be doing 75% park, 25% all mountain, and I live in the northeast so pow days aren't completely unreasonable. I'd just like some advice on which pair people have had the best experiences with. I've only ever heard good things about all three, and am skiing on 2012 after bangs so any of them will be an upgrade.
Mar 4 2013 7:40PM
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stupendous-man
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The sights are an entry level ski if I'm not mistaken, so you might want to stay away from it. I have heard nothing but good things about the other two though.
Mar 4 2013 7:42PM
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Thadius.Castle
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As far as park riding goes, I'm extremely careful with what I do, won't be hitting anything bigger than 35 feet, and just getting back into rails after a string of injuries, so nothing to massive or horrible. I'm aware the sights are as you said a bit more beginner oriented but this may change your thinking a bit. My abangs have a few nicks on the top sheet, and the bases are a but dehydrated, but I'd give the, 8.5/10 in shape.
Mar 4 2013 7:50PM
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schmies
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The SIght is 85 underfoot with a snappy tail. Not an entry level ski. Just stiffer and narrower than a Recoil/Maiden.
Mar 4 2013 7:55PM
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