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I need new skis. I need suggestions.

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Shifties4Dayz
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So far this year I have destroyed 2 pairs of jmos which warranty will not cover, so now I am in need of some new planks. Background info, I am 6'4, 200 pounds. I ride pretty much only park living in Michigan. I am looking for a ski 80-90 underfoot, and around 185 in length. I would like to have another rocketed ski but it isn't a must. I ride my skis pretty hard so I need something super durable. I am looking for a ski that fairly stiff seeing as that I am a pretty big n strong guy. Looking to center mount with jesters. Price is not an issue. Throw up some suggestions, + k for info
Mar 12 2013 2:04PM
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VD.
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Wow 2 pairs in one season, you must be some kinda of animal, how hard do you slay?
Mar 12 2013 5:18PM
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Park_Mho
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step ups. built like a skateboard, and really stiff (thats what she said!)
Mar 12 2013 8:50PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Hahahaha 69 posts! Get it?

But did you try the FR?
Mar 12 2013 9:15PM
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Shifties4Dayz
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The second pair delammed front the heel piece to the tail n apparently it was the shops fault. I've been looking at FRs but they seem softer than why I want
Mar 12 2013 11:21PM
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sam7136
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check out the icelantic danollies
Mar 12 2013 11:37PM
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Poikenz
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-Volkl walls
-Dynastar 6th sense pipes- the stiffest I believe but the spins have more width underfoot. I don't have experience with this years but they have been fairly still in previous years with softer tips and tails.
-Surface double times- pretty damn stiff in my opinion, everyone will argue durability, but I figured I would throw it out there, you could go through 4 of these before the price is equal to that of the j-mo. only goes up to 180 though.

And pretty much every ski labelled as a pipe ski.

Mar 12 2013 11:38PM
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DeRizzo
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I would wait till next year and check out the presters. Not rockered though, but I'd imagine for your size, you wouldn't have a problem with the flex.
Mar 12 2013 11:46PM
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Sillywithmyskis
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K2 domains are good and i heard iron maidens are a durable ski
Mar 13 2013 12:14AM
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JeremyH
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go armada alpha 1. rocker - stiffer than the halo - and armada's durability kills it
Mar 13 2013 12:37AM
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Shifties4Dayz
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I did like the halo when I demoed it lady year. Just too damn soft. Seems like everybody makes skis for little girls these days
Mar 13 2013 9:30AM
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RudyGarmisch
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They won't replace that?
Mar 13 2013 1:40PM
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Shifties4Dayz
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Nope
Mar 13 2013 2:01PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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4frnt MSP. 

Sterbenz' ski for shredding the hill, and he's a pretty big guy IIRC.
Mar 13 2013 3:30PM
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Freeskier_boi
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I have the k2 domains and they are awesome, but liberty skis are giving the only one good warranty for 3 years, it could be good for u. It's really sad when u're skis are breaking bought 2 pairs this year..
Mar 13 2013 5:10PM
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M.M
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next years on3p presters. super stiff
Mar 13 2013 7:55PM
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