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hey guys

i'm originaly from austria, but living here in ny for a year now...
i was skiing all my life, but the last 3 years i did just snowboard, since i didn't bring it i want to get something new, and try newschool skiing...

i'd say i'm really good at skiing and i like stiff skis, but i never did any freestyle stuff just normal straight air s and big racing jumps... (i did a lot of backcountry, but in the classical style)

so, now my question, what ski and what binding (i'm 6'0 and 140 lbs) to get??

i was looking at the elan mo2 (don't want to get any of this mainstream stuff everybody has.. like the scratch or the 1080...) the 4frnt are too soft and so now its up to you... any suggestions??

thanks a lot
Nov 13 2004 11:35PM
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oh i forgot, i think since here are more parks and almost no back country at all they should be at like 65 % park and 35 % back country or 70/30 would be alright too.. i don't need too wide ones. they should just be able to take a lot..
Nov 13 2004 11:37PM
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WONTON
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head madtrix mojo...or k2 seth pistol



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Nov 14 2004 12:20AM
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PowderCanuck
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Rossi Scratch FS, my friend. They may be popular, but there is a reason why (it's because Rossignol is super rich and has wicked marketing and shops everywhere, like walmart... but you know)
Why wouldn't you want em?
Or do you want to get some skis from a rider owned company like faction?
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Nov 14 2004 12:40AM
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Kev
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4frnt are too soft? have you even ever skied them? there not soft compared to any twin on the market in fact there on the stiffest end. If you want stiffer, then 4frnt, go Volkl.
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Nov 14 2004 9:34AM
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aclsarescary
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walmart is terrible why would you compare that to rossignal?

I would recomend 180 4frnt MSP for all you needs.
Nov 14 2004 4:56PM
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jz_3
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the elan m02 is an awesome ski. its nice and the park and for rippin down the slopes, either groomed or backcountry
Dec 26 2004 8:29PM
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1337chronic
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go w/ the ninthwards they rock
Dec 27 2004 10:06PM
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RasmusLP
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Go for Volkl Karmas, they are pretty stiff, but really sweet.
Dec 28 2004 4:58AM
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St.Steezy
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180 Scratch BC. They handle well both in the park and backcountry




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Dec 28 2004 1:42PM
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St.Steezy
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^ ment to say 182




SMILE, its the second best thing you can do with ur mouth
Dec 28 2004 1:43PM
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SgtSnow
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again...get the KArma's...they can handle anything you throw at it
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Dec 28 2004 2:28PM
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i have a pair of last seasons AR5s in 176 that i'd sell you.

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