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BuzzmySteez
Posts: 14 - Karma: 22
I have been to my local ski shop and I have been looking at some k2 press skis, there so sick, but they said I should be riding a 168, but I have been riding my 181 Rossi scratch skis for years and there like dope for everything, does anyone have k2 press or have ridden them so they could give me a verdict?! Cheers
May 4 2013 5:16PM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
ya, just get w.e. size you feel you can handle, all the guys at my local shop always suggest a ski thats too small
May 5 2013 4:32PM
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gapers4life
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If I were you I would go with the Domains instead. Theyre a little bit more expensive but I think its worth it. Presses can get speed wobble and are less durable than the domains. The domains are also wider
May 5 2013 8:21PM
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Negromancer
Posts: 1014 - Karma: 1,499
I've got K2 Press's and I really like them a lot however I think it would be better to go up to the K2 Domains as they're more durable. I find the the topsheet chips really easily on the Press's but if you're going super fast and hitting huge jumps then it would be a better idea to go for a stiffer ski.
May 6 2013 6:58PM
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BuzzmySteez
Posts: 14 - Karma: 22
Yeah man didn't even realise they existed ha! Sick skis though! But would you say a shorter ski is easier to jib on?!
May 6 2013 7:00PM
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Toaster-Tony
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What's your weight and height? And small skis are definitely easier to jib on, but you want something that can support your landings as well.

I'm around 5'9 and 140 lbs and I ride 176cm skis. They seem to be a good balance of length for both rails and bigger sized jumps. Everyone has a different opinion on ski length, though. Do what feels right for you.
May 6 2013 8:27PM
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BuzzmySteez
Posts: 14 - Karma: 22
Yeah man I'm like 6'0 and about 170 pounds?! I was thinking going a little shorter like 179?!
May 7 2013 4:45AM
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BuzzmySteez
Posts: 14 - Karma: 22
Has anyone seen the k2 sight?! How do they compare?!
May 7 2013 9:40AM
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Toaster-Tony
Posts: 3531 - Karma: 5,850
179's should be good, I don't think I would go too much lower than 176's though. My brother is 6'2 and 240 and he's on 176's and they are getting pretty small for him since his growth spurt.
May 7 2013 12:49PM
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Bachto
Posts: 400 - Karma: 954
Go with the domains, i love mine. the presses are a little on the lower quality side. You will not be dissapointed by upgrading to the domains
May 7 2013 1:23PM
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BuzzmySteez
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Yeah man I'm gonna test some up my local indoor ski slope! Thanks for the help though guys!
May 7 2013 5:57PM
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werd.
Posts: 967 - Karma: 4,330
I have the k2 press and it's a good ski, pretty flexy, low swing weight, and just an overall fun ski to use. I personally have never gotten speed wobble from them but the fastest I've ever went on them is probably only around 50mph at my home mountain. If you have the money definitely go with the domains, but i would also recommend the press.
May 7 2013 6:32PM
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