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Considering The K2 Recoil, Coming From The Domain

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flipperdipper
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So after riding domains since they were first released, I'm looking to upgrade. I can get K2 skis super cheap, plus I love mine so I'm seriously considering the Recoil. The only complaints I have about my domains is that I wish the bases were sintered and maybe there could be more pronounced camber so turning felt more energetic. Anyway, will someone coming off the domain generally enjoy the recoil?

I'm 6'2 160 lbs and ski primarily rails, plus a few jumps, never going above 45 feet. I also ski bumps, gates, some glades and powder occasionally.

Also what's a good binding that pairs well with the ski? Thanks NS!
Dec 11 2013 8:11PM
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BWalmer
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They will be stiffer and carve a bit better (because of directional sidecut, even if you mount them center). Other than that, they're pretty similar.
Dec 11 2013 8:22PM
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flipperdipper
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I should note I can get tyrolia AAAttack bindings very cheap as well, I'm just not sure if I should opt for the 16 din, or 13 din version.
Dec 11 2013 8:28PM
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flipperdipper
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Alright, so basically it' a general improvement over the domain, cool.
Dec 11 2013 9:34PM
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Avifarer
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what din do you usually ride on? 13 should be more than enough
Dec 11 2013 9:52PM
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flipperdipper
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Usually 8.5, maybe 9, I'm pretty tall and ski aggressively, I currently ski Head Mojo 12 Bindings if that's of any use.
Dec 11 2013 10:33PM
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qazwsxedc34
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The recoil is a great, stable ski. So stable on the biggest of jumps.
Dec 21 2013 5:31PM
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Crehm
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I persoanlly enjoyed the domain alot more than the recoil. The recoil is a super stiff ski that likes to go fast. It is a little heavier, and wider, and has a little bit more tip rocker so it does a little better in soft snow conditions.

Super stable all around, just not quite as playful, it all depeds on what type of ski you want to be skiing.
Dec 22 2013 10:24AM
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