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Dead Money vs Volkl Alley.

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snugs
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I am purchasing one of these two skis, great deal on both.

Nordica Dead Money '13s
Volkl Alley '14s
both around 300$

I am an expert skier in all terrain except the park which I can progressing in but am more at an intermediate level. I also ride all terrain and do not stay only in the park although I might a bit more once I get these new skis. I like cruising through terrain, getting buttery, playing around and stuff like that. Which would be superior and why?

Thanks for responses in advance and its great to be apart of this community

Jan 30 2014 10:31PM
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snugs
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I reread my post and found it didnt make much sense.
to clarify:
I need a ski for getting steezy playful butter in the park as well as one to hit up all other terrain with no problems. I am an Int-Advanced skier.
Which of the 2 skis I am looking at would be better for my needs and why?

Thanks again
Jan 30 2014 10:35PM
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snugs
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bump
Jan 31 2014 7:11AM
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Bagina
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Hey, the Nordica Dead Money is now the Nordica OMW. This might help with research for what the Dead Money skis like.
Jan 31 2014 12:59PM
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GrandThings
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I have the alleys from a few years ago. From what the shop told me they're more of a beginner ski. I do wish they were a little softer but the construction is good and they're really durable. Wish I could tell you more about the Nordicas
Jan 31 2014 1:56PM
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snugs
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Thanks for the replies!
I hear that about the Volkls as well. Another ski i found in the same price range is a Dynastar sixth sense slicer. Anyone have experience with Dynastars?
Jan 31 2014 5:16PM
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freeskibum82
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i have the dead moneys and can tell you that they are exactly what you are looking for. they have no metal in them and are soft enough to be super playful in the park. easy to butter, do switchups, but still able to rail carves and bump runs with ease. I take them in the woods and go everywhere i can on them. Im really excited that next years OMW (originally the dead money) is now 181cm in length and 89mm at the waist, making it the perfect all mountain east coast park ski.
Jan 31 2014 8:47PM
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snugs
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Thank you so much for the response! You convinced me, Ill be getting those
Jan 31 2014 9:23PM
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