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pandolfo
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Hey guys,

I might buy some new skis.
I currently own Klint Pipestars and i love them,
Any recommendations for skis that are similar, or even better?
I like camber and skis that are lightweight
durability is a big factor because i pretty much only hit rails and some runs

thanksss
Feb 16 2014 12:32AM
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PhotoGraphic
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Faction 1.0's are close to what you want, but a bit dodgy on rails with the waist but if you were a light weighted skier or not overly abusive I'd recommend them. Armada pipe cleaners hold themselves durability wise, super fast as long as you maintain them. Both are pretty playful per say
Feb 16 2014 2:03AM
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pandolfo
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I'm looking for a ski that can take a beating on the edges thats well made thats not heavy
Feb 16 2014 2:11AM
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aust.s
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I dont know if Fillthy riches are similar to klints but I would definitely consider them. Some of my friends have them and they are practically bomb proof the way they thrash on them. They all say they love how they ski in the park too...Ive got al dentes and love them but i dont think that is what you are looking for
Feb 16 2014 2:21AM
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yangumane
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The Filthy Rich would be a good bet (as would the Prestor)... Karl also has a new ski coming out next year
Feb 16 2014 10:29AM
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MartianMan
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The FR would not be a good bet at all for his style. He loves pipe skis and camber people.

The Candide 1.0 and PC's are both great choices, both very lightweight. Check out the ON3P Prester and the 4FRNT Wise as well, they are full cambered, stiff ski that kill.
Feb 16 2014 1:09PM
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Park.
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Fischer Nightsticks would be a very prime option for you as well as 4FRNT Wise(not sure on the weight). Nordica Ace is not the lightest but it is defintely a fantastic ski for what you are looking at. No Armada's since they don't have full sidewalls though. Might get hate for that but its absolutely true that they will not hold an edge as well or feel the same as a well-made full sidewall ski. I got to hand flex the APO Sammy C Pro's and they are also another good option and I can garantee they carve like a race ski if my Kai pro's can carve while being softer and Rockered.

Overall though, I would say either The Nightsticks for the best power and lightweight ski (also the narrowest), APO Sammy C Pro if you want a wider ski that has a little more playful nose. but defintely a full camber tank. The Nordica is probably a little too hefty for your taste if you care about weight, the Wise is also not going to be the lightest and it is also quite thin. It is also not proven on the market yet so you might want to wait to find out how people like the Wise's if you really like the look of them.

Of course there are plenty of other full camber skis like the Volkl Wall, Atomic Punx, ON3P Prester, Dynastar 6th Sense series (those are tanks), Rossignol Scratch as well as a ton of others, but I have had experiences with all of these skis aside from the ON3P's and Wise's and I would say that the best blend for what you are looking for would overall be the
APO's or Fischers.
Feb 16 2014 6:48PM
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Park.
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http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2013-2014-fischer-nightstick

Link to review of Fischer's
Feb 16 2014 7:29PM
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