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New to Park What skis

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mavrik
Posts: 10 - Karma: 36
So I am looking at doing more park next year and am looking for a skis to begin with in park. I can ski Black diamonds, and back country just fine. I just have no park experience, I have tried a few times this year with my 13 lb pow skis and it just can't do rail.

Me:
6ft
170lb

I like stiff skies for pow. with early rise and taper. Other than that I have no idea what I need for park. I ride some Mr.Pollard opes in powder and a old pair of parabolic's from jr.high. What should I get let me know.

Thanks
Mar 21 2014 11:48PM
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Substitute
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On3p
Mar 22 2014 8:20AM
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slav_slayer
Posts: 476 - Karma: 1,821
Völkl alley, its a directional twin you can have quite a bit of fun with. Its a fun ski to ride
Mar 22 2014 9:22AM
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mavrik
Posts: 10 - Karma: 36
ya they look good. Any other one you might recommend.
Mar 22 2014 10:51AM
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jakejolo_9
Posts: 96 - Karma: 23
Armada al dente, halo 2, or alpha x
Mar 22 2014 12:24PM
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mavrik
Posts: 10 - Karma: 36
They are nice, but a bit on the pricey side for me. I'm look for around 200 maybe or a used pair for now.
Mar 22 2014 12:49PM
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Scotty_Boy
Posts: 777 - Karma: 1,449
K2 sells several price point beginner skis, also you could look at past years' skis. They usually go for pretty cheap
Mar 22 2014 7:14PM
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Ironwaffle
Posts: 61 - Karma: 159
I have some 4 year old alleys and those thing are stiffer than burnt toast
Mar 22 2014 9:37PM
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slav_slayer
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Last seasons model is pretty buttery
Mar 22 2014 10:15PM
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supersquid
Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,545
honestly i would look for some used park skis on craigslist cause when your first starting out you destroy the skis from falling weird and running into stuff haha at least i did my first year plus you will know if u want a stiffer or flexier ski the next year
Mar 23 2014 2:18PM
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Scotty_Boy
Posts: 777 - Karma: 1,449
Just go to the buying and selling forums on NS
Mar 24 2014 4:52PM
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