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A good powder/big mountain ski for me?

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WilsonM
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Hey guys. I’m looking for a new powder/big mountain ski. I recently grew out of my old pair of skis and need advice on a new pair to get. I used to ski on the Eric Pollard pro shorty (Pretty much the same ski as the francis bacons)
Age: 14.5
Height: 5'8
Weight: 120
Difficulty: Intermidiate-Advanced
Flex Preference: all around leaning on the soft side.

I can handle just about any run throughout vail and other colorado resorts.
Keep in mind I’m still growing a ton so i’d prefer to get a ski to big then small.

I’m not exactly a park junky and much prefer big mountain like cliffs and such. My average cliff is around 10 ft but i can go bigger and that average is getting bigger every year because I LOVE EM 3>

Suggestions? Thanks
Jul 9 2014 11:34PM
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shin-bang
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um depends on if you like to ride switch or not, but the 4frnt hoji sound like a decent option
Jul 10 2014 11:54AM
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MartianMan
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_J.T.um depends on if you like to ride switch or not, but the 4frnt hoji sound like a decent option


If he weighs 120, and wants a softer ski, then the Hoji will be overpoweringly stiff.
Jul 10 2014 1:41PM
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WilsonM
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MartianManIf he weighs 120, and wants a softer ski, then the Hoji will be overpoweringly stiff.


Then do you have any suggestions?
Jul 10 2014 3:33PM
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MartianMan
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WilsonMThen do you have any suggestions?


What did you like/dislike about the SFB shorty?
Jul 10 2014 5:32PM
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skier58284
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If you want something with a focus on pow and cliffs and that kinda stuff, some to look at would be the Pettitor, Bent Chetler, Patron, Bibby Pro, JJ, Hellbent, etc. Especially Pettitor and Bent Chetler.
Jul 10 2014 9:44PM
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shin-bang
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well if he weighs 120 nothing really is going to be too soft lol
Jul 10 2014 11:49PM
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WilsonM
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MartianManWhat did you like/dislike about the SFB shorty?


I mean they were so great. Super fun and slayed in pow which was what I was looking for. Only dislikes is that they may have been a bit to fat and they weren't the greatest straightlining it. I just want a different ski that's bigger (obviously)

Thanks shadow for the suggestions.
Jul 11 2014 12:28AM
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WilsonM
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Actually guys you have been super helpful and I think I got it from here. I'll come back if I have anymore questions. Thanks again

Although feel free to keep suggesting if your super eager to.
Jul 11 2014 12:47AM
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mhaskins
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Take a look at some line blends 171 or 178 depending on whether how playful you like your skis a little narrower than the sfb
Jul 14 2014 11:25PM
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slayaa
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Jul 15 2014 1:58AM
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slayaa
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gogglegapslazer14


14.5 :D
Jul 15 2014 1:59AM
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WilsonM
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slayaa14.5 :D


Hey man I'm trying to be as accurate as possible :)
Jul 15 2014 6:58PM
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