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NEPTR
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allright NS'ers so its that time of the year again and after our first pow day of the year i need some new pow skis... so far i have looked at the moment ghost train x, the atomic Bent Chetler and the Rossignol super 7's, i am open to any other suggestions as well
Nov 24 2014 11:19AM
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Bogs
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As you may know, there are lots of pow skis out there that are designed to do lots of different things well. You're going to need to give more information about yourself as a skier if you want to get any kind of solid recommendation.
Nov 24 2014 12:56PM
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StonewalJackson
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armada jj
Nov 24 2014 1:51PM
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jimmydar
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how do you ski and where do you ski (trees, big mountain, etc.)
Nov 24 2014 7:55PM
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NEPTR
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im 5'8 145, i've been skiing for 14+ and last year i skied 200+ days so i would consider myself an expert, i ski it all man from tight trees to open bowls but i want a ski for those 2ft+ days ya feel me
Nov 24 2014 8:38PM
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slimeball
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The bent chetlers or a solid choice i would think. There is also options like YLE for more freestyle or surface lab 001 are sick too because of their fancy bases that make it really surfy and fun.
Nov 24 2014 8:54PM
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japanada
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moment night trains!
Nov 24 2014 9:05PM
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shin-bang
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moment ghost chant [url=http://
Nov 24 2014 9:19PM
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shin-bang
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a_shaky_gifmoment ghost chant

and the link didnt work.....goooood
Nov 24 2014 9:19PM
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jimmydar
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So if you are looking for strictly pow skis just go to all the ski websites and check out their fatties. I would suggest something 125mm to 140mm underfoot. Take a look at the volkl ones and the line magnum opus
Nov 24 2014 9:48PM
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NEPTR
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japanadamoment night trains!


haha i had the night trains but i sold them... looking to switch it up... has anyone skied the chipotle banana in anything deep I'm looking at those right now.
Nov 24 2014 9:48PM
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Bagina
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I was just browsing a couple ski shops tonight and the number 1 ski I picked up was the the new Bent Chetler. Love that spoon tech and the flex and weight was so perfect in hand. My dream ski for sure.
Nov 24 2014 10:09PM
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grifrowl
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I had the pleasure of skiing a pair of prototype Kitten Factory Layzrblaydz today. Hands down most fun I've had on a twin tip pow ski. Super slashy, handled chunder later in the day, and so playful. Lots of good ski recommendations in this thread!
Nov 24 2014 10:22PM
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dingus
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I would defiantly advise you get the BentChetler its the most funnest ski I have ever been on, they are good on the groomers as well, only downfall is the edges are hella thin it makes the ski much much lighter which is nice, but if you like to grease rails like I do, the consequences are a lot of edge cracks.
Nov 24 2014 10:36PM
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NEPTR
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alright so the bent chetler is getting a lot of good things said about them... has anyone been on the k2 powbunga? i think I'm between the atomic or the k2 now maybe moment still? haha
Nov 24 2014 10:55PM
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on3p jeffrys
Nov 24 2014 11:06PM
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shin-bang
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grifrowlI had the pleasure of skiing a pair of prototype Kitten Factory Layzrblaydz today. Hands down most fun I've had on a twin tip pow ski. Super slashy, handled chunder later in the day, and so playful. Lots of good ski recommendations in this thread!


sweet! i was looking to buy some a couple years down the road. do you know where they were mounted at?
Nov 25 2014 12:51AM
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grifrowl
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a_shaky_gifsweet! i was looking to buy some a couple years down the road. do you know where they were mounted at?


-1cm.
Nov 25 2014 1:32AM
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Bogs
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KBoneim 5'8 145, i've been skiing for 14+ and last year i skied 200+ days so i would consider myself an expert, i ski it all man from tight trees to open bowls but i want a ski for those 2ft+ days ya feel me


Okay. What is your style as a skier? Do you like to charge or flip and spin? Do you ski switch often, or do you spend most of your time facing forwards? Do you turn a lot, or do you prefer straight lining?

If you do prefer charging over flipping, the Bent Chetler, and a lot of other models being mentioned, probably aren't the ski for you.
Nov 25 2014 1:01PM
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NEPTR
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WattsOkay. What is your style as a skier? Do you like to charge or flip and spin? Do you ski switch often, or do you spend most of your time facing forwards? Do you turn a lot, or do you prefer straight lining?

If you do prefer charging over flipping, the Bent Chetler, and a lot of other models being mentioned, probably aren't the ski for you.


i mean yeah id say i charge pretty hard but i like to jump off stuff too... I feel like the bentchetler may be the ski and that spoon tip looks so nice
Nov 25 2014 10:27PM
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