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Looking for new skis

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Tumble_Weave
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It's the time of the year where i begin to look at getting some new sticks. I ride about 90% park and the rest is just all mountain. I mostly hit rails and smaller jumps. I'm 5'8" and about 135. The conditions range from soft pow to hard pack and ice. What ski would be a good option in my situation? +K for help.
Jan 25 2015 9:16PM
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Burgy
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what are you riding now? do you have a price range, and do you live in an area with access to lots of ski shops or do you have to buy online?
Jan 25 2015 9:21PM
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Tumble_Weave
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Burgywhat are you riding now? do you have a price range, and do you live in an area with access to lots of ski shops or do you have to buy online?

I currently ride nordica omw's. As for my situation with purchasing, I usually buy online and would have a max of $450.
Jan 25 2015 9:26PM
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Burgy
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Tumble_WeaveI currently ride nordica omw's. As for my situation with purchasing, I usually buy online and would have a max of $450.


since you mostly do rails and smaller jumps you probably want a softer ski to pay around with, OMW are pretty stiff. would u want something softer?
Jan 25 2015 9:30PM
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Tumble_Weave
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Burgysince you mostly do rails and smaller jumps you probably want a softer ski to pay around with, OMW are pretty stiff. would u want something softer?
For sure. I want something pretty jibby but that won't wash out on jumps.
Jan 25 2015 9:34PM
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BT_MONEY
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High society berzerks! Im on a pair now and there amazing! Perfect for big jumps and urban or park rails! People helping me said there bomb proof!
Jan 25 2015 9:38PM
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Tumble_Weave
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BtalatianHigh society berzerks! Im on a pair now and there amazing! Perfect for big jumps and urban or park rails! People helping me said there bomb proof!
A little pricy and thin waisted for my liking,but thank you.
Jan 25 2015 9:51PM
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Burgy
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Tumble_WeaveFor sure. I want something pretty jibby but that won't wash out on jumps.


alrightyy!! so I switched to a wide park ski(96mm)this year and it is very fun to shred park on them, though they aren't the best at getting a quick edge hold on rails for switch ups and such. low to mid 90's is probably what I recommend. Your best options in my opinion are K2 domains or if they go down in price the Line chronics. some other options would be the liberty Antigens and the line TC. if you want a good deal right now, K2 sights are only $221.90 on the evo outlet website, but they don't quiet match what you are looking for, still a fine ski tho.
Jan 25 2015 9:53PM
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Tumble_Weave
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Burgyalrightyy!! so I switched to a wide park ski(96mm)this year and it is very fun to shred park on them, though they aren't the best at getting a quick edge hold on rails for switch ups and such. low to mid 90's is probably what I recommend. Your best options in my opinion are K2 domains or if they go down in price the Line chronics. some other options would be the liberty Antigens and the line TC. if you want a good deal right now, K2 sights are only $221.90 on the evo outlet website, but they don't quiet match what you are looking for, still a fine ski tho.


Thank you! these are great options. Some ive never taken into account. Although i might include the k2 recoil possibly?
Jan 25 2015 10:06PM
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Burgy
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Tumble_WeaveThank you! these are great options. Some ive never taken into account. Although i might include the k2 recoil possibly?


yeah recoils are sick if you can find a pair, more stiffer then the domains and more jump focused ski however, still a solid ski
Jan 25 2015 10:09PM
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B.Quincy
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Well on3p is out of your price range but how about icelantic da'nollie softer fun and buttery ski and in evo outlet.
Shreditor 92 are a good option if you wait i bet evo will have a sale 500$ rn
And chronics are 500$ as well.
Jan 26 2015 12:51AM
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Tumble_Weave
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Does anyone have experience with the new OMWs? I see that they have more rocker. How are they on rails?
Jan 27 2015 1:17PM
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JOTTO
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Burgysince you mostly do rails and smaller jumps you probably want a softer ski to pay around with, OMW are pretty stiff. would u want something softer?



I'm riding on OMW's right now and the last thing they are is stiff.
Jan 27 2015 1:51PM
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SkiBum31
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I rode k2 domains for 2 seasons and beat the piss out of them and they help up extremely well. A few weekends ago the edge on my front tip blew out, but this was after 2 seasons so they're pretty durable. Other than that juat minor topsheet chipping and 2 or 3 edge cracks. Really good on rails, super buttery and playful and still held well on jumps. I got a leftover pair at my local shop so they were only $300. Maybe you can get lucky and find a leftover pair. Right now i have on3p filthy riches and they're amazing but they're a little out of your price range. However, if you're willing to spend the extra money they are well worth it.
Jan 27 2015 2:04PM
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