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Park skis?

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So I'm looking for a park ski. I'm 6'3 235. I'd also need new bindings. I don't even know where to begin. The only time I've ever really gone into the park is with my Volkl P60's and K2 Apache's and I know those aren't park skis.
Feb 21 2015 8:51PM
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jackdonovan
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whats your level of skiing, how much park vs groomers vs trees powder ex. Park 60% Groomers 30% Trees 20%, what your looking for in a ski, etc.

once all these questions are answered, people can help you
Feb 21 2015 9:03PM
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jackdonovanwhats your level of skiing, how much park vs groomers vs trees powder ex. Park 60% Groomers 30% Trees 20%, what your looking for in a ski, etc.

once all these questions are answered, people can help you


I ski Intermediate to advanced just regular skiing but like I said I'm new to park. I want to ski 50% park 30% groomers and 20% trees and I'm looking for a ski that can ride boxes well, be able to butter, spin 3's etc. Twin tips. Like I said I'm new to park and all this shit so don't hate on me
Feb 21 2015 9:07PM
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guentrya16I ski Intermediate to advanced just regular skiing but like I said I'm new to park. I want to ski 50% park 30% groomers and 20% trees and I'm looking for a ski that can ride boxes well, be able to butter, spin 3's etc. Twin tips. Like I said I'm new to park and all this shit so don't hate on me


not hating homie, just trying to help you out

for park, are you going to be doing more jumps or more rails. also are you looking for a poppy, flexy, playful ski or a stiffer ski better for bigger jumps and landings, thats a little bit less flexy and playful?
Feb 21 2015 9:15PM
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jackdonovannot hating homie, just trying to help you out

for park, are you going to be doing more jumps or more rails. also are you looking for a poppy, flexy, playful ski or a stiffer ski better for bigger jumps and landings, thats a little bit less flexy and playful?


I know bro. Well, right now I can't really do rails so I do jumps. The jumps I do aren't very big though. I want to do more rails and stuff like that. So probably one that's best of both worlds if that's possible?
Feb 21 2015 9:22PM
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jackdonovan
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guentrya16I know bro. Well, right now I can't really do rails so I do jumps. The jumps I do aren't very big though. I want to do more rails and stuff like that. So probably one that's best of both worlds if that's possible?


alright do you have a certain budget? and also what are any specific things that you want in a ski? ex. durability, flex, pop, rocker, camber, etc.
Feb 21 2015 9:24PM
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jackdonovanalright do you have a certain budget? and also what are any specific things that you want in a ski? ex. durability, flex, pop, rocker, camber, etc.


same for bindings
Feb 21 2015 9:25PM
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jackdonovanalright do you have a certain budget? and also what are any specific things that you want in a ski? ex. durability, flex, pop, rocker, camber, etc.


My price range is from 0-400 lol. But I want a ski that's relatively flat. I don't want a lot of camber, but I don't want to go straight rocker either. If I had to choose which side to lean to, I'd rather go with a little more camber. Also i want it to be a little flexy.
Feb 21 2015 9:27PM
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jackdonovan
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guentrya16My price range is from 0-400 lol. But I want a ski that's relatively flat. I don't want a lot of camber, but I don't want to go straight rocker either. If I had to choose which side to lean to, I'd rather go with a little more camber. Also i want it to be a little flexy.


does the price range include bindings?
Feb 21 2015 9:30PM
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jackdonovandoes the price range include bindings?

The skis are 0-400. For bindings I'd pay 0-225. I know that doesn't give a lot of room, but I want a pair of skis and bindings that'll work but won't break me.
Feb 21 2015 9:33PM
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jackdonovan
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guentrya16The skis are 0-400. For bindings I'd pay 0-225. I know that doesn't give a lot of room, but I want a pair of skis and bindings that'll work but won't break me.


ok, im not sure if i have enough time right now to look for the skis and bindings but take all the info you said and put it/edit it into your first post so it makes it easier for other people to help you
Feb 21 2015 9:36PM
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guentrya16The skis are 0-400. For bindings I'd pay 0-225. I know that doesn't give a lot of room, but I want a pair of skis and bindings that'll work but won't break me.


Volkl kink with tyrolia attack 13 sounds like a solid setup. The king is pretty fun all mountain and you can butter your ass off with them. They are a super flat ski, small amount of camber, small amount of rocker. Low tip/tail height.. Basically what you asked for
Feb 22 2015 7:00PM
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Im currently using Armada AR7's with Look px12 bindings. They retail for $500, but right now you could snag a pair for $400, and prices will only keep going down till the late summer. They are a bit stiffer, but they're very stable doing spins off jumps. I also like them for hitting rails and stuff as well. Haven't had any issues with the bindings, and theyre pretty light as well.
Feb 23 2015 6:30PM
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jackdonovanwhats your level of skiing, how much park vs groomers vs trees powder ex. Park 60% Groomers 30% Trees 20%, what your looking for in a ski, etc.

once all these questions are answered, people can help you


Lol at 110%
Feb 25 2015 1:59PM
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jackdonovan
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nate1097Lol at 110%


Lol at it was an example to help him
Feb 25 2015 6:31PM
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AlfredHitchCAULK
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Kinks are a good choice but quite directional, if you're looking for something that would be closer to center but not set as far as the kinks I would look into the Line Future Spin/Chronic, Rossi Storm, K2 Shreditor 92, and the 4Frnt Switchblade they would all work well. And for bindings I'd look at Tyrollia Attack 16, STH 16, or FKS/Pivot 140's
Feb 25 2015 7:18PM
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