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Park skis! Pros and cons/ Good park skis. HELP ASAP!!

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fiji
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I need some help with buying a new pair of Park skis. Im 5'4 almost 5'5. I weight around 115. What I have in mind so far is the K2 Domain, Line Afterbang.

What are some other good skis. I need a pair that has the size option for 158/159.


I want a ski that is buttery, able to handle rails and is good for hitting large jumps.
Mar 3 2015 12:55PM
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natehollings
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Check out JSkis

http://jskis.com/
Mar 3 2015 1:19PM
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yobill
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+1 for Jskis.

I spent the last weekend in Mammoth on my new Allplay Twisters and they are definitely the best ski I have had. Easy to turn in the trees and wide enough for ~8" of fresh.

I rented/tried ar7, al dente, chronic and afterbangs before i just went for the Jskis.
Mar 3 2015 1:53PM
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steeze4days
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natehollingsCheck out JSkis

http://jskis.com/


yobill+1 for Jskis.

I spent the last weekend in Mammoth on my new Allplay Twisters and they are definitely the best ski I have had. Easy to turn in the trees and wide enough for ~8" of fresh.

I rented/tried ar7, al dente, chronic and afterbangs before i just went for the Jskis.



Sorry but you guys are fucking idiots, although JSKIS are awesome, they don't come in the 150 size range.

Domain's a good shout, i hear good things although i've never ridden them.

Armada Al Dente is also a good bet.

Good luck
Mar 3 2015 3:50PM
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Randel
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You really want skis that short for large jumps? You should at least be closer to 170's
Mar 3 2015 7:53PM
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natehollings
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AV_Park_PackYou really want skis that short for large jumps? You should at least be closer to 170's


Exactly. A little longer won't hurt for large jumps and speed.
Mar 4 2015 8:24AM
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natehollings
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steeze4daysSorry but you guys are fucking idiots, although JSKIS are awesome, they don't come in the 150 size range.


Is 5cm really that much longer? 164cm is the smallest Jski and he said 158/159cm
Mar 4 2015 8:28AM
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Randel
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natehollingsIs 5cm really that much longer? 164cm is the smallest Jski and he said 158/159cm


Yes it really does make a big difference and is noticeable. I went from a pair of 171's which was too short for me when I as 13 and then went up to 177's and there was a considerable change in how much stability I had.
Mar 4 2015 9:11AM
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fiji
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AV_Park_PackYes it really does make a big difference and is noticeable. I went from a pair of 171's which was too short for me when I as 13 and then went up to 177's and there was a considerable change in how much stability I had.


Im around 5'4 almost 5'5, would 164's be to big for me?
Mar 4 2015 4:14PM
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.lencon
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YYCalgaryIm around 5'4 almost 5'5, would 164's be to big for me?


No. Theres always a few factors that come into play in getting a certain type of ski but 164 sounds pretty much perfect. If J Skis size accurately, then you are just as tall/ maybe a bit taller than your ski, which is what I like especially in the park and if they have rocker which they do. Also with J skis if you don't like them you can send them back for a full refund. So if you happen to think they are too small, too big, or just don't like them, send em back and get the other ski.
Mar 4 2015 6:52PM
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cheerio
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T-HALLs maybe?
Mar 4 2015 9:53PM
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cheerio
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T-HALLs maybe?
Mar 4 2015 9:53PM
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fiji
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natehollingsExactly. A little longer won't hurt for large jumps and speed.


But larger skis would be harder for rails would they not?
May 8 2015 1:21PM
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Cyanicenine
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J-skis run smaller than advertised. I tape measured the 164 whipit and it came out to 161 actual length. It's a very noodley ski with short effective edge, probably amazing to butter around on, but I ended up returning mine because I wanted something more solid for jumps.
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