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Looking for new park ski

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ekrohn113
Posts: 3 - Karma: 10
Hello,
I am looking for a new pair of skis for next season and was wondering if anyone can steer me in the right direction for a ski that is primarily for the park.

Heres a little about my skiing ability and what im looking for
-Im 5'11 and 170 lbs and am 15 years old
-I would consider my self an expert when it comes to downhill skiing but Im looking to get more into the park
-Im not a great park skier but can land 3's consistently and jib fairly decent
-I would prefer a ski with a flex of around 5 in the tips and tail
-I would also like the ski to be half-decent in hardpack and glades
-I would like a pretty forgiving, lightweight ski
-And I would prefer price point to be $600(w/o bindings) and below

Ask any additional questions below
Thanks in advance
Mar 7 2015 3:02PM
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Kensbutter
Posts: 4 - Karma: -3
Here is a link for what you need...






https://www.google.com/search?q=black+guy+dick&es_sm=91&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=bGD7VOeCKe6wsATRx4GgAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=701#imgdii=_&imgrc=k1HFivRwBDKnmM%253A%3BYxBYDOQpc9qt7M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.huffpost.com%252Fgen%252F2180058%252Foriginal.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%252F2014%252F10%252F20%252Fman-becomes-a-nullo_n_6004134.html%3B1677%3B2435
Mar 7 2015 3:33PM
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JGWI
Posts: 2842 - Karma: 7,812
Try gear talk

Do you have a preference on width? And do you want rocker, camber, or both?
Mar 7 2015 3:40PM
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ekrohn113
Posts: 3 - Karma: 10
JustGoWithItTry gear talk

Do you have a preference on width? And do you want rocker, camber, or both?


Width Id say around 80-90. Yes id like a fairly small rock and camber
Mar 7 2015 4:31PM
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ekrohn113
Posts: 3 - Karma: 10
JustGoWithItTry gear talk

Do you have a preference on width? And do you want rocker, camber, or both?


Width Id say around 80-90. Yes id like a fairly small rock and camber
Mar 7 2015 4:31PM
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JGWI
Posts: 2842 - Karma: 7,812
Filthy Riches fit the bill. They are bomb proof as well.
http://www.on3pskis.com/skis/filthyrich/
Mar 7 2015 4:34PM
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Chuch
Posts: 237 - Karma: 399
i know this isnt the wtb forum but i got some ar7s you might like, hmu
Mar 9 2015 11:51AM
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_69
Posts: 1774 - Karma: 4,982
I expect some hate for this one, but seriously, my first year of park I used a pair of demo'd Fischer Gurus. They are literally everything proof, super flexy, and forgiving. I would REALLY consider buying some gurus.
Mar 9 2015 7:31PM
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_69
Posts: 1774 - Karma: 4,982
I expect some hate for this one, but seriously, my first year of park I used a pair of demo'd Fischer Gurus. They are literally everything proof, super flexy, and forgiving. I would REALLY consider buying some gurus.
Mar 9 2015 7:31PM
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Chvf
Posts: 75 - Karma: 133
Volk Steps/Ledges look pretty sick.
Mar 9 2015 11:37PM
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Aidin954
Posts: 760 - Karma: 1,361
Jskis whipits.
Mar 10 2015 8:12PM
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Big_Mtn
Posts: 551 - Karma: 1,647
J skis whippet, although the allplay is a bit wider, it still is good in the park.
Mar 10 2015 8:36PM
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Aidin954
Posts: 760 - Karma: 1,361
Big_MtnJ skis whippet, although the allplay is a bit wider, it still is good in the park.

I own 2 soon to be 3 pairs of whipits. Broke 1 pair and he's sending me a new one. As long as you arent doing urban on them he's pretty reasonable about repair and warranty. 11/10 customer service 9/10 product.
Mar 10 2015 9:21PM
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dustygoldflakes
Posts: 484 - Karma: 700
I just got the Line Chronics. A great ski all around. Camber underfoot and rocker on the ends so it offers control with the ability to butter n shit. Tom rides them so you know they are the skis to get if you want to get into park!
Mar 10 2015 9:24PM
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CHORIZO
Posts: 2003 - Karma: 10,039
I was personally gonna go with the surface park blanks for next season. Theyre cheaper and seem like a pretty solid ski
Mar 10 2015 9:53PM
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AlfredHitchCAULK
Posts: 119 - Karma: 10
Your gonna have to decide if you want a symmetrical sidecut or direction sidecut, basically symmetrical is a little better for park and directional is a little better for all-mountain but the difference isn't huge, either way all of the below would work:

directional:
line Chronic/future spin
Dynastar distorter
Jskis Whip-it
K2 shreditor 92's
Rossi storm

symmetrical:
Volkl step/ledge
line afterbang
K2 domain
and yah fischer gurus are actually pretty good
Mar 10 2015 10:37PM
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