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New Skis Needed

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r.simp
Posts: 361 - Karma: 670
I'm retiring my k2 sights for the summer setup(they're are beat up.) so I need new ones, but I don't know what to look for.
I ski the east coast I ski mostly park. I hit a mixture of jumps and rails so I think a stiffer ski would fit me the best. I am 15 5,7, and 135 pounds. My budget is $500. I've been looking at the armada a7's but like i said I don't know much about skis.
Apr 19 2015 7:59PM
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Negromancer
Posts: 1014 - Karma: 1,499
I'm a very similar height and weight to you and ride AR7's and I love them too bits. Perfect flex, medium stiff, never worry about washing out and getting speed jitters but at the same time I can flex them well for butters and presses. Also very durable, thick edges and strong base, the base is also fast and soaks up wax well.

I'd highly recommend the AR7's probably the best do it all in the park ski.
Apr 19 2015 8:14PM
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BT_MONEY
Posts: 65 - Karma: 22
I got a pair of brand new 2016 head caddys size 171 not even for sale yet! there to small for me im 6' 190 pounds so id sell them for around 450 obo
Apr 30 2015 11:58PM
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.FRY.
Posts: 5620 - Karma: 22,861
try a pair of volkl walls. I some how managed to get 2 season s out of mine, and I could probably get a 3rd. very durable. their performance is amazing also.
May 1 2015 1:08AM
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Level9Sports
Posts: 60 - Karma: 51
Definitely go with the AR 7. You can get them easily for under $400. If you're looking for a more budget park ski, Amplid has a couple models out there for pretty cheap.
May 1 2015 3:59PM
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