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rballs_
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Hey NS,
I'm looking for a new pair of big mountain skis this year. I'm 5'10", 140lbs, and I ski in Alberta/BC. I want something that will be stable while mobbing at very high speeds in variable conditions anywhere on the mountain and stomping large cliffs, but also that I can throw around and spin. Some skis I've had my eye on are ON3P Wrenegade 112s, K2 Annex 108s, Shreditor 112s, 4frnt Hojis, Moment Bellafontes, and maybe Candide 3.0s (although they're really lightweight and I've heard they're on the softer side for big mountain). Anyways, I'd like to keep my budget under $800 CAD, but I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Cheers!
Aug 29 2015 11:48PM
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stinky_cheese
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go with the hojis. they sound perfect for what you're looking for. and let me know if you find a good deal on some because i wanna get myself a pair
Aug 30 2015 1:40AM
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Ryanvdonk
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you're concerned about the candides being too soft but have shreditors on your list? if you want K2s check out the Pinnacle 118 (formally annex 118) aka Seth Morrison pro model. the candide's rocker profile actually ends up being more the issue than the stiffness, check out the 3.0 which is the same shape but has rocker camber rocker and a more traditional wood core.
Aug 30 2015 4:25AM
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Ryanvdonk
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you're concerned about the candides being too soft but have shreditors on your list? if you want K2s check out the Pinnacle 118 (formally annex 118) aka Seth Morrison pro model. the candide's rocker profile actually ends up being more the issue than the stiffness, check out the 3.Zero which is the same shape but has rocker camber rocker and a more traditional wood core.
Aug 30 2015 4:25AM
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JohnLocke
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I have a pair of candide 4.0s and I can tell you that they do not sacrifice any stability. Also, very low swing weight, great big mountain freestyle ski
Sep 1 2015 1:48PM
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K2
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The Pinnacle 118 (formerly the Annex 118) is definitely one of our hardest charging skis this year. The Shreditor series is going to have a more "jibby" feel to them, but can still handle everything you throw at them.

Hope that helps!
Sep 3 2015 12:58PM
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LC.
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rballs_something that will be stable while mobbing at very high speeds in variable conditions anywhere on the mountain and stomping large cliffs, but also that I can throw around and spin.


4FRNT Devastator.
Sep 3 2015 1:39PM
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gnar_whal
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Atomic bentchetler hands down. Or the wrenegade
Sep 3 2015 11:20PM
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