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Best skis to get but not to expensive

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Dkim_10
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I am a skier that likes to do a lot of crazy stuff. Hit rails and try new things. Since I hit rails constantly I want a really durable ski that has pop in it for those high rails. I don't want to butter the ski and have it snap. I also like play for butter on the snow and bit to stiff. A pretty light ski so I can flip on jumps. My previous skis the edge shaped in one session so I want a ski that has a durable edge. I want a light enought skis for big jumps and flip them. I am 115 pounds and 5 foot 5.
Nov 23 2015 2:40PM
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270on420out
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Durable or Cheap


choose one
Nov 23 2015 3:10PM
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270on420out
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Also: Get surface blanks
Nov 23 2015 3:12PM
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Swandog7
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Id look at the Atomic Infamous. Cheap, decently buttery and for your weight and height id say they won't snap on you. I believe they are fairly light as well. Not a bad ski too look at. A good fall back ski are Surface Blanks. Fairly stiff, very light, cheap.
Nov 23 2015 3:23PM
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KravtZ
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEAlso: Get surface blanks


This. Great ski...kills it all mountain. Pretty stiff and charges hard. Variety of widths/lengths available. I love them. They aren't "cheap" skis...Surface chooses to help out core skiers who don't have that much $ to spend and want a solid all mountain regular camber ski. Highly reccomend. Been on Surface for years now won't buy other companies.
Nov 23 2015 3:33PM
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Dkim_10
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEAlso: Get surface blanks

Durability
Nov 23 2015 4:29PM
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Dkim_10
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Dkim_10Durability


I want a all terrain ski and only terrain
Nov 23 2015 4:31PM
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270on420out
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Dkim_10I want a all terrain ski and only terrain


http://www.surfaceskis.com/hardgoods/blanks/allmountain-blanks/index.html
Nov 23 2015 4:46PM
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KravtZ
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Dkim_10Durability


Have you ever owned Surface? I'v had 7 pairs over the years. None have just died on me all very very durable. If you ride rails all day on ANY ski they will brake.
Nov 23 2015 4:55PM
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Dkim_10
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KravtZHave you ever owned Surface? I'v had 7 pairs over the years. None have just died on me all very very durable. If you ride rails all day on ANY ski they will brake.


Why not the park blanks instead if the all mnt blanks?
Nov 23 2015 5:39PM
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Dkim_10
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KravtZHave you ever owned Surface? I'v had 7 pairs over the years. None have just died on me all very very durable. If you ride rails all day on ANY ski they will brake.


Why not the park blanks instead if the all mnt blanks?
Nov 23 2015 5:41PM
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KravtZ
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Dkim_10Why not the park blanks instead if the all mnt blanks?


Either one...comes down to preference
Nov 24 2015 8:38AM
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steezy_doge
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Swandog7Id look at the Atomic Infamous. Cheap, decently buttery and for your weight and height id say they won't snap on you. I believe they are fairly light as well. Not a bad ski too look at. A good fall back ski are Surface Blanks. Fairly stiff, very light, cheap.


I second this. both good skis for what you're looking for but you're not going to get something exactly like you described it's not possible.
Sorta shameless self promotion but check out my review on the infamous for more about it.
Nov 24 2015 10:41PM
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Dkim_10
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steezy_dogeI second this. both good skis for what you're looking for but you're not going to get something exactly like you described it's not possible.
Sorta shameless self promotion but check out my review on the infamous for more about it.


So I see that they are pretty fragile for you. haha I am 115lbs would I have any problems with them breaking on me?
Dec 2 2015 8:31AM
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Kygourz
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Swandog7Id look at the Atomic Infamous. Cheap, decently buttery and for your weight and height id say they won't snap on you. I believe they are fairly light as well. Not a bad ski too look at. A good fall back ski are Surface Blanks. Fairly stiff, very light, cheap.


Not a durable ski sorry.
Dec 2 2015 8:50AM
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Swandog7
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KygourzNot a durable ski sorry.


It ain't bad. I've heard mixed stuff about it. It's durable fir it's price point and for being a great ski while it's still holding up.
Dec 2 2015 9:37AM
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supersquid
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEDurable or Cheap


choose one


this
Dec 2 2015 10:17AM
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Kygourz
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Swandog7It ain't bad. I've heard mixed stuff about it. It's durable fir it's price point and for being a great ski while it's still holding up.


I've seen people that are t to hard on their stuff break em so I don't think much of them
Dec 2 2015 10:18AM
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Swandog7
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KygourzI've seen people that are t to hard on their stuff break em so I don't think much of them


I've seen someone break ON3Ps before 1 compete season. Could have been unlucky. One instance doesn't mean they suck forever. Might have been chance. Its overall durability that happens for everyone and just overall perspective on that company
Dec 2 2015 10:35AM
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cobra_commander
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If you ski on rails all season you will crack and blow out your edges.

Sorry. Reality is a bitch. Skis aren't railroad cars and are not going to hold up to being thrashed against metal all season. Sure if you gave them a thick soft edge (like 5 mm thick or something silly) and a really heavy damp core they might, but then the ski would be shit.

Rounding your edges with a file is also a good option. But then they don't hold an edge. Pick your poison.
Dec 2 2015 12:23PM
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brov1
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let me preface by saying that i do work at a ski shop and am a tech, so i have an idea of what i am talking about.

Surface blanks are a good ski if you are low on funds and are not looking for quality, just something to ski on. blanks are made cheaply because surface you are expected to break them that's why they sell single skis. they are not stiff in a fun poppy way, they are stiff in an unappealing way. they are the most rigid park skis on the market but the flex pattern tends to be wildly inconsistent. we sometimes see them come through the shop new with what feels like a literal pivot point in the ski. its a great option for someone who skis only park and will break any ski they buy but otherwise surface tends have some of the worst skiing skis. the people who "Love" sufaces tend to not have skied top of the line equipment.

tldr: surfaces built cheap and ski cheap so if ya lookin for quality dont buy them, but if you just want a pair of sliding sticks for cheap go ahead.
Dec 2 2015 2:41PM
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