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Best 2016 big mountain skis

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Huck_Fin
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I am looking to throw down some serious $ for a new pair of skis next year. I am looking for something that can easily handle aggressive skiing, cliffs, and straight lining steep chopped up runs. So NS, any suggestions on skis I should buy?
Feb 3 2016 2:11PM
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grifrowl
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These should be on your short list.
Feb 3 2016 6:05PM
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japanada
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HOJIs
Feb 3 2016 7:45PM
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Carl_the_Llama
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Demoed a pair of blizzard peacemakers, and they seemed like like could charge pretty hard. Might still be a tad playful for you though...
Feb 3 2016 8:15PM
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Bogs
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Blizzard Cochise/Bodacious

Volkl V-Werks Katana

Moment Governor/Belafonte

Hoji

Whitedot Reedemer

ON3P Billy Goat

I assume you're looking for a wider ski here?
Feb 3 2016 8:33PM
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Banane.
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Countdown 114? http://www.downskis.com/shop/countdown-114-2015

Getting the 107 for myself I'm stoked
Feb 3 2016 9:17PM
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Huck_Fin
Posts: 355 - Karma: 968
Sweet! Thanks for the ideas guys. Currently own a pair of Salomon rocker 2 but they are just far too playful. Right now I'm thinking about getting the hoji or a pair of blizzards
Feb 3 2016 10:13PM
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.lencon
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Look at the Kye from 4frnt as well. You might like them better without the reflect tech.

ON3P Billy goat or wren would be good too.
Feb 5 2016 10:25AM
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TheWeaz
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If you want a twin tip, size up on a pair of Blizzard Gunsmokes, 186 or 193 depending on your size.

If your looking for a more flat tailed charger look at the Blizz Cochise/ Bodacous depending on your desired waist width.

All three of those options will be significantly more chargy than your rocker 2's
Feb 5 2016 8:07PM
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cobra_commander
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Powder/Soft Snow:
Blizzard Bodacious (118)
ON3P Billy Goat (116)
4FRNT KYE 110 (114 in 188)
Line Supernatural 115

Firm/Soft Snow:
Cochise
Ranger 108 (if you are a lighter skier)
Wrenegade 112
Q-lab
Invictus 108
Feb 5 2016 8:38PM
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mikeystark
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Faction ten
Nordica Helldorado
Faction Chapter
Feb 5 2016 11:56PM
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Zypher
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Moment Bibbys. My dad has a pair of these but I steal them when he isn't up. With a 118 waist they're good for the pow and the groomer stuff. Their stiffer flex makes it great for dropping cliffs and hucking backcountry knuckles and booters. Early tip and tail rise makes the ski floaty and the camber gives it the much appreciated solid feel. Also durability. These skis are fucking tanks. The ski itself is much thicker than my bacons which does add weight but also makes these skis indestructable.

Heres a better review / video on them: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/review-moment-bibby-pro-184cm
Feb 6 2016 3:23AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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I've been skiing my 186 Bodacious a lot this year, and I'm loving them.
They haul ass, but shut down when you need to. Surprisingly nimble in the soft snow as well.
Feb 6 2016 7:19PM
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csteezy
Posts: 139 - Karma: 330
ZypherMoment Bibbys. My dad has a pair of these but I steal them when he isn't up. With a 118 waist they're good for the pow and the groomer stuff. Their stiffer flex makes it great for dropping cliffs and hucking backcountry knuckles and booters. Early tip and tail rise makes the ski floaty and the camber gives it the much appreciated solid feel. Also durability. These skis are fucking tanks. The ski itself is much thicker than my bacons which does add weight but also makes these skis indestructable.

Heres a better review / video on them: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/review-moment-bibby-pro-184cm

Yup I ride Bibbys, can confirm they feel indestructible. Awesome skis
Feb 7 2016 10:37PM
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Mr.Penguin
Posts: 207 - Karma: 165
Kastle BMX
Feb 8 2016 3:07AM
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taylor_gang
Posts: 309 - Karma: 260
ZypherMoment Bibbys. My dad has a pair of these but I steal them when he isn't up. With a 118 waist they're good for the pow and the groomer stuff. Their stiffer flex makes it great for dropping cliffs and hucking backcountry knuckles and booters. Early tip and tail rise makes the ski floaty and the camber gives it the much appreciated solid feel. Also durability. These skis are fucking tanks. The ski itself is much thicker than my bacons which does add weight but also makes these skis indestructable.

Heres a better review / video on them: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/review-moment-bibby-pro-184cm

I have and I love. You would think its a pretty playful ski but I was happily surprised with the stiffer flex. I ski a 171.
Feb 8 2016 1:32PM
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