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Looking for new pair of twin tips

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dskid1234
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I made a thread a little while back, but ended just taking my cousin's 2005 k2 fujative skis. They're aren't bad, but can barely hold an edge, and are unstable when I'm going a little faster. I would like to get a sidewall twin tip, in hopes that it will be a little easier to hold an edge, and since this was my first year getting into freestyle, I'd probably want a ski a little softer. I am 5'4" and 120 pounds and I'm probably going to be at least 5'5" by next ski season. I've made a list of skis below, but I'm not sure if I even need a 95 waist ski being in NY where we get no powder (such as the da'nollie and revolt). Would love the opinion on what I should do. I've also considered the armada edollo and al dente(al dente is nearly impossible to find), but they are a little on the higher side price wise, but I'm hoping they will be cheaper this summer.


Armada ar7(161 cm)
Volkl revolt(157 cm)
Head the caddy (161 cm)
Head frame wall (161 cm)
Icelantic da'nollie (160 cm)
Atomic infamous (161 cm)
Mar 12 2016 8:41PM
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Shoey-Ski
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If your looking for something soft, go for the danollies they look so sick
Mar 12 2016 10:07PM
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.lencon
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Out of the skis you listed, go danollies. But I'd recommend looking into some 161 ON3P filthy riches or kartel 98s.
Mar 13 2016 1:17PM
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the_yock_34
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cant go wrong with any aramada ski, especially the AR7.
Mar 13 2016 2:01PM
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Swandog7
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I second for Da Nollies. Make sure to detune your edges a little to prevent edge cracks
Mar 13 2016 5:06PM
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gnar_whal
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.lenconOut of the skis you listed, go danollies. But I'd recommend looking into some 161 ON3P filthy riches or kartel 98s.


I second this and would highly recommend the kartel 98. I love it here in Michigan (what is powder? lol). I love the rocker, it makes it a super fun ski thats playful but can rip at high speeds. And, best of all, they are absolutely BOMBPROOF skis. Best skis I have ever ridden for sure.
Mar 13 2016 6:03PM
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dskid1234
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gnar_whalI second this and would highly recommend the kartel 98. I love it here in Michigan (what is powder? lol). I love the rocker, it makes it a super fun ski thats playful but can rip at high speeds. And, best of all, they are absolutely BOMBPROOF skis. Best skis I have ever ridden for sure.


I looked at the kartel 98's but they are just they are just too expensive for me to buy. I'm hoping that the skis will be a little cheaper over the summer. I'm not throwing them out 100 percent, but being at a 98 waist, is it still a light ski? Being new to freestyle, I want a ski that is somewhat lightweight.
Mar 13 2016 6:28PM
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gnar_whal
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dskid1234I looked at the kartel 98's but they are just they are just too expensive for me to buy. I'm hoping that the skis will be a little cheaper over the summer. I'm not throwing them out 100 percent, but being at a 98 waist, is it still a light ski? Being new to freestyle, I want a ski that is somewhat lightweight.


They are not the lightest skis on the market but they are definately not heavy. The bamboo core keeps them pretty light. They might be heavier than some other skis on the market because they have 2.5x2.5 mm sidewalls, which make them absolutely indestructible. But once I got on them I never wished that they were lighter, so weight was definately not a problem for me. Rocker keeps them snappy and responsive
Mar 13 2016 6:37PM
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HuckNorris44
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I would recommend the pipe cleaners over the AR7.
Mar 14 2016 7:09AM
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dskid1234
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GnarcotikI would recommend the pipe cleaners over the AR7.


I heard they are stiffer and are more for the pipe. Plus its a little outside of my size range.
Mar 14 2016 2:33PM
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HuckNorris44
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dskid1234I heard they are stiffer and are more for the pipe. Plus its a little outside of my size range.


I thought the same but the Pipe Cleaners are actually a bit softer than the AR7. They are softer than the AR7 but a little stiffer than the THalls. I feel the Pipe Cleaners are a bit more "playful" than the AR7
Mar 14 2016 10:38PM
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poofartpee
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oh your one of those twin tippers eh!?
Mar 15 2016 1:42AM
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dskid1234
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poofartpeeoh your one of those twin tippers eh!?


Ha, what do you mean?
Mar 15 2016 10:15AM
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dskid1234
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Does anyone have any experience with the head frame wall? I haven't been able to find a whole lot of reviews of it.
Mar 19 2016 12:00AM
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cobra_commander
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Line Chronic
Mar 19 2016 12:12AM
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Marcuntus
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Go with whatever ski you can get the best deal on. You're growing so you will be looking for a new pair within the next two seasons anyways. Plus you seem to be fairly new to park skiing the difference in those skis will be minimal to you
Mar 19 2016 2:05AM
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magco1271
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Live in Ny too and I just grabbed a pair of ar7's and I couldn't be happier. They're awesome in the park and everywhere else on the mountain, but I have not skied any of the other skies you listed. I'm just telling you how I feel about my ar7s
Mar 19 2016 10:11PM
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dskid1234
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Steely_easyLive in Ny too and I just grabbed a pair of ar7's and I couldn't be happier. They're awesome in the park and everywhere else on the mountain, but I have not skied any of the other skies you listed. I'm just telling you how I feel about my ar7s

Thanks. I'll probably end up picking up a pair of them.
Mar 20 2016 12:36AM
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