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Help me decide what skis! Please!

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LeBlanc
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Ok I have it narrowed down to:

157 Chronic - $300 USD - Used on 4 runs, almost brand new

163 Mad-trix(not mojo, the regular one) - $317 USD - Brand new

153 or 164 1260's - $244 USD - Brand new

159 Public Enemys - $400 USD with binding(Salomon S811) or I can probably get them cheaper without bindings, Used 3 runs, Almost brand new

Ok well Im 5'2, 115-20 pounds, ride mainly all mountain and park, probably 40% groomers, 40% park and 20% trees. I like to ski fast, Im an advanced skier.

So wich would fit me best? Opinions and personal experience would be good too

Thanks
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Feb 5 2005 5:30PM
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PowderCanuck
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If you skied park most of the time I'd say the Chronics, but since you like trees and all mountain, I'd say get the PEs. You won't regret it.



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Feb 5 2005 7:01PM
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couloir
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get the PEs... rad ski for everything u want them to do
Feb 5 2005 7:03PM
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SteezePatrol
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Definetely the Public Enemies

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Feb 5 2005 7:27PM
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LeBlanc
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What about the madtrixs though? I heard good things about these skis
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Feb 5 2005 7:46PM
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D-40
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get the new mad trix
Feb 5 2005 8:14PM
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LeBlanc
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you mean the 2006? not enough $$$ man
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Feb 5 2005 8:21PM
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nychka
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public enemies ar mad trix
Feb 5 2005 8:50PM
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TheClap.
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P.E or Chronic
Feb 5 2005 9:00PM
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mikee
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the chronics seem like they would be the best but I guess Im wrong.

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Feb 5 2005 9:00PM
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3ski6guy0
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i dont know if the chronic would be the best for going fast and for trees. i might be wrong but i think its a pretty soft skis and if you go fast with soft skis they chatter.
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Feb 5 2005 9:03PM
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freeskier1316
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pe's hands down
'kevin whyed nils pull you out?' 'Cuz i was touchin bitches.' 'No seriously why did he put in scott.' 'Scott doesn't touch bitches.'

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Feb 5 2005 9:28PM
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LeBlanc
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^^well I have 1080's right now, and they are super soft, theyre not good for going fast though, but I dont want to hop on something too stiff right away, I dont know if the madtrix would be too stiff...
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Feb 6 2005 10:21AM
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eastcoastskier
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mad trix or 1260s
Feb 6 2005 12:29PM
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LeBlanc
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Ok well Im pulling the 1260's of the list
unless I buy them and buy new bindings
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Feb 6 2005 1:15PM
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PowderCanuck
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if you're used to 1080s the Mad Trix will throw you around like nothing else. They are good skis but you got to really be aggresive with them. Again, I'm saying get the PEs.



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Feb 6 2005 6:17PM
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martockpublicenemy
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chronic chronic chronic
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4frnt skis
Feb 6 2005 6:32PM
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VTpublicenemy9
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yea go with the public enemys
Feb 6 2005 8:27PM
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monkeysteez
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PEs for you!

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Feb 6 2005 10:15PM
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salo_1080
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wtf? ur 1080s arent good for speed? shit...i got las years 1080 at 181cm and i haul ass on em no prob. but i say go with the public enemies
Feb 6 2005 11:43PM
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aclsarescary
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You fucking left out 4FRNT. If price is an issue then go to the bastards at www.proctorjones.com and pick yur self up a pair of the mother fucking sickest skis ever created.

you have to choices: MSP:fat all around ski; STL: Skinny all around ski.

Go buy now.









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Feb 7 2005 3:17PM
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Huckasorass
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You can get better deals than all those prices on ebay, narrow your choices a bit and just get the best deal
Feb 7 2005 3:51PM
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LeBlanc
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On 100, how would you say the chronic performs outside the park(groomers, trees, moguls, stuff like that)
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Feb 7 2005 5:27PM
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DeeLaneArts
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PE
Feb 7 2005 5:30PM
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Aseets
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i have mt's now, and i love em, but im probably gonna get the new pe's for next year, they just seem like an all everything perfect ski


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Feb 7 2005 10:43PM
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ski_rossi05
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well i think that rossi makes one of the best but since u dont got that.....i'd say the P.E.
Feb 8 2005 9:31AM
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ski_rossi05
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well i think that rossi makes one of the best but since u dont got that.....i'd say the P.E.
Feb 8 2005 9:33AM
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guddgulf17
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im about the same %s as you, and i ride the chronics and love them. they are fine at speed, and superlightweight, and they turn fine anywhere
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Feb 8 2005 9:41AM
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skier150
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Going from the 1080 to the Chronic, I found the chronic to be a little too stiff for my liking. But that stiffness made the ski carve very nice, and feel super strong while doing it. Carving switch is as smooth as forward. The Chronic is an awesome ski, but I guess I am just too used to the noodles.
Feb 8 2005 9:57AM
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thewavebb
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I would say PE's. They are a great all around ski.
Feb 8 2005 11:36AM
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LeBlanc
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well the guy who is selling the chrons sent me pics and they look super nice, so yeah, I might go with the chron
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Feb 8 2005 4:04PM
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PowderCanuck
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^after 90% of the people told you to go PE?
oh well.



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Feb 8 2005 4:15PM
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skier150
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The Chronics are made in Canada.
Feb 8 2005 4:17PM
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LeBlanc
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well the way I think is that a part of it is mental, like I wont buy a ski that I dont like. Not that I dont like the PE, but I like the chrons
I dont know
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Feb 8 2005 4:30PM
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xnick11
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PE's or chronics
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Feb 8 2005 5:03PM
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johanblaze
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get the public enemys you midget.
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Feb 8 2005 5:14PM
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LeBlanc
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well someone said that from 1080's going to chronics, they will feel stiff, and the madtrix would just be too stiff and heavy

so If the chrons have almost the same demensions as the PE's, and they are stiffer, why woudnt they be good on all mountain? yes I know about the flex patern, but god, cant be that bad
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Feb 8 2005 5:21PM
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johanblaze
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if thats what youre going to do then quit asking. havent you seen 90% of the people say get the pes?
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Feb 8 2005 5:22PM
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martockpublicenemy
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pes are to god damn heavy and dont make any comments about getting stronger legs i can spin 10x easier on my 4frnts
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4frnt skis
Feb 8 2005 8:04PM
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iamaskier7856
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alright heres how it goes the mad trix dont flex as much making it better for all mount but they arn't as good as the K2s or the 1260s cause they have better flex and better cores but since your doing an equal amount of all mounting and a little tree stuff go with the mad trix

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