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Ski Advice - new skis

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KravtZ
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Whatsup y'all...happy 4th. Been looking around for a new pair of skis...not sure if what I want even exists been out of the gear loop for a while now.

Basically want a twin tip (or something I can ride switch with once in a while)...~110 waist...something around a 190. But want it to be SUPER STIFF. I don't like noodly skis.

Anyone have any suggestions?
Jul 3 2017 10:29AM
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OldNJaded
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I'm on the Rossignol Black Ops. It's a 186cm. Stiffer than most, it's 118mm in the waist though.
I've heard rumors of a slimmed down version coming out this winter.

The JSkis Metal might also be a good option. 106mm in th waist.

Not sure how you feel about Blizzard but most of their line up is stiffer than the average. Cochise and Bodacious.
Jul 3 2017 12:13PM
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seanahue.
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Kartel 108 with extra carbon
Jul 3 2017 12:31PM
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sambuswell
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Surface odyssey, stiffest ski I have ever flexed, 109 waist, they could be hard to find though
Jul 3 2017 8:28PM
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JAMES_JENSEN
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Blizzard Peacemaker or J skis The Metal
Jul 4 2017 12:21AM
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supersquid
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seanahue.Kartel 108 with extra carbon


kartels are pretty stiff already and customizing them makes them more expensive that they already are. That being said they do have a $100 off a custom ski sale.
Jul 5 2017 7:55PM
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Eatbooty
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Moment Deathwish might be what you want. Triple camber, super stiff and fucking rip, 112 waist and comes in a 190
Jul 5 2017 10:52PM
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J_Christoph
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EatbootyMoment Deathwish might be what you want. Triple camber, super stiff and fucking rip, 112 waist and comes in a 190


Friend's a rep for Moment and rides these. They're real stiff and they charge. Great option right here.
Jul 6 2017 12:22AM
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patagonialuke
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Any other skis you've ridden that you could place on your "stiffness" spectrum? Cause people's perceptions can vary a lot.

Either way, I'd take a look at the Moment Bibby (in a 190), maybe the new Blizzard Rustler 11 (not a full twin), Kartel 108 (not super stiff, but more damp than most twins)

Not sure if The Metal is what you're looking for, as I wouldn't call it super stiff, but I also wouldn't call it a noodle. This review might be worth a look if you want more info: http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/j-skis-the-metal
Jul 6 2017 12:53AM
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SammyDubz
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Devastators?
Jul 6 2017 9:11AM
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Deepskier
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OldNJadedI'm on the Rossignol Black Ops. It's a 186cm. Stiffer than most, it's 118mm in the waist though.
I've heard rumors of a slimmed down version coming out this winter.

The JSkis Metal might also be a good option. 106mm in th waist.

Not sure how you feel about Blizzard but most of their line up is stiffer than the average. Cochise and Bodacious.

I can confirm a black ops 98 will be out this year also op look at getting your hands on a pair of surfaces if you can find some double times (idk how big they made them) but the stiffest ski on the market is the double time for sure
Jul 14 2017 9:34PM
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