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Looking For an East Coast “Powder” Ski

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Crust_Station
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Hey hey, I’m 19, 5’7, ~155lbs and I ski mostly vermont (stratton, magic, snow) but am definitely planning some trips out west and an eventual move out there. Looking for a ski to rip through trees, drop cliffs and do some all mountain jibbing on powdery days (6”-14” is usually the most Im dealing with). Right now Im rocking some 177 Vishnu Wets and love the way they ride but definitely aren’t ideal for fucking up tight trees and trying to snipe the run outs of the cliff drops around stratton, I was thinking about waiting for the 103 vishnus to drop but if any of you guys have some suggestions, hit me with em. Had my eye on maybe Moment or ON3P but Im a ski instructor and that shits expensive, so I dont know, definitely want to avoid Line though because of past bad experiences with durability.
Feb 7 2018 5:18PM
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Upstate_Willis
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Dude, for sure the HG El

Discount Code: WILHG

They turn on a dime for our tight trees, they're perfect width for the amount of snow we get. you'll enjoy.
Feb 7 2018 7:28PM
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Upstate_Willis
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Also with HGs warranty if you fuck them up in the first two years you have a good chance of getting another pair. They're bomb proof
Feb 7 2018 7:30PM
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-Dan
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I'd also reccommend the HG Els. I've into my second season on mine as the daily driver. I mostly ski park on them but when there is snow I take them all over. The price after using that discount code will be $650 and I can assure you that its worth it. Perhaps a bit more than you would pay with certain brands but you also are supporting a VT local company and getting skis made in North America.

http://hgskis.com/?ski=junkyard-el
Feb 7 2018 8:36PM
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sharhodes
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Yo on3p offers discounts for industry peeps. Also I'll be at smuggs demoing on the 17th of feb if you want to try some out. I've got a kartel 108 you may like.

lol kernel

**This post was edited on Feb 8th 2018 at 7:32:43pm
Feb 8 2018 6:31PM
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KravtZ
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4 frnt devestators...insanely fun ski and holds and edge really well given its profile. That being said sidecut maybe a little long for an east coast ski.
Feb 8 2018 6:31PM
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GayWolf420
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KravtZ4 frnt devestators...insanely fun ski and holds and edge really well given its profile. That being said sidecut maybe a little long for an east coast ski.


I remember them being advertised a few years back as a great one ski quiver out west but a solid east coast powder ski as well, which is true for the most part, love my 184s, and would reccomend them for someone on the EC that wants a solid ski for pow days there but just the perfect pair of skis to take out west on a trip.
Feb 11 2018 6:45PM
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