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Volkl Chopsticks/symetrical pow ski

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lenderbender
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Just got on a set of chopsticks. My other skis are atomic punx. I absolutely love the chopsticks but they are so damn heavy. Any suggestions on a center mount pow ski that weighs less than the chopsticks?
These skis are actually incredible minus the weight.
Jan 17 2020 6:13PM
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SofaKingSick
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What bothers you about the weight exactly?
Jan 17 2020 6:45PM
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lenderbender
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SofaKingSickWhat bothers you about the weight exactly?

Spinning anything bigger that a five is work. I dont think its the swing weight, just overall weight of the ski. I did a cork 7 yesterday on a 30 foot jump and at about 450 I knew the rotation wasnt there. Had to pull it around pretty hard. I cant imagine ever doing that trick off a cliff or a non-controlled takeoff.
I love how stiff they are and the rocker is great. They absolutely charge but corks are scary af. I havent done a straight backflip or frontflip yet so I dont have a real good understanding. Only had them for two days.

Looking for recommendations on what ski I should be looking at..
Jan 17 2020 7:18PM
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Lemuel
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I love my Majesty Lumberjacks. Close to symmetric, they are so much fun. They even rip the groomahs bub.
Jan 17 2020 7:35PM
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lenderbender
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At first I was worried cause the turn radius on the chopstick is a wopping 34m but that ski totally changed my pow skiing. I dont turn on groomers so I now know im not too worried about a turn radius.

Every turn is a sign of weakness.

Thanks for the tips though, I'm gonna have a look
LemuelI love my Majesty Lumberjacks. Close to symmetric, they are so much fun. They even rip the groomahs bub.
Jan 17 2020 7:38PM
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