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Choosing a new ski.

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Gopnik4life
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I am about 180 cm and weigh about 53 kg.
I have previously owned the Candide 2.0 and now want a more all mountain-free ride ski. Any good skis I might want to watch out for ?
Apr 6 2020 8:17AM
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crustyboot.420
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Candide 3.0?
Apr 6 2020 2:01PM
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Gopnik4life
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nolliebackflipCandide 3.0?

I mean are there any other options? Maybe not faction ?
Apr 7 2020 11:35AM
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animator
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Do you want something more directional I.e. less of a twin tip? Do you want something softer or stiffer? Where do you ski? What kind of terrain? No one can give you recommendations if you don’t give us the information we need brotha!
Apr 14 2020 6:32PM
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Gopnik4life
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I am 180 cm tall and weigh about 53 kg. I ski in the Italian, French and Austrian alps. I am more focused on off piste and all mountain skiing but want to go to the park sometimes to fool around. I am an advanced skier and want the ski to be durable and not extremely light weight but a average weight to feel good in the air. I mostly go big mountain skiing. I sometimes ride switch so a tail rocker would be preferablez
Apr 14 2020 7:41PM
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animator
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Candide 3.0 that @crustyboot.420 recommended is a super solid option, I have one and it can literally do everything. Check out the Fischer Ranger 102 FR, the Atomic Bent Chetler 100, and next years K2 Reckoner 102! All super solid all mountain skis that would do great for what you’re looking for
Apr 14 2020 7:58PM
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Gopnik4life
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Thanks, I’ll look into it.
Apr 15 2020 5:09AM
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CharlzHub
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You could look into the K2 Marksman, ON3P Jeffrey 108 and maybe the Vishnu Wide or Wide Plus. All solid all mountain backcountry skis that'll still rip in the park.
Apr 16 2020 6:16AM
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Johnnyskiguy3
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For a pricepoint ski k2 press are pretty solid and they can handle the park too just not great in pow
May 5 2020 4:14PM
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Dekaf
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Maybe look into the line SFB, its supposed to be a really good well rounded "one ski Quiver" option.
May 5 2020 11:51PM
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