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Atomic Tweak+comparable skis
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I am looking to get a twin tip all mountain ski. Currently I am leaning towards the Atomic tweak. Is this a good ski for jumping and some all-mountain. Also I am about 6 feet tall and 160 pounds will a 172cm be a perfect fit.
I plan on getting Look Jib Bindings.
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the majority of people your size ride in the 175-180 range.
im 6 155lbs and im on 180cm Liberty Stealths.
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OK good. Which would be better for all-mountain the tweak or the stomp-both Atomic. What are comparable twin-tip all-mountain skis?
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both the tweak and stomp are stiff skis in the realm of twin tips... they ride and carve real well and perform well on the whole mountain. If you hit mostly powder then go stomp, if you only get into it occasionally the tweak is fine in the powder. In the park, they can be a little hard on landings but have plenty of pop. they also have big solid edges for rails. the 172 would be fine for you, but the 181 wouldn't be out of your range (just that much more ski). the pe or the tm are probably the closest to these. i don't have any experience with line, but from what i hear the 1260 sounds comparable.
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Sounds good. I think I am going to go with the tweak. What would make them hard on landings. Just curious. Does 2005 Atomic Tweak skis+Look P12 Jib Bindings for $399 sound like a good deal?
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Why how much should I be willing to pay for this setup?
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I am going to a ski shop. I really need to know how much I should pay for the Tweaks?
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$400 for skis and bindings is a decent deal.
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Go for the stomps they rip through anything and are great in the park.
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OK I am going to buy the Tweak skis I like how they are skinnier than the stomp. This may be a stupid question but any suggestions on poles fro freeride.
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if you're 6'2 go with the 181. simple fact is that when you're that tall on skis that short (172) it's going to be less stable no matter how much you weight. I'm 6'1 and think the 181 is almost too short for smoe stuff. just my oppinion though. and yes $399 for the skis and Look p12's is a great deal!
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OK thanks but I am just barely 6 feet so I think I am going to go with 172. The odd thing is that all the ski shops I go to reccommend 165cm skis.
One last question what are some good online ski retailers?
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^ then the guys at your ski shop are retarted and need a smack upside the head!
the 172's are still super stable, I had to ski them a few months ago to try out the prototype for the new base in the Urban Triplet, they weren't bad.
Keep in mind the 176 stomp, I rode that prototype for a few weeks in the park earlier this season and it was pretty damn good.
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Ok why did you like the stomps better?
Also what are some good poles for freestyle?
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id say go with something bigger than 172. I ride a 182 and i'm only 5'10''. longer skis are a lot more stable. poles dont matter much at all just get whatever is the right length
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the 176 Stomp is more stable than the 172 tweak, a little wider and a little longer. as for poles whatever you're compfortable with is fine. something durable is always best incase you land on them they won't bend or break as easily.
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