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a twin that can carve like a GS ski??

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skier150
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Ok, so I need one more set of skis to complete my aresenal. I have PR's for powder, 1080's for beaters, STL's for park/pipe, and TM's for pipe/piste. I was going to get the Volkl 6 star for next year, which now I think they are calling the All Star. But now I am thinking that I would really rather have a twin tip ski that can carve the hell out of groomers and grip on serious east coast hard pack. Is there such a ski out there? Any suggestions? Atomic?
Mar 5 2005 10:02PM
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pietrovito157
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scott scmidt pro by stockli
Mar 5 2005 10:13PM
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FreshCoast
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I would say you have enough skis. If you want something to carve, why would you need twins when you already have 4 pairs of twins?
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Mar 5 2005 10:19PM
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he has a point^

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Mar 5 2005 10:31PM
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J.D.
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Head Mad Trix, or Volkl Karma.

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Mar 5 2005 10:38PM
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skier150
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These will replace the TM's for piste. I will always take a few runs through the park. I like a soft ski, but there are some days when they just do not ski well... like when it is super hard or icy.
Mar 5 2005 10:39PM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
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mad trix for sure



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Mar 5 2005 10:47PM
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J.D.
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^Yeah, it probably is the only twin that you can say 'carves like a GS ski' and actually mean it... although I'm sure the Karma is about as good as it gets as an all-around.

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Mar 5 2005 10:54PM
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Huckasorass
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You can replace every ski you mentioned (keep the STL's) with Karmas, awesome carving twins. Just get a little longer than your used to- or they'll feel short
Mar 5 2005 11:10PM
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skier150
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Do you know if they are changing the Karma for 05/06?
Mar 5 2005 11:19PM
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skier150
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I like the tech specs on the Mad Trix:

Speed Range: fast to super fast
Mar 5 2005 11:23PM
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Mar 6 2005 7:22AM
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Mar 6 2005 7:38AM
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T-Love
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Atomic Tweaks
Mar 6 2005 8:58AM
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Lineskier-101
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I heard that Line Assasins were crazy good. CHeck those out.
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Mar 6 2005 9:00AM
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T-Love
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I looked at the lines and the Tweaks and went with the Atomics I think they are stiffer.
Mar 6 2005 9:03AM
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skier150
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Backcounty.com has Tweeks on sale for $199, but the shortest they have is a 172 in stock.
Mar 6 2005 10:34AM
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skier150
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Here is the description of the Mad Trix from Backcountry.com... are they for real?

'This new school classic boasts a mid-fat waistline, soft, cushy flex and twin tips for pulling the old switch-a-roo... The Mad_Trix’s soft flex is forgiving on landings and is easy to maneuver when a foot of fresh closes the park.'
Mar 6 2005 10:38AM
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Ryno
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mad trix is definatly a stiff ski.

it is the ONLY twin tip ski that can carve the shit outta the hill. i have mine and they rip. i demoed a few skis before but none carved like this baby and it still kills the park
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Mar 6 2005 10:42AM
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BioEnhanced
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are tweaks any good in the backcountry?

Mar 6 2005 11:11AM
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MrPantyDropper
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any atomics
Mar 6 2005 11:15AM
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J.D.
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Unless MTs have been massively overhauled this year (if so, I've heard nothing about it all season), they do NOT have a soft flex.

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Mar 6 2005 12:25PM
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PowAirRider
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the elan mo2 and the volkl karma rip shit up... both carve as good as its gunna get on a twin tip
Mar 6 2005 12:31PM
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J.D.
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^Good lord... someone bought a pair of Elan M02s?

... so does this mean you're like, sponsored by Elan? If you're the only one riding their skis? Yes?

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Mar 6 2005 12:41PM
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PowAirRider
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no i'm not... but if you guys would get out and demo them you'd know they rip. the only gripe i've heard is the third metal plate makes rail slides vary in speeds depending on hom much metal to base you get on the rail. elan is making some of the best skis out there, with the elan ripstick being my favorite for next year.
Mar 6 2005 12:48PM
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tandan83
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people always rip on elan but they did ( or do, idk) make armadas. as far as what to get, i'd say karmas or madtrix are the two stiffest stix out there










Mar 6 2005 12:50PM
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J.D.
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^ Pressing your skis in another company's factory does not mean they 'make' your skis. Guy above that, I think pretty much every ski anyone makes these days can be said to 'rip'. Who would want to make a twin that sucks? They all know what they're doing, and they all make decent skis... and yet I don't think I'll be skiing on Elan, ever, because there are just certain directions I'd rather send my money.

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Mar 6 2005 1:03PM
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Ryno
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the MO2's look kinda cool. i wouldnt mind demo'ing them
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Mar 6 2005 2:23PM
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skiingMFer
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line assasin mtx pros are supposed to be real nice for carving never skiied them though
Mar 6 2005 2:24PM
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PowAirRider
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i will second that every company out there is making a good ski. i wouldn't go so far as to say they all rip. i have my own opinions on what companies are stepping it up and making the better ski and i have my opinions on what companies are making the less adaquete ski. i won't share them, but i do encourage eveyrone to get out there and demo each company. i garuntee you will find some companies are making a ski far superior to others.
Mar 6 2005 3:10PM
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weenox
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'it is the ONLY twin tip ski that can carve the shit outta the hill.'

hahahahahaha.......definately look at the assassin mtx pro's. i ride them and they are ridiculously fast AND stable. And i would definately say that you can 'carve the shit outta the hill' with them. just as the GS racers that demoed them (i forget what magazine it was in). They said that it was an incredible carving ski, and i would trust them on that end of the spectrum.

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Mar 6 2005 3:59PM
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J.D.
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^They're not exactly twin tips, though, are they.

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Mar 6 2005 4:02PM
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Knox
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why do you want more skis?
Mar 6 2005 4:07PM
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weenox
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yes, JD May, they arent exactly matched in tail and tip height, but they are twins. i can ski and land switch absolutely fine with them. the tail is 30mm, TM's tail is 37mm.
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Mar 6 2005 4:43PM
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LittleDevil720
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i rode my friends mikenicks, they carveed excellent



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Mar 6 2005 5:02PM
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leone
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not a lot of people give the scratch fs enough credit for all mountain, especially groomers. the skis hold a really solid edge on huge turns but you just have to drive the edge a little to get it started

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Mar 6 2005 5:21PM
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Mar 6 2005 7:46PM
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J.D.
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^They do actually handle pretty well for a soft ski, though. Far from poor skis outside the park.

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Mar 6 2005 8:33PM
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wakeskier
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Of all the twins I demoed, as far as GS type turns go, the Elan MO2 wins hands down.
It's the only twin I was able to load up and explode out of turns with. A really really fun ski. Holds an edge as well as my real GS skis.
I plan on buying a pair (as soon as I find some)
My only complaint is the top sheet scratches very easily
Mar 6 2005 8:51PM
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freeskier1316
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karmas, madtrix, tweak choose your poison

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Mar 7 2005 3:25AM
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powderdream
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line assasin mtx pros are a sick ski, stiff for carving at high speeds, got the twin for in the park and they have a little width to them for when your out of bounds (spelling?) i love them, great ski
Mar 7 2005 11:04AM
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Anathema
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pe's carve pretty damn well.
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Mar 7 2005 11:20AM
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Pow_Pow_Burrage
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what about the ARV
Mar 7 2005 11:30AM
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BioEnhanced
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Public Enemy's arent bad for carving. Just keep the tail sharp. The reason most twins arent good for carving is they wash out in the end of the turn.
Mar 7 2005 12:48PM
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Aseets
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mt's or assassins, i have mts but getting assassins next year


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Mar 7 2005 2:06PM
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PowAirRider
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thank you wakeskier
Mar 7 2005 3:23PM
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T-Love
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Just got 2005 Atomic Tweaks-Awesome Skis
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Mar 7 2005 5:06PM
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skier150
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Do the Tweeks have a foam core?
Mar 7 2005 7:26PM
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UTmeathead
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4FRNT SUPERMODEL 180-187cm..Seriously, look no further. It's buy far the stiffest twin.
Mar 7 2005 8:07PM
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