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Buying new skis (need help)

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Breccanh
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I'm currently skiing a 171cm On3p, jeffery 110's. I'm 5'8, 16 years old, and 140 lbs. My goal for these skis is a smaller ski for spin tricks, butters, and moguls. I'm in between armada bdog 164cm, edollo 164cm, 1000 skis 161cm. Im open to more suggestions but those look the best for my purpose currently. Any recommendations?
Jan 22 2023 11:30PM
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Juviticus
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Edollos where it's at
Jan 22 2023 11:43PM
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Dekaf
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JuviticusEdollos where it's at


Edollos are easily best skis I've ridden 100% recommend
Jan 23 2023 6:07AM
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Vish-shoe
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BreccanhI'm currently skiing a 171cm On3p, jeffery 110's. I'm 5'8, 16 years old, and 140 lbs. My goal for these skis is a smaller ski for spin tricks, butters, and moguls. I'm in between armada bdog 164cm, edollo 164cm, 1000 skis 161cm. Im open to more suggestions but those look the best for my purpose currently. Any recommendations?


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Jan 23 2023 9:47AM
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Breccanh
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JITY189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS 189 WETS


The wets aonly go down to 171 so I dont think they will work for me
Jan 23 2023 12:07PM
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Breccanh
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DekafEdollos are easily best skis I've ridden 100% recommend


I see harlaut riding the bdogs almost as much or even more then the edollos does this mean anything
Jan 23 2023 12:08PM
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Slowbro
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You don't need a shorter ski. I am your size and ski 180 Edollos in the park. you should at least buy the 172s. I think Armada has been pushing the BDog a lot because it wasn't as popular, and that's why it was on the whole team's feet last year.

Bdogs are softer overall and have considerable tail rocker. Edollos are a bit stiffer (still rather soft) but have a more supportive non-rockered tail. Either one will work for you.
Jan 23 2023 12:35PM
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Vish-shoe
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BreccanhThe wets aonly go down to 171 so I dont think they will work for me


You are taller and more heavy than me, and I ride 189 wets. You can too
Jan 23 2023 12:49PM
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OFF3P
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Ur trippin how tall are you?
BreccanhThe wets aonly go down to 171 so I dont think they will work for me
Jan 23 2023 1:04PM
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Vish-shoe
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OFF3PUr trippin how tall are you?


He said 5’8”
Jan 23 2023 1:19PM
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Breccanh
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JITYYou are taller and more heavy than me, and I ride 189 wets. You can too


are you able to butter them because im trying to learn butters and cant seem to figure it out
Jan 23 2023 1:53PM
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womp*glomp
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just get b-dogs at this point

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Jan 23 2023 2:00PM
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Breccanh
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SlowbroYou don't need a shorter ski. I am your size and ski 180 Edollos in the park. you should at least buy the 172s. I think Armada has been pushing the BDog a lot because it wasn't as popular, and that's why it was on the whole team's feet last year.

Bdogs are softer overall and have considerable tail rocker. Edollos are a bit stiffer (still rather soft) but have a more supportive non-rockered tail. Either one will work for you.


Can you still butter the edollos and
Jan 23 2023 2:10PM
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Vish-shoe
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Breccanhare you able to butter them because im trying to learn butters and cant seem to figure it out


No its impossible to butter one of the softest and most rocketed skis ever made
Jan 23 2023 2:12PM
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Breccanh
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Ok I think the decision is pretty clearly in favor of the edollos now the question is 164 cm or 172 with me being 5'8 and 140 lbs (also I wouldn't mind some tips on how to butter
Jan 23 2023 2:17PM
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OFF3P
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BreccanhOk I think the decision is pretty clearly in favor of the edollos now the question is 164 cm or 172 with me being 5'8 and 140 lbs (also I wouldn't mind some tips on how to butter


def 172 gonna be barely taller than u
Jan 23 2023 4:04PM
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Breccanh
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OFF3Pdef 172 gonna be barely taller than u


even if i alr have 171 on3p?
Jan 23 2023 4:24PM
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OFF3P
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Breccanheven if i alr have 171 on3p?


yes I strongly suggest getting longer skis especially since those are softer and Idk how they're gonna ride

but you won't tell the difference in weight and if anything they'd be easier to butter if they were longer
Jan 23 2023 4:32PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I’m 5’8” as well. I highly suggest the 180. Armadas are shorter so it’ll be more like a 177/178. With your ski boots on, it’ll be around your height, if not shorter. You will adjust and appreciate the stability of it. However, I would strongly suggest against any shorter than the 172. When you start getting too short, you get nimbleness and lightweight but you sacrifice stability a lot. Plus I think the 180 will be better for butters than the 172. I’ve found more ski is helpful for butters than too little ski. Ultimately it’s your decision but definitely not shorter than the 172. I have some 172 park skis and they feel really short compared to my 182 park skis now
Jan 23 2023 6:20PM
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Slowbro
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BreccanhCan you still butter the edollos and


Edollos are very soft and have a fat tip. I’m shit at butters but can butter them pretty well
Jan 23 2023 6:42PM
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Breccanh
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BradFiAusNzCoCaI’m 5’8” as well. I highly suggest the 180. Armadas are shorter so it’ll be more like a 177/178. With your ski boots on, it’ll be around your height, if not shorter. You will adjust and appreciate the stability of it. However, I would strongly suggest against any shorter than the 172. When you start getting too short, you get nimbleness and lightweight but you sacrifice stability a lot. Plus I think the 180 will be better for butters than the 172. I’ve found more ski is helpful for butters than too little ski. Ultimately it’s your decision but definitely not shorter than the 172. I have some 172 park skis and they feel really short compared to my 182 park skis now


thanks
Jan 23 2023 11:40PM
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tomfoolery
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you might want toconsider vishnu keys or wet+ for stable landings but still be able to butter
Jan 26 2023 12:15PM
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Breccanh
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thanos7thstoneryou might want toconsider vishnu keys or wet+ for stable landings but still be able to butter


ok thanks
Jan 26 2023 1:20PM
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