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I'm 14, I ski 45% park and 55% terrain. Im 5'5 about 120lbs and currently have size 8.5-9 boots. Im looking to spend under 500$ including tax. Ski must be twin tips since i ski backward alot. I ski 2 times a week so they must be durable, I can wait till' the new 07/08 skis come out or buy now...
Oh yeah i would centre mount them.
So give me your opinion on which skis i should get.

Feb 1 2007 6:03PM

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Sholte

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maybe the the new ar6, or elre, mybe even the new arv, but those are all kinda exspensive

Feb 1 2007 6:06PM

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lt.milo

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the k2 public enemies sound good for you. They meet all your requirements.

Feb 1 2007 6:21PM

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Goobie

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next years PEs? but those prob would be expensive or next years anthems if they have them

Feb 1 2007 6:22PM

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Fish_Sandwich.

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Karmas if you can find them for $500, but I wouldn't mount them true center, just core center. If you really want true center go for Invaders, Urban Trips, or Addicts because they are meant to be mounted true center.

Feb 1 2007 6:26PM

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dorikin

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YES! Karmas would be perfect for you maybe in a 169? Perfect blend of Park and all mtn. Similar skis would be ARVs perhaps a foil or Rossi scratch fs.

Feb 1 2007 6:35PM

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doublexl

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foils are good for everything.

Feb 1 2007 6:38PM

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ShadyHillGroup

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karmas would be a realy sick choice, where do you live i might be able to help you out

Feb 1 2007 6:44PM

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Bigwoods

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Feb 1 2007 6:56PM

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ShadyHillGroup

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alright ha nvm then good luck in your search though

Feb 1 2007 7:02PM

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lt.milo

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ehh, you can probably get them for around $400. k2 usually has good prices.

Seriously, the karmas and PE's are the two best skis that would work for u imo. I have this years PE (they always perform) and have ridden the karmas, both great skis. You can take them anywhere on any mountain.

Feb 1 2007 8:50PM

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lt.milo

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oh and mount around +5cm, a center mount isnt for u if u arnt skiing in the park that much.

Feb 1 2007 8:51PM

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Bigwoods

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alright, thanks for the possitive input so far

Feb 2 2007 10:20AM

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Chucktheweasel

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You're 14 and only 120lbs? Wait until next year and get the Volkl Walls. By far the most fun ski I have ever skied on. They are symmetrical so you can center mount them. They are a lil softer than Karma's but they still have the all mountain abilities, plus they are at 499 which isn't that bad for a ski like that.

Feb 2 2007 11:25AM

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dorikin

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Sounds awesome! Loving all the symetrical designs coming out!

Feb 2 2007 12:36PM

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