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Mike_Wep
Posts: 49 - Karma: 10

Realized I had posted this in the wrong forum...

Guys,

Looking for a new pair of skis, hoping you can help me out

I am: 6'0" 180lbs, I live in NYC and ski in NY and VT, with a trip out west every year.

I usually ski 75% all mountain, and 25% in the park.  I cruise with mostly boarders and they have so much fun in the park that I needed to get in there myself.  I need something that will handle the east coast ice and crud well, yet still be fun in the park.  I was looking at the Dynastar Trouble Makers, and the K2 Extreme's.  I do not know much about the more park oriented companies such as 4fnt and Armada, so any info on what they provide would be awesome. 

Basically I want an all-mountain twin tip ski, something with a waist of around 85mm. 

Also, what type of bindings do you guys like?... Most of the carving skis I have been using lately have integrated binding systems, so I need info on bindings as well.  Marker griffons?  Px12 jib?  Let me know what you all think.

Thanks a ton

16 years ago
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Aaaron.
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trouble makers and extremes sound like a good choice.
but the armada Ar6s are a step up.  take a look at it. 
you probably don't want a symmetrical twin, so that takes out a few of Lines models, but if you don't mind a wider ski, the blends would probably be really fun for you.
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Bloc_chain
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AR6 FTW! sound perfect for you, and for bindings id get fks 120/155 if you can
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Slinger1x1
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Im about 85% all mountain, 15% park and i ride Fischer Addicts, they are symmetrical, and i have never had so much fun on a ski!

So i suggest the addicts because they are stiff and sturdy for all mountain, and hold up really well in the park. don't put down the symmetricals just yet
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Ultomato
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line chronic
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DirtyMick
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Good suggestions so far.

You could also look at the Volkl Bridge. I think it's a little bit wider then what you said, but that would be ideal for when you go out West and have a bit more snow on the East those few days out of the season.  Also, they're pretty much all-mountain, but you can totally rock them in the park as well, they're just a bit stiffer then a "normal park ski."
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Dr_Feelgood
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definitely take a look at volkl walls and armada ar6's. extremes wouldnt be a bad choice as well. also take a look in the k2 line, as they make fantastic all mountain skis. i ride the fujas now in upstate ny and they rip everywhere. 4frnt msp's wouldnt be bad either. and id get something around a 180 if i were you
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the-big-lepowski
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He speaks the truth!  And for a bigger guy, mostly all-mountain the flex should be good too.
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Mike_Wep
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Thanks for all the help guys, got some research to do now
16 years ago
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Keith_M
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Like someone said up there somewhere, Blends would be good for you. Even Prohpet 90's or 100's would work out.

Im thinking Chronics would be the ski for you though (if someone already suggested this sorry didn't read the whole thing) since they handle awesome all over the mountain yet retain great park value.
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Mike_Wep
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Everyone seems to think the Chronics or the AR6's are the way to go...gotta be honest the ravens with the cityscape on the Chronics looks sick... What do you all think match either one of these up with some Jesters?

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eli112233
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volkl Walls

k2 extreme

armada ar6

salomon suspect

line chronic

16 years ago
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marctheshark428
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volkl bridge!!
16 years ago
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Z_rob
Posts: 3076 - Karma: 152
Look no further than the k2 public enemy.

a fairly stiff ski but it has an 85mm waist and hella fatty tips and tails that can just blow through any crud and ice thrown at it.

super durable ski as well. my friend rides them and he loves them and they seem to be doing fine for him.

best all mountain ski in my opinion.

k2 did a great job with the Public enemy
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the-big-lepowski
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minor problem-they're called the Extremes this year.  I agree though, good all-around ski at a great price
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