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Freeskier564
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Hey guys, Im looking to get a new pair of skis. Im about 5' 7" and 125lbs, and I basically ski all mountain with a bit of park.
Ive been looking at the Liberty KGB's and the Dynastar nothing but troubles. Im looking to spend $350 or less...so Im looking for new stuff on sale.
I found the 07 Nothing but troubles (175cm) for $265. Would they be too big for me? Any feedback on them would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Aug 25 2007 2:46AM
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Thomson.
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175 is perfect for you.  I would also suggest you look into 171 Surface Watch Lifes.  You can buy them on Jibij for $275, or you can pre-order next years for $350.
Aug 25 2007 2:48AM
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Freeskier564
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So would you reccomend the Nothing But Troubles? I read somewhere that they arent great for all mountain...but thats not what I read. Im just worried about how heavy they are and how strong they are.
The only drops I hit are under 50 feet.
Aug 25 2007 3:01AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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If by drops you mean cliffs 50 feet is a pretty fucking respectable cliff.  If you mean jumps a 50 foot jump isn't small by any standards, but it's also not huge.  Nothin but troubles should be fine for any jumps, but if you plan on hitting 50 foot fcliffs, I'll assume you're landing in powder, in which case the waist on the nothin but troubles will probably not be wide enough to be of much use.
Aug 25 2007 3:04AM
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Freeskier564
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Yeah 50 foot drops into powder. How wide are they compared to the line 1260's? Those are basically the skinniest skis i can think of...besides cross country ones. Haha
Aug 25 2007 3:09AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Well the nothin but troubles are like 78 underfoot, if I were doing cliffs up to 50 feet I'd be looking for something that is at least 90 underfoot.  Maybe the Big Troubles.
Aug 25 2007 3:13AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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What exactly do you ski.  Cause if you say all mountain + a little park but then you say you're hittin 50 foot cliffs, it seems like you need a ski that is about 175  in length and anywhere from 85-95 underfoot.  Maybe Line Anthems?
Aug 25 2007 3:17AM
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Freeskier564
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Haha well I want to progress in park. But I ski all moutain too. And on occasion Ill hit some pretty big cliffs. So I dont need something huge...or Something small.
Aug 25 2007 3:19AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Any chance you can get 2 pairs of skis?
Aug 25 2007 3:26AM
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Freeskier564
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Probably not...haha. So are those NBT's a good choice?
Aug 25 2007 3:34AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Well the waist seems a little small for what you seem like you wanna be doing.  It's probably not wide enough to be stomping big stuff.  I'd be curious as to what other members would have to say though.   I ride my Fujas in pow and the waist on them (85) is alright for cliffs and stuff, although I haven't hit anything  50 feet......
Come to think of it unless I was riding pure park and planned on carving a lot switch on groomers I wouldn't go with a ski with a  waist below 85.
Aug 25 2007 3:38AM
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Freeskier564
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Yeah I have 82's now. I didnt realize the NBT's were so skinny. Reccomend anything else? I def. want to go with 82+
Aug 25 2007 3:57AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Man there's so many skis out there that meet your specs.  Do you generally like a stiffer or more flexible ski?  do you ride switch a ton, cause if you do you might wanna get a symmetrical ski?  but if you go symmetrical you could also go longer.
Aug 25 2007 4:01AM
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alaskakid
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Well if your hitting 50 foot cliffs and skiing  a little park, you must be a strong skier (i'm assuming) so you probably want something wider. Maybe line prophets 90/100's cause you'll still be able to get some park out of them, but the rest of the mountain too. Or maybe Salomon Guns+Foils (not sure how they would hold up on 50 footers though), Rossignol BC skis. idk those are some suggestions. other poeple will answer question with more skis
Aug 25 2007 4:11AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Maybe, the only reason why I'd say you don't want something too big is because it might be hard to progress with your spins in the park with such wide skis.  And on regular all mountain skis over 100 waist can be hard to deal with sometimes.
Aug 25 2007 4:15AM
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Freeskier564
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Yeah I ride switch quite a bit. I like a ski with some flex...but not too much. What do you think about the K2 Fujatives?
Aug 25 2007 4:19AM
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rossiskier93
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yo you should probably look into the scratch bc...
also altho they arnt the best for progressin in da park
the bacons are sick for everything else that ur talkin about
Aug 25 2007 9:57AM
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