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rd337
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I have been skiing for 13 years and would consider myself an expert skier. I can basically ski anything except for park/pipe. I am confident hitting all sizes of jumps, ive just never done tricks off them. This year I would like to start hitting the park regularly. I am 6 ft 3 and 170 Ibs and I currently ski 187cm Volkl Karmas. I am wondering what the best ski for me to buy to start hitting the park. I want something fairly soft and fun, price doesn't really matter.
Can you recommend a ski and possibly a length?
Dec 11 2008 9:25PM
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Chronic_
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Volkl Walls - i dont know what sizes they come in

Line Invaders - 181

im skiing the invaders right now and other then the fact they are already delaming im very happy with them. and i havnt had a chance to test the walls but they look sick and got great reviews
Dec 11 2008 9:33PM
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SHampson
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try looking around in the gear talk forum, that's where this thread should be.  don't get the invaders on account of your size and jumps you want to be hitting.
Dec 11 2008 9:49PM
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joly.sp
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What is wrong with your karmas?

Maybe look at something like Chronics?

Dec 11 2008 10:02PM
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rd337
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My karmas are quite stiff and long. I want to keep my karmas for all mountain/ big mountain. I am looking for a second pair that I dont mind hitting rails with, and that is softer and easier to ski
Dec 11 2008 10:46PM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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invaders only go to 178
Dec 11 2008 10:52PM
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devo97
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i bought chronics last year and loved them they were so stable, it was hard skiing pow with them but everything else they just killed. I found them be a little on the stiff side. for reference i am 6'1 and weighed 155 last winter and had 176cm.
Dec 11 2008 11:56PM
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p-oskier
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Maybe the AR6 181. Cause for someone your size they will probably be soft.
Dec 12 2008 8:41AM
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mfz
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maybe some atomic punx, they come in 183 i think
Dec 12 2008 9:02AM
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Dylan_
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'09 Phil Larose Pro Model - 178cm

maybe to short for you ?
Dec 12 2008 9:35AM
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BenJAMIN4aWhil3
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Moment Reno Jib 181. Surface Watch Life 180. those would both be pretty decent options for you.

I can sell you either, brand new, still in the plastic. 450 for either.
Dec 12 2008 1:28PM
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MasterDebater
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reno jibs would be nice, a 185 wall probably your best bet.
Dec 12 2008 7:07PM
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phishfood
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ok if your looking for something soft, don't get walls. and i think at your height/weight, you're gonna find invaders kinda noodly and short.

i'd get something with a medium flex. i'd say either atomic punxs, rossi scratch ghettos or maybe AR6s. and whatever you get, get the longest length they come in (as long as its a park ski). your gonna mount them close to center so they won't feel long like your karmas.
Dec 12 2008 7:55PM
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