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YAMAHACRAZY033
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Hey guys,

My little bro just bought a set of Armadas and I caught the bug so I need some help.  First off, I'm eighteen, top the scales at 150 lbs. and almost six feet tall.  I consider myself an expert skier, but I don't do any park.  I'm straight technique and pure, jacket-tearing speed.  I live in Pittsburgh and therefore, the bump of choice is Seven Springs.  I currently have two pair of skis: Salomon Screams and K2 Seth Vicious.  I no longer ride the Screams (too soft and skinny), and the Seths are beginning to piss me off.  Now, I know what you're thinking, "why is this moron riding a powder ski on a mountain that is straight groomers and might get an inch of powder per decade?"  Well, it's simple: those Seths were the fattest ski that Willis had in stock and they blast through all the shit that gathers on the slops within two hours of the lifts being open.  Living for speed, I'd rather not turn, so the Seths seemed to fit.  Now, the skis chatter like an infant in the snow and flap at high speeds.  HATE THAT.  I'm currently looking at Rossignol CX80 Classics, but I love the ability to ride backwards down hills (let's face it, for those of you who ski at Springs, the mountain gets old fast).  What's the best ski (price is not an obstacle) that can rip up groomers?  Strong, powerful ski that I can beat but still performs at its peak and fat enough to go through crud?

Thanks,

Carter

Jul 23 2009 4:24PM
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I_Am_Mod
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I'll give you a biased (because im a huge fan of this ski) but suiting answer: a scott P4, its got 108mm underfoot, and is a real charging ski, its got early tip-rise so it'll get you over any obstacle smoothly, its got a forgiving sidecut so you can go cannonball charging, its heavy enough to bash through crud easily and its a twintip....
Jul 23 2009 4:34PM
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YAMAHACRAZY033
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a sales clerk at Willis said to look at the volkl mantras? was serious? that thing looks sooo unrational.

Jul 23 2009 4:39PM
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YAMAHACRAZY033
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bumppppp
Jul 23 2009 10:10PM
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summersover
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You could look into something like the Armada ANT which is a stiff charger with a 107mm waist
They rock for going straight or super slow giant radius turns but would blow donkeys at carving
Jul 23 2009 11:12PM
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newengland72
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Line Prophet 90/100
Demo them.
They turn, and haul a$$.

Alternately you could get some 333 skis like this:
for 1/2 the price

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Jul 24 2009 12:16AM
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Ski.Ballet
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Don't get those. I used my dad's and I hated em. I found em super hooky and unstable. I'd go with the Line Prophet 90 or 100, Line Blend, or Rossignol S5.
Jul 24 2009 12:22AM
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powder_submarine
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i can add to those previous suggestions volkl bridge: they're stiff, 92 underfoot, with a wide tip shovel and they can really rail groomers (often they are compared to line prophet, but a bit more twin shaped)
Jul 24 2009 11:57AM
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Twinjibber77
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They are really sick! The Volkls are really good skis also.
Jul 24 2009 12:43PM
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YAMAHACRAZY033
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any thoughts on the rossignol cx80 classics?
Jul 24 2009 6:48PM
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*TURBONERD*
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umm, not a twin tip, so i don't think anybody on ns knows a whole lot about it...
Jul 24 2009 6:54PM
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JamanBird
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You have to be kidding me. Mantras are not hooky and unstable. They are far stiffer then the skis you've listed. You thought they were hooky because you were not used to STIFF tails. The skis you listed are flexible and have a short turning radius, making them fun for lighter skiers who like to turn a lot.
4FRNT MSP would be a good choice for the east.
Jul 24 2009 7:07PM
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JamanBird
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will not ski backwards! unbelievable on groomers.
Jul 24 2009 7:12PM
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Leafman
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do you want a twin tip or a directional ski?
Jul 24 2009 7:44PM
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Twinjibber77
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Volkl AC50 is an awesome, wait no, FUCKING GREAT directional ski if that is what your interested in.
It sounds like you want some Prophets if your going for twins.
Jul 24 2009 7:54PM
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YAMAHACRAZY033
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a kid in my group rides dumonts and swears by them. what about those?

Jul 24 2009 8:55PM
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Twinjibber77
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Stiff.
Jul 24 2009 10:35PM
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selkirks
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It sounds like you're looking for a stiffer ski. I'd actually recommend the K2 Extreme. And I'm surprised to find myself saying that. haha

If not those, the Line Prophet 90s sound like they would be a good choice as well.
Jul 24 2009 10:59PM
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pigglywiggly
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bump!

considering hes my brother....

ill help him out
Jul 26 2009 2:30AM
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newengland72
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They were only used @ Jay Peak in VT (East Coast Powder)

06/07 181 Fischer Addict mounted -4ish? for Look bindings + 28.5 boots
Chipped topsheet, but the edge and bases are mint

$50 plus UPS Ground Shipping from Worcester, Ma 01605

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