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Super soft skis that can handle natural features, jibs, etc.

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Imagination
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Hey guys, I'm looking for a ski that will still be super soft even for a kid who weighs 105 pounds. Last year I had the Volkl Ledges, while the nose was soft, the tail was a little to stiff for me, since I like doing tail butters too. I'm mainly into taps, butters, and alot of jibs. Do you guys have any suggestions, thanks alot, +K for bumps.
Sep 13 2010 8:36PM
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Lemuel
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Invaders, Anthems, Lizzies. Find a leftover pair, they will most likely be inexpensive (not lizzies) and they are all good skis. Fujas are supposed to be real soft this year.
Sep 19 2010 6:54PM
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tomfallon.
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try nordica ignitions from a few years back
Sep 20 2010 1:02AM
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Imagination
Posts: 2501 - Karma: 73

1 month later bump. I want a ski with a flex pattern similar to that of a kung fujas, but lighter, a little less wide, and more jib orientated.

Oct 19 2010 11:17PM
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Rockhound
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atomic patent?
surface watchlife?
k2 press?
Dynastar 6th sense slicer?
Oct 19 2010 11:23PM
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Imagination
Posts: 2501 - Karma: 73

I'm looking for a super soft, symmetrical ski with symmetrical flex that is also super light and has butter zones, but is stiffer underfoot and can take a beating. Will those work for that? ++K

Oct 19 2010 11:26PM
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T.O.
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I would have to say the press by k2
Oct 19 2010 11:49PM
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Imagination
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Is the flex like that of the kung fujas?
Oct 20 2010 12:05AM
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Legion
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find the old fujatives... too damn soft for anyone
Oct 20 2010 12:45AM
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Rockhound
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i was under the impression that the K2 Press WAS the fujative, just with jib rocker.... i may be wrong though
Oct 20 2010 1:29AM
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Imagination
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Alright, so is it like a really soft rockered ski? Is the flex as soft as the fujas?
Oct 21 2010 7:40PM
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leahey
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A Bangs don't seem too far off from what you want...
Oct 21 2010 8:01PM
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Imagination
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I've tried the afterbangs before, they're too stiff and too heavy for what I want.

Oct 21 2010 10:50PM
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Imagination
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Any more help?
Oct 22 2010 5:14PM
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kronickrew
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If you want a soft ski for you're size get the line mastermind those are noodles.
Oct 22 2010 6:00PM
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Imagination
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Yeah, I've heard that, but I'm looking for a symmetrical ski with symmetrical shape. Thanks alot thought, +K
Oct 23 2010 8:51PM
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Rockhound
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Dude, just go with a non symmetrical ski, the masterminds are pretty damn close to symmetrical
Oct 23 2010 8:53PM
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Imagination
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Yeah, I know, but I want something a little bit softer still.
Oct 25 2010 6:52PM
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ShredAZ
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Line Invaders. Try to snag a year with the carbon ollie band ('08 and up I believe; might be mistaken). Gives it a little pop, but doesn't mess the flex pattern.

Can't go wrong with Line's butterzone technology!

Oct 25 2010 7:07PM
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T.O.
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pair of brand new line invaders in 171cm for $170 to $180 in b/s/t
Oct 25 2010 7:17PM
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Rockhound
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So basically you want an ep pro that is symmetrical and about 80 underfoot and without the rocker
Oct 25 2010 9:43PM
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Imagination
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Well, more like 85, and I don't really mind rocker. I don't think such a ski exists though... So i'm looking for anything close.

Oct 25 2010 9:45PM
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Rockhound
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I don't think one exists either... If price isn't an option... There's always Folsom custom... But seriously, i would consider the atomic patents, even though theyre 95 underfoot
Oct 25 2010 9:49PM
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HiTz
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posted in your other thread as well. half these skis you cant even get at your size they're way too big. Look at some liberty LTE's in a 157 (longer suggestion) or some Armada Coda's in a 150 (shorter suggestion).
Oct 25 2010 9:53PM
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Rockhound
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Just what i was gonna post, you're 5'1 and ski a 169 ski..... That's why you can't butter those skis. If you sized down to around 155-160 it would be soo much easier to butter at you're weight
Oct 25 2010 9:57PM
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Imagination
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Yeah, I think I might just do a 161 or 165 at the most. Thanks for all of the help. Bump
Oct 27 2010 9:48PM
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*Johnny
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Anthems, you can't go wrong with them.. and they're very affordable ! I ride them since last winter and I can't get used of that flex and their butterzones
Oct 27 2010 9:56PM
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Imagination
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Haha, yeah, I was thinking about those. I think they're too heavy and a little too stiff for me. I think I may just get the last year of invaders.

Oct 28 2010 3:36PM
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