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HELP ME CHOOSE NEW SKIS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Chompo.
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Alright, so i am in the market for a new pair of park sticks. I live in the midwest so i will be skiing lots of rails which makes durability one of the biggest things. The skis also need to be under 350, I can stretch to 400 if ireally need to but 350 is all i really have to spend on skis right now.

I am 6' 160
Ski mostly rails (biggest jumps are around 30)
Skis need to be durable

Thanks A Lot
Feb 5 2011 11:21AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Abangs.
Feb 5 2011 11:26AM
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Chompo.
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http://www.skis.com/mens-twin-tip-skis/c1000003492/coreupt-tj-schiller-twin-tip-skis-2009-p215583.html

what about these? Plus Skis.com is my local shop...
Feb 5 2011 12:17PM
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dewbs
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I would say abangs as well. But i haven't heard or seen anything about the Coreupt TJ's.
Feb 5 2011 12:30PM
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RonSwanson
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blue house antics. I have heard good things and are like $300.
Feb 5 2011 1:03PM
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mr.skierman
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I would suggest the ar7 but they're a fixed 500 anywhere
Feb 5 2011 1:51PM
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fatherb
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I've also heard good things too. Bamboo core too!
Feb 5 2011 2:22PM
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NWPA
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I got my armada alpha 1's for 350, great rail ski!
Feb 5 2011 5:55PM
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kvan
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I personally think abangs would be a perfect choice considering you hit a solid amount of rails. The price is right around $350 as well, so I say go for it.
Feb 5 2011 11:57PM
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Salty.
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this.
Feb 6 2011 3:30AM
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StillGhood
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Afterbangs are a great jib ski; i've had mine all season with no issues. They take a beating and keep performing.
Feb 14 2011 8:35PM
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HeadyTopper
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I LOVE MY AFTERBANGS!!!!!! JNEQ;GQ3O;GNKLQ3H/11!!!!!!!!
Feb 14 2011 8:36PM
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Kangbang
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If you can get $525, get Reno Jibs.
Feb 14 2011 8:53PM
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trettzilla
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i love my atomic punx a lot more than i thought. i got tem for around 300 too
Feb 14 2011 9:10PM
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aj5474
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Kind of related. I'm 6ft 2 175 and ski on the ice coast, would the 176 District be too short?

Feb 14 2011 9:30PM
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fatherb
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not that related lol. BUT I'd go with a longer size if I were you.
Feb 15 2011 2:52PM
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DUKES
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http://www.levelninesports.com/Liberty-Phil-Larose-Twin-Tip-Park-Skis

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im 6'3" and i ride the 178s and i love them they are just a tad short, but its good since im just beginning in the park they are super super light, they are really responsive, great amounts of pop, and are really durable. i was constantly beating mine on rails and no cracks, they are soft in the tips and tails, but still stable enough to handle 20-30 footers. super fun skis if i needed another set of park sticks i would totally get these again
Feb 15 2011 3:32PM
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SeanTom
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obviously not what he was asking.

OP the afterbangs are a solid ski. maybe a little heavy but durable for what i'm skiing and i've taken them everywhere.
Feb 15 2011 3:59PM
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TMiller
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s4 jib?
Feb 15 2011 5:12PM
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TMiller
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s4 jib?
Feb 15 2011 5:12PM
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