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@tlas
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i think ill need new skis next year cuz i have 155 afterbangs that seem small, im 13, im 5'4, 130 pounds and i ski rails and smaller jumps,  and i was wondering if ill need a bigger ski next year and what size would you recomend???

thanks

Feb 20 2011 10:59AM
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@tlas
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bump
Feb 20 2011 11:22AM
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db21
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are you still growing?
Feb 20 2011 11:23AM
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@tlas
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yup im only 13
Feb 20 2011 11:24AM
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db21
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what level skier are you and do you like soft or stiff skis?
Feb 20 2011 11:32AM
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@tlas
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im okay i would say like intermediate cuz i can all the entry level stuff but no tom wallish
Feb 20 2011 11:37AM
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monkatizer
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if u like the afterbangs just get the next size up!
Feb 20 2011 11:38AM
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@tlas
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i dont really like afterbangs cuz they're heavy and im not that strong, its hard to find a cheap good ski but they;'re good for the price
Feb 20 2011 11:40AM
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Kreech
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When I felt the Rossignol s4 jibs in the shop they felt SUPER light. They also have more Xgames medals than any other ski, so that can't be bad...
Feb 20 2011 11:47AM
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NJurkiewicz
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the line mastermind is a great park ski that is also a great price
Feb 20 2011 11:56AM
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db21
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i would go with a 170 then. somewhere around there
Feb 20 2011 12:05PM
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@tlas
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im looking at line masterminds, t-halls, or k2 domains i need a durable ski that can last cuz ill grow and im not rich at all
Feb 20 2011 12:18PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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170-174 should be excellent
Feb 20 2011 12:27PM
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NJurkiewicz
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The masterminds are a pretty durable ski except the sidewalls are caps so if you tend to blow your sidewalls a lot then this is not the right ski but I have heard a lot of great stuff about the domain and everyone just seems to rave about it.
Feb 20 2011 12:31PM
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@tlas
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bump btw with the masterminds do they have low swing weight? and im not sure with the domains cuz they're rockered and with they slip out on rails easier?

Feb 20 2011 12:56PM
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@tlas
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ bump
Feb 20 2011 1:39PM
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Kreech
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its such a subtle rocker, its not even really noticable when you hold them in the shop. it just looks like the tips and tails start a couple inches back, and they only rise like a centimeter, so i wouldn't worry about it
Feb 20 2011 3:06PM
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@tlas
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ight thanks man
Feb 20 2011 6:32PM
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monkatizer
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167 masterminds sound perfect for u, im getting them for next season, there great skis, light and durable, and cheaper then the a-bangs
Feb 20 2011 6:38PM
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@tlas
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yea i think im getting those , or ill get domains... does anybody know how much k2 domains weigh?
Feb 20 2011 6:45PM
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thick.n.juicy
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if you can afford it i would go with a 166 or the next size up thall or 176 halo
Feb 20 2011 6:48PM
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@tlas
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yea i would but im low on $
Feb 20 2011 6:57PM
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@tlas
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bump
Feb 20 2011 8:24PM
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Matty_K
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I would definately go with the masterminds around a 166-171 scale. I'm 5'10 and have been skiing 3 years on line chronics 166, but next year going to 181 on3ps. If you have anymore questions just ask.
Feb 20 2011 8:39PM
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