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All mountain twin tips

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phetheR
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I'm looking for a new set of skis. My price range is under $400 and I'm looking for a set of all mountain twin tips. I spend about 70% of my time on groomers and hit a few jumps at the end of the run in the park. I want a ski that's a middle ground between carving and, can handle a few jumps in the park. So far I'm looking at these skis:

 

Head i.Peak 74 '11

Head Mojo One '09-'10

Line Chronic Cryptonite '11

 

Anybody have any experience with these skis? Also open to other suggestions as well. They dont have to be the newest models, old ones are fine too.

 

Thanks!

Feb 22 2011 2:04AM
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AKilness
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crypto.... i dont like head (the skis)

or k2 silencer, salomon threats.
Feb 22 2011 2:37AM
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Kangbang
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If you live on the east coast then these:
http://momentskis.com/eldorado.php

If you live on the west coast then these:
http://momentskis.com/tahoe.php
Feb 22 2011 2:38AM
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phetheR
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Thanks!
Any other suggestions? +k for alllllllll <3
Feb 22 2011 4:05PM
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Logey.
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line prophets
Feb 22 2011 4:12PM
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deleted2
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armada el rey's, i ski similar to you but about 40%groomers 20%park and 40% filming
Feb 22 2011 4:14PM
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ski_ENDUB
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solomon 2012, on3p blue steele, k2 revival or kung fujas, line chronic cryptonite
Feb 22 2011 4:26PM
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.RYAN66
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this used to be my ski on 100 percent groomers before i skied park now i use it in park but it is the best all mountain ski on the market imo.
Feb 22 2011 5:08PM
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Obie.
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Armada El Reys do very well in this category
Feb 22 2011 5:55PM
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DHogg
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Prophet 100.
Feb 22 2011 8:28PM
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Bi-ShredinalGuy
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i ride salomon threats.. i think they are $320 on backcountry.. i like em a lot
Feb 22 2011 8:32PM
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.cam.
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kung fujas
Feb 22 2011 8:37PM
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phetheR
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What year for the El Rey's? Is there any difference between the '10 and '11's?
Feb 22 2011 8:42PM
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mcaldwell
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k2 silencers suck soooo bad,, my buddy got them and the first day he went up they chipped a huge chunk out of them, dont listen to this fool!!!! get the cronic cryptos or volkl bridge
Feb 22 2011 8:52PM
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Matty_K
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I've been skiing the orange and black chronics from 3 or 4 years ago. And they hold up everywhere. Next year, if I'm not mistaken, they are just having the regular chronic. So a thinner base, and a little flexier, but still all mountain oriented. Let me know if you need any help but I love my line skis. If you don't mind me asking, how good/how much do you ski, like 50% rails 50% jumps?
Feb 22 2011 8:57PM
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Matty_K
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wow you said you do groomers and jumps. I'm sorry haha. I would go with the chronics still. Sorry, I forgot what you said..
Feb 22 2011 8:58PM
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phetheR
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I started skiing last year. I can carve well, solid intermediate. I'm just beginning to do jumps. I'm going to stick with groomers around 60%-70% and the rest in the park.

My budget is $400 after bindings.
Feb 22 2011 9:00PM
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arandomname
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Masterminds maybe since your budget is so low.  Or El Reys.
Feb 22 2011 9:29PM
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.RYAN66
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the el rey hasnt changed much at all over the last 3 years or so i would say. armada feels that if it isnt broke dont fix it and it has worked very well with that ski. was one of the best all mountain twin tips when it came out and still is now years later.
Feb 23 2011 6:01AM
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AKilness
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your "buddy" probably didnt detune his edges and probably got them longer than his older ones.... skis chip. big woop.
Feb 23 2011 8:41PM
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egg.
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