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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68

so i have 2 offers on skis; 171 line invaders and 167 line masterminds, im wondering wich would suite me most? i ride mainly park, i like a buttery ski, mainly do rails and under 30 feet jumps, im 5'4 and im ok( i can do all the entry level stuff) wich skis suit me and what size?

Feb 26 2011 7:50PM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
bump
Feb 26 2011 9:40PM
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No_Dub
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5'4" is really short for a 171...
Feb 26 2011 9:53PM
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Its_Greg
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I would definitely get the masterminds. They're really flexy and buttery. If you center mount them the fact that they're not completely symmetrical isn't noticeable. Most importantly, they're a lot lighter than the afterbangs. Also, 171 is kind of a lot if you're 5 4...
Feb 26 2011 10:13PM
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PeteySkeety
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The invader is a super sick ski; one of the best I ever own. However, it may be a little long for you. That being said u don't know much about masterminds.
Feb 26 2011 10:15PM
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Its_Greg
Posts: 262 - Karma: 80
Oh fuck i thought this was between the masterminds and the afterbangs in my previous post for some reason... I heard that masterminds have the same flex pattern as invaders, so I would just get the masterminds cuz the invaders are a little long for you.
Feb 26 2011 10:20PM
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ParkisFun
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dude i would go w the masterminds. there buttery,and there great for jumps and rails. dont og w the 171s ill be a LOT harder for u. good luck w/ park
Feb 26 2011 10:21PM
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Stompitystomp
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Deff the masterminds bro, I mean, they're great, and perfect for what you're looking to do, the only problem is they're not centered or true twins. However, 171 seems a bit tall for you, although invaders would be great too. Masterminds are really good minus the fact that they're not true twins though, go with those. You don't want a ski that's too big for you.
Feb 26 2011 11:21PM
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@tlas
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yea i thought 171 would be big
Feb 27 2011 2:14PM
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.jersey
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IMO i think they both might be a little to big for you, but thats just my thought
Feb 27 2011 5:52PM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68

bump

Feb 28 2011 11:33AM
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Grilledsteeze212
Posts: 211 - Karma: 137
the invaders are really buttery but if you are 5'4 they are way to big for you
the masterminds are a little wider underfoot and aren't as buttery as the invaders but are still very buttery so i would go with the masterminds for sure
Mar 1 2011 11:58AM
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monkatizer
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masterminds ftw
Mar 1 2011 12:07PM
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P-13
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From what I understand is that you should get a smaller ski. Unless you awnt big flowy runs in the park on big jumps and charging rails, I would go wth a shorter ski. ;)
Mar 1 2011 12:12PM
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@tlas
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nah i mostly do jib featurs
Mar 1 2011 4:40PM
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CousinEddie
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 The masterminds have so much flex! For jumps under 30ft they would def be fine too...

The Invaders have been called the best park ski ever made (I dont have them tho so dont take my word for it)

Mar 1 2011 4:58PM
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@tlas
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bump i am getting some 4frnts not them but same size difference
Mar 10 2011 7:44PM
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ParkisFun
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what kind
Mar 11 2011 5:53PM
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Big_Tuna
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well are you growing or are you stuck at 5'4 ? cause if you are i would go with the 171s,
and plus you would definitely get used to riding a bigger ski cause i went from a 158 to a 176 this year and absolutely love them, but i guess i did grow quite a bit.
Mar 11 2011 5:59PM
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@tlas
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im getting 4frnt clicks or next years switch blades and im supposed to grow this summer at least 2 inches cuz im 13 so i havnt hit my growth spurt
Mar 11 2011 6:04PM
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Big_Tuna
Posts: 191 - Karma: 17
oh okay then you have tons of time, yeah you will definitely grow a ton so then what are these other skis for ?
Mar 11 2011 6:56PM
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SCB_
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get masterminds fit your criteria
Mar 11 2011 11:38PM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
i  mostly ski east cost rails and jibs but i dont really dig line they arnt that good and i found that the 4frnts are lighter than masterminds with more pop
Mar 12 2011 11:00AM
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monkatizer
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quit hating on line, the masterminds fit ur criteria perfect, and how the hell would u kno "but i dont really dig line they arnt that good" how would u kno if there good or not?? and what 4frnts are u looking into?? the mastermind is nearly unbeatable in weight!! they are light as hell, if u need somthing lighter then them, u have a serious issue, and how would u kno how much pop they have???

you really need to stop hating on line, and listen to the other people posting on this! the mastermind is perfect for u!!
Mar 12 2011 11:07AM
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Whatsonboss
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It's his money, let him get what he wants! It's his choice whether he listens to opinions or not. If he doesn't dig line then that's his preference
Mar 12 2011 11:39AM
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@tlas
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im not hating on line i just dont think thet're made the best...
Mar 12 2011 12:06PM
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NJurkiewicz
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mastermind!
Mar 13 2011 6:32PM
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@tlas
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nooooooooooooo
Mar 13 2011 6:39PM
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