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Looking for a new ski and/or bindings

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EthanH*
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Specifics:

-I'm 5'7" 150 pounds.
-I ski on 179 K2 Hellbents and 161 Line Anthems
-I prefer to ski powder, but I ski park with my friends when theres no fresh snow.
- 60/40 powder/all mountain:park
- Im trying not to spend a ton of money, used is a-okay.

I recently broke a pair of cheap marker bindings on the anthems, and am wondering if 1. I should just replace the ski. or 2. Just replace the bindings. 3. Replace the bindings on the hellbents, and but the hellbent bindings on the anthems/other ski.

Eventually, I was planning on replacing the anthems anyways, and getting something in the 171 range, that is just as buttery, but maybe a little wider. A bit more all mountain oriented, but still skinny enough so I can ride in the park a fair amount. I like flexy skis!

So, NS, could you help me make this decision? New ski, or wait and get new bindings? If you think I should get a new ski, which ski should I get?

Thanks!
Mar 10 2011 6:46PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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Either way you need new binders, so get some legit ones that won't break. I would probably leave the bindings on the hellbents just to avoid the hassle (remounts, brake size). If you think you will get new skis any way I would sell the anthems while they only have one mount. For some all mountain skis I would recommend some kung fujas. They are no where near as flexy as hellbents but have a moustache rocker so you can butter with ease and still get your carve on. My other skis are 171 invaders and I prefer riding park on my 179 kung fus. They are heavier but they make up for it with much more stability.
Mar 10 2011 7:38PM
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Kangbang
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Moment PB&J's for your replacement on park skis, mount em up with FKS 120's or 140's and you have a badass set up.

For your bents, get either STH 14 or 12 drivers or the 4frnt deadbolts.
Mar 10 2011 7:41PM
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Banane.
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Salomon 2012 whit sth 12 driver, thats my next year set-up and im doing 50/50 all-mountain/powder and park
Mar 10 2011 8:15PM
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EthanH*
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Anyone else?
Mar 10 2011 10:16PM
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NWPA
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atomic patent i think its a 175, 95 underfoot, on3p jmo both with fks, the new moment pb&j would be a lot of fun.
Mar 10 2011 10:34PM
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EthanH*
Posts: 375 - Karma: 129
bump bump bump..
Mar 11 2011 1:52AM
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