Need Advice for New Skis

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Mar 1 2012 6:55PM

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@skiinmitch

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I would go with the JJ. if your a good enough skier you can make almost any ski carve. But since you care looking for more of a powder specific ski would get the jj

Mar 1 2012 7:26PM

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hokkanee

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Take a look at the 181 caylor. They're a great powder ski that really excels on groomers and in crud as well

Mar 1 2012 7:57PM

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I always hear ObSeths coming from a mile away when it's hardpack and whoever's riding them is going fast enough LOL. The rocker's too abrupt and the tips too soft for optimal groomer performance. The rest you named are pretty similar in that they will all work well yet still shred the trees. I use the Opus and it's such a dope ski. When it's over boot deep you will shit your pants at how good it feels to surf on top with 118mm underfoot. The are fantastic on groomers and hold a strong, grippy edge however my only issue is the 18m turning radius, sometimes I like to charge loooong arcs, and they just beg to turn tightly obviously, and they "snap" out of turns really quickly. On the flip side, that's what helps them shred the shit out of glades, even with such girth.

Mar 2 2012 1:10AM

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Hey im looking for new skis to except im 5'2 and and i hit any jump im looking for a park ski that i can be able to flip on i have suspects now and they r a bit too heavy for me so i want new ones for better flips any advice and sorry for using your thread im on an ipod and i cant make one

Mar 2 2012 1:31AM

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You should scroll down mobile and click "Full Site". Since this thread is completely different to what you want.

As for OP, if you're looking for a mainly powder/big mountain ski, don't get an all mountain ski (more so something narrow).

There are so many fat skis that can kill it everywhere now. If you're a good enough skier, you shouldn't have any trouble skiing on fat skis during a day when it's not fresh.

Check out
ON3P Caylor
Line Mr. Pollards Opus
Surface Live Life
Moment Bibby Pro
4FRNT YLE
and
Atomic Benchetler
Atomic Blog

I really think you should look into the Blog, Caylor, and Live Life.

Seeing as you`re a little shorter and lighter though. Check out the Caylor. It'll be your best bet for your size.

Mar 2 2012 1:50AM

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Suspects are not the finest skis ever. What bindings are you using? This year's Salomon STH driver's are even lighter not mention proven and bombproof. For skis...tons of options but no one ever talks about Head JO Pro's...they are ridiculous light!! Such a sick ski! And modern Heads are very durable skis.

Mar 2 2012 1:51AM

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This thread is epic! I'm gonna grab some popcorn and just sit here and watch ok? Haha

Mar 2 2012 11:20AM

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Wait watch what?

Mar 2 2012 11:23AM

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You can't see?

Mar 2 2012 11:23AM

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See what? Wait why am I having a conversation with myself?

Mar 2 2012 11:24AM

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Exactly!

Mar 2 2012 11:24AM

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Oh ok I see what ya did there. All for the street cred I guess?

Mar 2 2012 11:25AM

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I guess. Pull up a seat though. Hahaha

Mar 2 2012 11:26AM

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Shlobby

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I can vouch for this

Mar 2 2012 11:43AM

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personally i think if u dont ski park on them or whatever get something like the JJ or something fat i actually find it more fun to ride pow skis on groomers anyways unless im skiing park

Mar 2 2012 10:42PM

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Epic???

Mar 3 2012 5:43AM

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I'm sick of these "what ski" threads too much bias and subjectiveness. Too much "want something good in pow but not too wide"....sigh

Mar 3 2012 5:45AM

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Just suggest the Opus like you always do LOL.

Mar 3 2012 5:47AM

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I ride the Obsetheds, absolutely love um, super nice in the powder, they charge crud like its not even there and on the hardpack while they arn't perfect they can still hold on fine, i've ripped the lake louise world cup course on them and managed to turn a bit haha. It seems like a fairly flexy ski at first but It actually seems fairly stiff the tail isn't rockerd as much as the tip so you don't wash out very much. I personally love it but there has been a ton of other great suggestions in here as well.

Mar 3 2012 1:15PM

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But you already have the opus.

Mar 3 2012 6:00PM

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Yea I took a look at the Caylors they look really sick.

Mar 4 2012 12:26AM

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Now I'm looking into the Caylor, Opus and JJ. I like those 3 quite a bit but what is better/worse about the Opus vs the SFB? I know the SFB would be lighter and not as wide so therefore not as good floatation.....

Mar 4 2012 12:28AM

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2 times. love my seths

Mar 4 2012 2:53AM

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Everyone raves about their Caylors. Few people seem to own the Opus around here, nevermind comment on it. Forget the weight, the Opus is light anyways. Just comes down to powder. If its pow you'll be riding most of the time, get the Opus. If its hardpack/variable terrain that you'll be riding most often, get the Bacons. JJ's are great but with the Opus having 20% more effective edge over last year's EP Pro, I can personally tell you it holds a very good edge that I feel very confident about when I push a turn really hard.

Mar 4 2012 5:12AM

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What about the Volkl Shiro and the 4frnt YLE? Those skis seem interesting has anyone ridden them?

Mar 6 2012 1:35PM

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I ride 191 Caylors but for you a 181 would be better. In powder they are the best ski I've ever rideen they can be stable when you need them to be (charging/straight lining) and playful when you want them to be. The stiffer flex mean you can stomp your landings forward or switch with no problems. I still find I can rail groomers and they are a hell of a lot less chattery than a rocker2 or s7. Honestly they are the best powder ski I've ever ridden they so versatile I use them as a daily driver and I ski whistler at weekends and cypress during week day so they are totally capable of handling what ever I throw at them.

Hope this helps, Joey

Mar 6 2012 2:39PM

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thanks, yea they look like great skis and they are still one of my top choices. I think my top 5 right now are the Caylor, 4frnt YLE, Armada JJ, Volkl Shiro and Rossignol S3.

Mar 6 2012 4:05PM

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