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Jibby Backcountry skis for a tall guy

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skithemidwest
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I am 19 years old, 6'5, 180 lbs, an advance type 3+ skier that skis everything. I am looking for a jibby backcountry ski that's not too fat but that's gonna be long enough for me to be able to mount close to center. I have a pair of 185 line blends that are mounted at recommended but I'd like to find something a little longer so I'd feel more comfortable mounting them closer to center. I really like the 192 Mr. Pollard's Opus, however I don't have the finances to shell out $700. I have also been looking at the 191 on3p caylor, however I don't know if with all the rocker in those if they'd feel long enough if I mounted kinda close to center. I was also really interested in the 196 Moment Bibby Pros, however after doing a little research on them, I realized the 196 is significantly different than shorter lengths in terms of tail taper and tail rocker.

So if anyone has suggestions on something that would be jibby, not SUPER fat, and long enough for mounting close to center, I would greatly appreciate any help.

I would also appreciate any comments on my thoughts about the caylors.

Thanks
Sep 29 2012 2:36PM
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Banane.
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Take a look into the rocker2 122, 192cm. They look really nice and fun. Maybe a little fat 122mm.
Sep 29 2012 2:46PM
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skithemidwest
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I have looked at those and really like them, however at 750 bucks they're outside my pricepoint
Sep 29 2012 2:49PM
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skithemidwest
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Note: I ski primarily in Colorado and would prefer a ski that is able to hold an edge on groomers as well
Sep 29 2012 2:51PM
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Banane.
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Ahh yea they are pricey , I have some sick deal whit Salomon, like cost -25%.

Here's some Nordica patron 193cm for real cheap. Patron are one of the best ski IMO

http://shop.starthaus.com/store/pc/2012-Nordica-Patron-Skis-Cosmetic-Blemish-p10030.htm
Sep 29 2012 2:59PM
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SlurrP
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187 4FRNT YLE

symmetrical backcountry jib stick
Sep 29 2012 3:37PM
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iffe
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189 cm Hellbents? Especially if you can find the older, narrower model.
Sep 29 2012 4:11PM
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bikerocker
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190 Moment Deathwish.
Sep 29 2012 4:21PM
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50Kal
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Never ridden the Caylors but Heres a link for last years at evo.com (there is an awesome review under review section) and a blistergear review of that model 2012.

http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/on3p-caylor.aspx#image=52661.Size.LengthCM_171_Image.jpg

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/on3p-caylor-191cm





Sep 29 2012 4:37PM
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_Jesus_
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First off, im also 6'5.

Rode 191 caylors,190 deathwishs, 196 bibby pros,and 190something rocker 2' (just saying this since they were mentioned in this thread). They were just demos so they were all mounted recommended, and believe it or not I demod all of them between 3 different pow days. It is really hard to say which one I liked best but for what you want It'd have to be the rocker2's or caylors. For everyday skiing (which includes pow days) though its the deathwish without a doubt, those are awesome.
Sep 29 2012 6:32PM
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ALaw
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got a pair of 192 benchetlers. stoked to try em out this season and I'm 6'2"
Sep 29 2012 6:58PM
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Noha
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Possibly AK jj's i know jj's have a soft flex, so i dont see why the ak's wouldent
Sep 29 2012 6:59PM
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profa_212
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The AK jj's are the stiffer version of the jj
Sep 29 2012 7:26PM
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AdamHoleman
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I've ridden the Armada JJs, Salomon Czars, and Moment Bibbys in all types of conditions and weigh ten pounds less than you at 6' tall. The JJs were a real fun playful ski but ski very short due to the taper and rocker designs. They're real awesome on smaller kickers, trees, and medium to small cliffs but have trouble charging and stomping big landings (by big, I mean REAL big). The Czars are an amazing ski and I'd totally recommend them to you, unless you plan on landing switch (which I assume you do). They can charge a little better than the JJs, have a pretty balanced swing weight and the flex is pretty dialed. I have landed switch with the czars in powder but its VERY difficult so it could hold you back in that respect. The Bibbys are extremely stable and have a more damp feeling than the others I have mentioned. They aren't quite as playful and I didn't really get a chance to jib on them much (I don't own them, but I've borrowed them from a friend). They're a sick ski, but really didn't inspire me to jib but rather to charge. I haven't had much experience on anything else but one of my friends owns the Bentchetlers and is in love.
Sep 29 2012 7:56PM
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