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Which skis do I get?

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TwiceBakedYeti
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I'm looking for a stiff, full or at least semi-camber ski. I have 09 Volkl Bridges that i've beaten the crap out of, and now I need a new ski. I really love Volkl, but all their skis that I want are fully rockered now, and that does me squat seeing as how I live in VA.

I'm looking at Icelantic Shaman's 183, and Nordica Helldorado's 185.

Any advice on what other skis I should consider?
Jul 12 2013 2:34PM
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CaptainObvious.
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/543628/
Jul 12 2013 3:02PM
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50Kal
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this. we need more info to be helpful. And the shaman comes in 184 not 183.
Jul 13 2013 3:33AM
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ilikedolphins
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the answer to what skis should always be K2 domain
Jul 13 2013 12:32PM
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Blake.P
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Hahaha you're fuckin retarded
Jul 13 2013 12:33PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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Nordica helldorados have a good amount of rocker so yeah
Jul 13 2013 10:23PM
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MartianMan
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Faction 3.zero is a mid-stiff bomb-ass ski with rocker and a lot of camber. Rips everything: piste, pow, even park if necessary.
Jul 13 2013 10:31PM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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I am 20 years old, about 5'11' 165lbs, type III+ with a background in racing. I currently coach my home mountain race team in VA (ussa lvl 100 certified).

I ski a 130 flex Nordica Dobermann boot, '09 Volkl Bridge 177, back of center mounted, '10 sl 165 cm Volkl race tigers almost dead due to delaminating, and '10 gs 183 cm Volkl race tiger

Problem: I've skied the flex out of my boots, free skis, and slalom skis. As I dont get much of a chance at hucking cliffs, I'd like a stiffer mostly cambered ski that has the width to stay on top of slush and pow, but is able to carve turns on steep icy narrow terrain. Twin tip is a must for backwards travel. also looking to improve my park skills, mainly grabs/spins.

Not really looking at replacing the sl skis unless a super super deal falls into my lap.

Realistically, only looking to spend 500 on the skis, used. That might change but not by too much.

Jul 16 2013 12:51AM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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bump. the Faction 3.zero looks like a good ski, any others?
Jul 17 2013 4:38PM
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CaptainObvious.
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How do you feel about rocker/early-rise?
Jul 17 2013 4:45PM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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early rise is fine, or a rocker/camber/rocker design like the nordicas (i'm assuming, never had the chance to try them out) would work.

Jul 17 2013 4:48PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Ok. You pose an interesting question because you want something that'll float, but with the limited knowledge I have, the floaters are going to have more flex than you really want and not enough sidecut. My personal opinion is one of these two:

http://www.libertyskis.com/morphic
http://www.on3pskis.com/products/skis/jeffrey/

The morphic is going to have the sidecut and stiffness you want while maintaining the playfulness in the park. The Jeffrey is a little softer, a little wider, and has rocker, but is by no means a tame ski.

My true advice? Go talk to your local shop. Not only are they going to have bangin deals on all of last year's stuff, but they'll also have a much wider knowledge-base and hopefully will be able to place you in exactly what you want. Plus....support your local shops bro.
Jul 17 2013 4:54PM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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Appreciate the help, I would also consider some stiffer skis than those, super-g turns are fun too!

I and my family know the local shop and the owner/higher-ups on a personal level, 1) they don't carry what I want, 2) for some reason they still try to sell me.

Don't get me wrong, I still support them and send business their way, I'm just looking for more advice.
Jul 17 2013 4:59PM
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CalyxRural
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dont get shamans for the east coast get nomads or pilgrams
Jul 21 2013 10:01PM
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SSchepkowski
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bridge to helldorado is a massive massive difference just so you know, completely different shape and size, very heavy (2 sheets of metal in the top) and is really stiff! Just so you know. I love the ski personally tho I think its awesome! check out the new 4frnt devestator

Jul 22 2013 1:55AM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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Thanks man! Lighter skis would be nice, maybe I'll check out the Patron instead. The extra weight isn't too bad as long as it increases the stiffness proportionally ( love my heavy-ass racetigers)
Jul 22 2013 12:00PM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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why not shamans were more or less made for the east coast: fairly stiff, full camber, good sidecut, wide enough to float without rocker
Jul 23 2013 10:59AM
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50Kal
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It is versatile in the sense that you can rip hard pack and powder, but it's 160-110-130. It's a girthy ski. Go for it if you want but just letting you know its more designed for pow I'd say then allmnt.
Also I thought you wanted a twin tip and shaman is not a true twin.
If you were to with Icelantic go with Pilgrim or Nomad. Both full twin tips, full traditional camber, and good for allmnt. The pilgrim would be more nimble in the park at 127-90-115. Sounds like care more about pow. Go with Nomad I'd say. Would be better on those deep days and out west at 140-105-130.
Jul 23 2013 2:34PM
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TwiceBakedYeti
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Nomads def in consideration now, thanks man!
Jul 23 2013 10:12PM
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