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Shoey-Ski
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So I had my mind set on getting some filthy riches but I don't think I'm gonna have the funds for them this year, I started looking at some other options and I think I narrowed my options down to armada thalls or Icelantic danollies I'm about 5'11" right now and 180lbs I'm looking for some buttery skis that are also stiff enough to handle jumps bigger then 40 feet Also what size of either ski should I get?
Jul 15 2015 2:24PM
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270on420out
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Da'nollies are veerrrryyy soft. Don't think if they are stiff enough to handle big jumps. That being said, they areally probably one of the most durable skis on the market. If you do get them get size 180.

I can't speak for thalls

I would recommend however, Amplid antidogmas or HG stingers. Both very durable with a medium flex. They both come in size 178 as well.
Jul 15 2015 5:09PM
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Shoey-Ski
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Thanks for the help man can anyone tell me anymore about the thalls or the stingers?
Jul 15 2015 5:11PM
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shin-bang
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Shoey-SkiSo I had my mind set on getting some filthy riches but I don't think I'm gonna have the funds for them this year, I started looking at some other options and I think I narrowed my options down to armada thalls or Icelantic danollies I'm about 5'11" right now and 180lbs I'm looking for some buttery skis that are also stiff enough to handle jumps bigger then 40 feet Also what size of either ski should I get?


https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/811366/Big-ups-to-Kitten-Factory-

go read the last half of this.


check out the kitten factory rayzrs. similar ski to the FR but slightly wider and little bit longer turn radius. same edges and base thickness as on3p. honestly hurry and check them out. theyre 50% of right now for end of season sale. only 2 pairs left of the 183s. ive ridden them all season so pm me if you have questions.

http://www.kittenfactoryskis.com/14-15-rayzrblaydz/
Jul 15 2015 5:14PM
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Shoey-Ski
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If I were to go for the thalls should I go for a 176 or a 181?
Jul 15 2015 9:20PM
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tomPietrowski
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Shoey-SkiIf I were to go for the thalls should I go for a 176 or a 181?


Go 181 for sure. The thall is a really fun ski. I personally like full camber in the park and the softer tip and tail still make them plenty playful enough. They will be lighter so easier to throw around then the other skis you are looking for and build wise I have always found armada make a good ski. On3p fr would be fun too but very diffent. The rocker and softer flex would make them more buttery but less good at railing carves.
Jul 15 2015 11:00PM
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Shoey-Ski
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Is a 181 gonna be really weird to get used to? I'm used to riding a 162 cause when I bought my last skis 2 years ago I was 5'4" I know I need longer skis I just don't want to go too long and not like them
Jul 16 2015 4:10PM
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cobra_commander
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Sell your sperm, blood, and a kidney. Get the FRs.
Jul 16 2015 6:04PM
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Shoey-Ski
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I know this thread is pretty old but I'm buying my Skis tomorrow I can get both the thalls and the danollies for the same price I'm kinda leaning more towards the danollies but since there really soft, how well do they hold up on bigger jumps I want a flexy ski but I don't want them to be so flexy they wash out on any jump bigger than like 30 feet
Aug 4 2015 2:47PM
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sbarlett
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you should check out the revision tailsman, on pre order for $280 and sick skis in my opinion. if i could get new sticks for this year that'd be my choice
Aug 4 2015 3:05PM
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Swandog7
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Shoey-SkiI know this thread is pretty old but I'm buying my Skis tomorrow I can get both the thalls and the danollies for the same price I'm kinda leaning more towards the danollies but since there really soft, how well do they hold up on bigger jumps I want a flexy ski but I don't want them to be so flexy they wash out on any jump bigger than like 30 feet


Out of the two, I would get the Icelantics. I wouldn't pic either of those though if I could. There are a quite a few options that could fit you better such as Revision Talismans and HG Stingers. I could add more but don't want to give you too much to think about
Aug 5 2015 12:59AM
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Shoey-Ski
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So i ended up going with the thalls, i got them today in a 181 and they ended up being like an inch taller than me should i send them back and get 176s or should i keep them ?
Aug 14 2015 1:06AM
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Swandog7
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Glad you decided. really doesn't matter. You might have to adjust a little. Im going onto a 170 da mollie next year after using a 148 last season. If you rode something pretty small last year than you could keep them or size down to 176. Its not really a deal breaker, sometimes personal preference
Aug 14 2015 1:31AM
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Skates_skis
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If I remember correctly the thall was very stiff and kind hard go me to carve. ( I weigh 140 and am almost six foot)
Aug 14 2015 8:58PM
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Shoey-Ski
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Thanks for all the help guys!
Aug 15 2015 10:40AM
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jackdonovan
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Shoey-SkiSo i ended up going with the thalls, i got them today in a 181 and they ended up being like an inch taller than me should i send them back and get 176s or should i keep them ?


you're fone its all preference and getting used to the length, personally I like to ski a ski that is a little taller than me
Aug 15 2015 11:19AM
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jackdonovan
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fine*
Aug 15 2015 11:19AM
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