Help with picking line park skis and sizing!

Posts: 3 - Karma: 22

Feb 15 2021 12:08PM

Looking to get back into skiing after many years but with a focus on park riding.

I have always liked the look of line skis (don't know why) so I was wondering what would be the best for park riding but capable of all mountain for my weight and height etc.

I am between 5,6 and 5,7 and weigh at the moment 9.8 stone although this goes over 10 when gyms reopen, either way I am small, so also need light skis along with recommended height for park.

From the brief research I done it was between the honey badgers, blends and chronics.

p.s If you can recommend boots (size 8 - 8.5 uk) and bindings with the skis that would be a great help.

Cheers!

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Dan-Man

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Feb 15 2021 12:50PM

LINE Blends (175cm give or take)

Tyrolia Attacks

Boots that are comfortable. I wear a 8.5 shoe and wear a 26.5 boot. U.S.

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poofartpee

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Feb 15 2021 2:12PM

Blend or Chronic if you can afford them over the honey badger.

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Fazzer

Posts: 3 - Karma: 22

Feb 15 2021 2:23PM

poofartpeeBlend or Chronic if you can afford them over the honey badger.

Yeah they are the ones I am looking at, Main difference between Blends and Chronics?

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shinbangclan

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Feb 15 2021 2:37PM

FazzerYeah they are the ones I am looking at, Main difference between Blends and Chronics?

blends are much more flexible than the chronics

If you're looking to learn a traditional park progression of jumps and rails go for chronics.

If you're looking to fuck around, butter, and try jibbing random stuff, but also hit park, go for the blends.

I'd say it also depends on how big the stuff you're skiing is. I don't have experience with the chronics, but I wouldn't take the blends down a choppy steep in the alps. The chronics appear to be more versatile for a straightforward style of skiing.

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Fazzer

Posts: 3 - Karma: 22

Feb 15 2021 6:12PM

Dan-ManLINE Blends (175cm give or take)

Tyrolia Attacks

Boots that are comfortable. I wear a 8.5 shoe and wear a 26.5 boot. U.S.

Yeah I think that is the way to go, with the attacks would the Tyrolia attack 11 be better than the 13 for my weight and get them center mounted?

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Fazzer

Posts: 3 - Karma: 22

Feb 15 2021 6:35PM

FazzerYeah I think that is the way to go, with the attacks would the Tyrolia attack 11 be better than the 13 for my weight and get them center mounted?

Actually scrap that, I think that the attack 11's are more for beginners, last question if anyone could help, would the 171cm blends be the best size for me?

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Lazylightning

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Feb 15 2021 8:08PM

Yes, I think at your height/weight 171s would feel good

FazzerActually scrap that, I think that the attack 11's are more for beginners, last question if anyone could help, would the 171cm blends be the best size for me?

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skierman_jack

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Feb 16 2021 12:05PM

Why lines specifically? There are a lot of brands with a lot of offerings that could be seen as more compelling. I’ve blown up 3 pair of lines in the last 2 seasons. Don’t be afraid to look at brands like surface/armada/K2/Volkl to find a better option

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SofaKingSick

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Feb 17 2021 1:46PM

FazzerActually scrap that, I think that the attack 11's are more for beginners, last question if anyone could help, would the 171cm blends be the best size for me?

correct, skip the 11s and get the 13s (which are very reasonably priced themselves)

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Shred12343

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Sep 5 2021 1:22AM

skierman_jackWhy lines specifically? There are a lot of brands with a lot of offerings that could be seen as more compelling. I’ve blown up 3 pair of lines in the last 2 seasons. Don’t be afraid to look at brands like surface/armada/K2/Volkl to find a better option

Are prodigy 1.0s hood too?

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powpatrol

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Sep 5 2021 8:23AM

Shred12343Are prodigy 1.0s hood too?

yea they good, factions construction has improved since last year and year before

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skierman_jack

Posts: 1671 - Karma: 17,531

Sep 5 2021 12:58PM

My personal recommendation to anyone getting into park has been the ARV 96. Factions are good but they do have a tendency to explode into many pieces. Rumor is they’re making progress with the situation but I don’t think they’re out of the woods yet

Shred12343Are prodigy 1.0s hood too?

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