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Skis.

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hollygrove
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Okay, I know that there are countless threads on what skis they should buy, and I was always baffeled at ho wmany there are, but what happens now? I find myself asking the EXACT same question that they all did.

Anyways, down to buisness: I decieded that by the time that next ski season rolls around that I will have enough dough to buy some new sticks. I'm 6'1, 150 pounds. I ski 50% Powder/soft snow/cliff hucking, 30% soft snow/crud, and about 20% groomers. I'm looking to a fat ski that will perform all over the mountain. I will be using my older Scratch BC's for groomers. In my opinion, I have narrowed it down to three choices, First....
Volkl Gotama in 183: I don't really have any concern's or hesatations with ski, I've only heard great things about it.
Second...
Head Mojo In whatever is the equivilent size: I loved this ski from the get-go. I got to see in our store when the rep was coming around, and I loved it.
Thrid...
Scott P4 in 181: I like the looks of this skiand am greatly interested in it. One of my concern's is that it may be too fat, I'm not sure on this one though.

So there we are, my three choices. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions that any of you might have.
Cheers.
Jun 6 2006 6:59PM
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snoopy
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I havent skied the p3s or gotomas, but the mad trix was awesome. Its solid everywhere, and has a bomb proof design.

That probably doesnt help, but ill be interested to see what other people suggest
Jun 6 2006 7:52PM
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hollygrove
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C'mon! I'm in a major pickle! Bump!
Jun 6 2006 10:14PM
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milkdud951
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p4! at least they look the best
Jun 7 2006 4:50PM
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Kevo
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I don't know too much about scott, so I can't offer advice on the p4. I'm assuming that you were talking about the mojo 90's. Or the supermojo????

Head skis are super stiff. If you are really strong, this shouldn't be too much of a problem. I'm pretty sure that the mojo 90 is stiffer than the Goths.

Goths are also stiff, and wider than mojo 90's, which is better for pow and landings.

Goths are going to be better than the Mojo 90 for deep powder, mojo 90's will be easier to swing around for airs. It pretty much comes down to that. Both are great skis. Both are pretty bomber.
Jun 7 2006 5:41PM
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hollygrove
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Whoops, my bad, I mean Mojo 105 for next year.
Jun 7 2006 6:44PM
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Grimace.
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P4 you mean
Jun 7 2006 6:48PM
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Kevo
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well, the mojo 105 is a different story. Huge toss up there between the 105 and the goth. You can't go wrong either way.
Jun 7 2006 6:56PM
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boxskier
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Armada ARV 185
to throw another into the mix
Jun 8 2006 7:30AM
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hollygrove
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ARV? Hmm... a little too noodly I think...
Jun 9 2006 12:29AM
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Kevo
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Hagrid- pm vicious and ask him your question. He knows more about this stuff than almost anyone on here.
Jun 9 2006 1:25AM
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RudyGarmisch
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My friend bought Gotama's this year, and absolutely loves them. He skis them every day possible now. When I skiied them, they are a bit heave to turn, and are somewhat rigid. Theres a little chatter, but much better than most ski's I've ridden. And they absolutely rule in powder. Go for gotama's, I support Volkl after riding those.
Jun 9 2006 2:06AM
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johanblaze
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my choices are-

183 volkl gotama/05/06 182 4FRNT VCT
181 HEAD SUPERMOJO 105
185 Kingswood Midfat
Jun 9 2006 2:18AM
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johanblaze
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actually, it doesn't matter what year VCT. brain fart.

pick one of these and you can't go wrong-

185 Kingswood Midfat
183 Volkl Gotama/182 4FRNT VCT
181 Supermojo 105
Jun 9 2006 2:21AM
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hollygrove
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VCT? You they'd be good?
Jun 10 2006 5:51PM
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johanblaze
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they're the same fucking think as the gotama.

the gotama is 183 and 130-105-122 and the VCT is 182 and 129-104-121.

don't quote me on those exact dimensions.
Jun 10 2006 5:54PM
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titsLOL
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^I don't know anything about either of them, but they're probably made out of different shit, possible different construction styles, and they most likely have different flex patterns and weights... the dimensions aren't everything
Jun 10 2006 8:05PM
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johanblaze
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size, shape, and flex have the most to do with it.
Jun 10 2006 8:14PM
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