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Need help buying twin tips

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teamsleep
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hi ive been skiing all my life (im 16) and i want to buy twin tips for this season cuz im goin to winter park during feb break. I spend around 40% of my time in the park. I'm around 5'6 130lbs. I asked my friend and i got a few suggestions:

ninthward butterlicious 160
k2 public enemy 159
Ninthward M.I.P Tosh Peters Pro Model 160
line invader 151 or 161?
Rossignol Scratch Sprayer FS 168

which would be the best or is there others i should look into?
Nov 2 2006 10:03PM
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ESfreeridepa
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i would have to tell you to not go any shorter than 170 or 169 pe.
Nov 2 2006 10:05PM
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SirFryanator
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yeah go AT LEAST a 165.

Do you like stiff or soft?
There are some soft and stiff skis on this list.
Nov 2 2006 10:13PM
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K.C.Deane
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Dude, check out Moment skis. theyr page is www.momentskis.com. you can buy through their website and theyre cheaper than most companies. They also make solid skis. Check out the Renos.
Nov 2 2006 10:22PM
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teamsleep
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see im not sure there cuz this is the first time im buying twin tips.
Nov 2 2006 10:27PM
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SirFryanator
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doesnt matter, do you like stiff skis or soft skis in general.
Nov 2 2006 10:32PM
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teamsleep
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stiff
Nov 3 2006 6:41AM
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teamsleep
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well i guess not too stiff cuz im not a big guy but i want it to be stable but also quick and light
Nov 3 2006 7:19AM
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bda10889
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check out the High Society Classic. It is a sick park ski with a bamboo core so it is pretty snappy and a dope argyle graphic.... you can peep it on the website.
Nov 3 2006 10:37AM
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teamsleep
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yeah those ski look nice but ide rather get skis that are sort of "main stream" cuz i need to get some cash from my dad so he kinda wants to know what company i buy from.
Nov 3 2006 3:04PM
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hollygrove
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Just go like fujative in 169. On the cheaper end of things too.
Nov 3 2006 3:12PM
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teamsleep
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ok so i narrowed it down to...

k2 public enemy
k2 fujatives
Rossignol Scratch Sprayer FS
Rossignol scratch sprayer BC
line invaders or anthem (which would be better all around?
anthem cuz its wider?)

i live normally ski here in the east coast but im goin to colorado for a week this season and im ski 60 all terrain and 40 park
Nov 3 2006 4:04PM
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teamsleep
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btw by all terrain i dont mean back country
Nov 3 2006 5:00PM
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uni-corn
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Then dont go with the BC.....
Nov 3 2006 5:13PM
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teamsleep
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ok are the anthems too wide? they are 93
Nov 3 2006 5:39PM
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SkiMN
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You've got three pairs of very different skis. The PEs are designed more for more outside the park, allm mtn, etc, as are the Scrathc BCs, and the Anthems. Unless you do a decent amount of all mountain, involving deeper snow, the extra width of the Anthems, BCs, or PEs is usually not worth it. The Invader, Fujative, and Scratch FS are all designed mostly for park. Invaders and Fujatives are on the softer side, whereas the Scratch will be stiffer. If you like snap, and dont want a really soft ski, the Scratch FS is likely the best ski on that list. You can proly pick up last years cheaper, but they are going to be more expensive than Invaders or Scratchs. I got Fujatives (last years) for 230 which is 100 off retail, that would be a good deal on a pair of scratchs as well. If you still want to go with the big brothers to the skis you listed, BC, PE, Anthem, they will be a bit more pricey, but if you want better deep snow performance they are worth it. I imagine they would get pretty heavy in the park all day though.
Nov 3 2006 5:46PM
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teamsleep
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thanks a lot that last post helped me out a lot!
out of the Scratch fc, anthems, PE which are the lightest?
or which of the (park specific skis) are good for normal trails.
im trying to find a middle ground
Nov 3 2006 5:57PM
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kozy
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169 pe's
Nov 3 2006 5:58PM
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teamsleep
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are last seasons PE as good as this years? (the red and black ones)
Nov 3 2006 6:20PM
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teamsleep
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oh yeah and i did a search about the PE and i read a thread saying that they were too heavy is that true?
Nov 3 2006 6:25PM
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SkiMN
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Of the last three you named, the scratch would be the lightest one on there to the best of my knowledge. PEs didnt change a lot since last year that I am aware of but I'm not sure at all. They are a heavier ski, and stiffer, I've heard stories about them losing pop, or being a "dead ski" from a lot of people. From what I read on here, they would not be a good choice for a park ski unless there is a lot of all mountain in your plan for this year.
Nov 3 2006 6:54PM
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longbomb
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hey, i don't know aboutr any one else, but i think for you you should get a pair of "solomon 720's" because...
1.they are cheap because they are olders
2.they are great anywhere
3.they are a light ski
4.they are from a "name brand" ski company

only problem is that they might be a little hard to find
Nov 3 2006 6:55PM
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teamsleep
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ok so i prob wont go with the PE.
so out of the Anthem vs. Scratch?
wat are the pros and cons of each?
Nov 3 2006 11:17PM
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SkiMN
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At 5'6", even at 130, you'll outgrow 720s relatively quickly. They are a light ski, and cheap if you can find them, so those two pros are legit. Name brand, yes, but that doesnt say much, it fails to make them a better choice than anything else listed here. I skied 720s for a year, its an experience I dont care to repeat. I completely overpowered them. They are durable, I could ski them again this year, but they dont really allow much room to progress. They are relatively soft, need a higher back tip, and have a tendancy to turn purple, contrary to the pictures you will see. Its not exactly a brilliantly designed ski for park, yet it doesnt lend itself to be a great all mountain ride either, god forbid you find pow someplace. If you are going to be 130 your whole life, and dont plan on progressing past the basics of park, I would not recomend these skis.
Nov 3 2006 11:53PM
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SkiMN
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Which Scratch are you talking about, BC of FS? The Anthems are softer than the scratchs, they are more of an all mountain ski, but they are pretty soft. I'm still gonna say go with the FS, the Anthems or BCs will most likely be overkill if you ski mostly park. If you run in to deep snow on a regualr basis, you could justify them.
Nov 3 2006 11:57PM
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teamsleep
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im talking about the FS, i live in the east coast but i am gonna make a trip to colorado this season so im not gonna be in too much powder often. and yeah i woulndt say i spend MOST my time in the park (at most 45-50%) so i think the scratch fs will be a better all mountain(groomers ice a lil powder and 40% park) than the anthem or invader right?
Nov 4 2006 12:09AM
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kenevil
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the anthem would probably be a better all mountain ski, but if want something more park specific, go with the invaders or the fs
Nov 4 2006 3:41AM
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Logchucker
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I ski Colorado, am 5'5" and rock legend 8800, which are directional skis at about 168
Nov 4 2006 3:57AM
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SirFryanator
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The anthems would be better at all-mountain but they are not at all designed for it. They are just a wider invader, 100% park.
I would definitely go with the Scratch FS's but the BC's are nice too.
The wideness of the anthems is for more rail stability and jump landings.
do not ski deep snow with anthems.
Nov 4 2006 10:19AM
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Literature
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You sound like you want the Chronic Blend. Its 90 at the waist, so decent in powder, stiff enough and light enough to help you in the park, and the carbon matrix will make it do what you want on the rest of the mountain. The width with have more swing weight than a dedicated park ski, but it will be worth it.
Nov 4 2006 10:53AM
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QuazBotch
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I have the Scratch Sprayer FS in 168. I'm the same height and a bit lighter than you.

I'm pretty crappy at park skiing, but I'd say it works fine. I landed a few 360s and slid a few rails on it. I need to gain some weight before I'll be able to bend and butter it.

Before I dulled the edges, it was surprisingly good for carving around on slippery snow, and it didn't feel out of control on ice. Doesn't come close to some other all mountain twins though - I'd rather have my Concepts or Mad_Trix on ice days.
Nov 4 2006 11:05AM
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SkiMN
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Yeah, Anthems are as soft as invaders, you would sink like a stone, I was tired.

I've read this whole thing 80 times, get the Scratch FS, you should be happy with it given the parameters you've laid down so far.
Nov 4 2006 12:39PM
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teamsleep
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ok ill probably get the 168 scratch Sprayer FS. any one know how the base looks like? and i wouldnt have any problem riding fakie with these right?
Nov 4 2006 2:01PM
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SirFryanator
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no but the sprayer and the reg are little different.
I haven't skied the sprayer, but I think it's designed a little bit more for park, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Nov 4 2006 4:14PM
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WONTON
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not really....theyre just cheaper. With a wood core and a bit softer. The sprayer is the same as all the past scratch ecos.
Nov 4 2006 4:19PM
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ParkE
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I'd go for the Rossi scratch Pro 170
Nov 4 2006 4:21PM
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teamsleep
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arent the pros for kids?
and the sprayer fs is able be ridden fakie right?
Nov 4 2006 5:01PM
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kenevil
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they dont make the scratch pro that big, its a grom ski, the biggest is 158
Nov 4 2006 5:02PM
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kenevil
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all of the scratches are twintips, so yes
Nov 4 2006 5:03PM
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teamsleep
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anyone have a pic of the base or know what it looks like?
Nov 4 2006 5:23PM
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SirFryanator
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the rossi site?
Nov 4 2006 5:50PM
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teamsleep
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checked didnt hav it, none of the online stores have it so im really curious
Nov 4 2006 5:54PM
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SirFryanator
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weird
eh im watching icer air now so I cant help you
you should too
Nov 4 2006 6:12PM
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lyndon
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scratch sprayer fs 174 cm... perfect
Nov 4 2006 6:20PM
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QuazBotch
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Sprayer FS is great skiing switch. The mounting point is pretty centered, so forwards or backwards doesn't make a big difference.

http://www.ifyouski.ru/photos/1828.jpg

Mine are plain green on top - no crazy red topsheet, and have a similar green base to this. They are from last year.

Nov 4 2006 9:33PM
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cofreeskier
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they don't make the Scratch Pro in 170, its a junior version
Nov 4 2006 10:10PM
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poofartpee
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dude personely al those choices suck, ur my size/weight and i woudent like any of those ski (excluding ninthward no experience there) scratch FS, Line anthem, Volkl Karma would be some sweeter choices
Nov 4 2006 11:05PM
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teamsleep
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well the scratch fs is too expensive so im in the price range of the sprayer fs and the anthem
Nov 4 2006 11:09PM
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SkiMN
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sprayers
Nov 5 2006 11:44AM
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