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Recomendations for skis (east coast all mountain charging)

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bentheurer
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Hey guys
i am looking for a solid pair of all mountain skis presumably for the east coast (VT, NH, Maine).  My main mountains are Sugarbush and Madriver.  I am 6-6'1" 190 but maybe 200 if i can build up the ten more muscle pounds by ski season around here.  I am not fat by any means i am only 5% body fat.  I ski very hard ( have broken multiple skis) and need a strong durable ski.  Right now i have a pair of original Line Chronics that i will use for park since i am kinda fading out of park i don't need new park skis.  Last year i bought a pair of Elizabeths for powder and screwing around so i dont need a fat ski.  I am currently looking at the ARV, AR6, and Chronic Blend.  Since i have a softer park ski i am looking for a stiffer ski that still is poppy and light but can charge pretty hard down the mountain and through the trees and bumps.  I need these skis to last me about 3 seasons so they have to be pretty bomb proof. 

If any one could help me out with recommendations on skis, ski length, and even best places to buy it would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 29 2007 11:35PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -7
ARV is a fucking noodle.  Go with the Blend or a prophet.
Oct 29 2007 11:37PM
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Sideways_Shane
Posts: 756 - Karma: 73
line=no
Oct 29 2007 11:37PM
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FNJ
Posts: 3026 - Karma: 110
big troubles, bridges
Oct 29 2007 11:38PM
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McGill-X
Posts: 561 - Karma: 53
AR6!
Oct 29 2007 11:44PM
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skierAK
Posts: 138 - Karma: 10
last years karmas, or this years bridges. i have last years karmas and theyre are super stiff and very good for going fast and handling bumps.
Oct 29 2007 11:48PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -7
The karmas are sick bump skis.
Oct 29 2007 11:52PM
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cbl718
Posts: 553 - Karma: 10
karmas or big troubles
Oct 29 2007 11:53PM
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skinnylove
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Prophet 90 or 100, from 08 or 07. Super stiff, and you can definitely charge on these. Or blends would work too, they are also stiff.
Oct 30 2007 12:00AM
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Rippy087
Posts: 666 - Karma: 12

i agree with bryce about the line blends, they are pretty stiff.  you could also try some salomon 1080 foils in 182

Oct 30 2007 12:21AM
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P.J.S.
Posts: 1782 - Karma: 11
According to your information; you ski hard, you're not a scrawny bitch, you have a history of breaking skis, and you have a dedicated park ski and powder ski.  The Prophet 90's or 100's would be a damn good choice for you.  186cm in either ski would be your size, you would be able to dominate the mountain and still be able to hit some jumps, and apparently those skis ride switch amazingly well.
Oct 30 2007 12:27AM
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duophunkin
Posts: 156 - Karma: 10
prophet 90 is the ultimate  east coast twin tip charger.....you have a park ski, u have a powder ski......this ski you could take everywhere. DO THE RIGHT THING
Oct 30 2007 12:30AM
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Rippy087
Posts: 666 - Karma: 12
oh yea and prophets are built like tanks and are very stiff, i'd get the 90s if you have dedicated park and pow skis already, they will have a nice balance.  stance on the prophets is also set back farther than on the blends so they will be better for charging.
Oct 30 2007 12:30AM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -7
Seems like you need the layer of metal so go with the prophets. 
Oct 30 2007 12:31AM
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