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Elizabeths... jjs?

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gibvicious
Posts: 239 - Karma: 18
is there any difference between this years elizabeths and last years? im about 5' 8/ 5' 9 and only weigh like 125 lbs and im wondering if these would be a good ski for me... im lookin for a lightweight, flexible, powder jib ski that handles well in groomers and on park and that is basically something i can take all around and turns well. i was also lookin at the JJ's but im wondering if that may be too much ski
Aug 24 2008 4:10AM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
i would like o know about this too....bump
Aug 24 2008 7:15AM
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gibvicious
Posts: 239 - Karma: 18
bumpage
Aug 24 2008 2:28PM
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linepowder
Posts: 246 - Karma: 20
go with the elizabeth... they'd be good
Aug 24 2008 2:35PM
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bikerocker
Posts: 1427 - Karma: 461
you described the lizzies to a t.  i will say that even for being shorter skis they didn't feel too short when i ride them and i like skis around 185...  the jjs are going to be a lot stiffer.  I've flexed this years, and next to the lizzies i'd say you'd like the lizzies perfectly.
Aug 24 2008 4:54PM
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gibvicious
Posts: 239 - Karma: 18
yea the only thing that turns me on about the jjs is the rocker... but i guess rockers not a big deal
and i think the lizzies would be perfect, only concern is 110 being too wide

also is there any difference between this years lizzies and last years? i dont really feel like spending 750 on a pair of skis that i could be getting 400 for
Aug 24 2008 5:25PM
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Atheyman
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Don't worry about the width man, they rock on the groomers! Pretty much my favorite ski when i did a demo when it was a hard pack day. And I weigh about 180, real soft and playful but they dig trenches when you need them to. And there's no change from last year to this year.
Aug 24 2008 6:59PM
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DangerToes
Posts: 1042 - Karma: 33
def lizzies, jjs have skinny edges so i wouldnt recommend them for park if you ski rails.
Aug 24 2008 7:17PM
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Where-am-I
Posts: 1635 - Karma: 281
Elizabeths JJs are a backcountry ski
Aug 24 2008 8:37PM
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theres_ghosts
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your perfect for the lizzies

only change is better graphics
Aug 24 2008 8:55PM
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Eric_D
Posts: 1562 - Karma: 79
lizzies are a park specific ski. they will work in powder just fine tho. jjs are a pow ski. dont think theyd be too well in the park. but if ur looking for a one ski quiver get the lizzies.
Aug 24 2008 10:23PM
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gibvicious
Posts: 239 - Karma: 18
really? i kinda like last years graphics better

anyways gracias for the advice... i think im gonna go for it. Any idea how much last years models would run for without bindings?
Aug 25 2008 12:08AM
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Twig
Posts: 6336 - Karma: 57,087
the elizabeths are sweet for your size, i rode them this last season and i wrote a review on them.. super fun all round.. that said this year i am looking at the jjs and thinking about selling the lizzies and dropping some cash on jjs.. but the lizzies are sick.. there doesnt seem to be much price change between the 07/08 and 08/09.. because they nearly sold out.. untracked.com has the 08s for 529 and the 09s for 599.. just depends which graphic you prefer..
Aug 25 2008 12:26PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
haha yeah gibson

i would say lizzies are good for you too

i just got a pair for my birthday so stoked!

plus jjs are too long for you i think
Aug 25 2008 1:07PM
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linepowder
Posts: 246 - Karma: 20
for sure the lizzys but this years graphics dont look too great
Aug 25 2008 8:26PM
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HermioneGranger
Posts: 1933 - Karma: 101
no, i disagree, the best graphic was the blue lady who disappeared at her feet, that was a sick fucking graphic, the best Graphic of all time for sure.
Aug 25 2008 8:31PM
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gibvicious
Posts: 239 - Karma: 18
idk i def think that last years graphics were prty good.... but idk is there any difference between the 06-07s and 07-08s??
Aug 26 2008 12:24AM
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MasterOz
Posts: 215 - Karma: 36
the 09 graphics look way sicker in real life. i just got mine a few weeks ago. skiing them in new zealand now. theyre sick in powder, and once u get used to the width ull kill it in the park too. really light ski especially if u mount some griffons on them like me. i usually ski like a 176 or 180, but the lizzies are sweet at 172.

Aug 26 2008 4:28AM
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