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Backcountry jib skis

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Kopacz
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im getting intyo backcountry skiing more this year and i was searching around for a far ski that would be the ultimate backcountry jiber. since i will be doing mostly bc jibbing (maybe around 80%) ill need a specific ski just for that. nothing to wider then 130. this will be my only powder ski just i only have fun building bc booters and hitting them. i will be doing cliffs aswell so it has to be versitile.

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height- 5'11   weight- 160   agressive skier      will be skiing only on west coast

i have already looked at armada jj's and atomic pimps. binding recommendations if you want

Oct 30 2008 7:25PM
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2244
Posts: 95 - Karma: 10

JJ's, hellbents, ep pros, bibbys. all great skis if all your doing is jibbing go hellbents are ep pros

Oct 30 2008 7:28PM
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Kopacz
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i was wondering does rockered and rc make a difference when you doing jumps, is it better or worse?
Oct 30 2008 7:33PM
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2244
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i dont think they make a diffrence at all
Oct 30 2008 7:37PM
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Kopacz
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ok thanks + k
Oct 30 2008 7:41PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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you should throw bacons, seths & ants in there too
Oct 30 2008 7:48PM
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huge-go
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Rockered are generally better because they're more versatile. But yeah JJ's, bibbys. Hellbents, all dope jib skis.
Oct 30 2008 7:53PM
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kenevil
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ants are a charging ski, so no...
Oct 30 2008 9:13PM
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Kopacz
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im leaning towards jj's and bibby's, what bindings would you recommend?
Oct 30 2008 9:18PM
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zackblain
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jesters would be a good choice.
Oct 30 2008 9:30PM
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thefilmerguy
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Nordica Zeros anyone?
Oct 30 2008 9:49PM
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acoustikrage
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^nordica zeros +1. could also consider line blends.
Oct 31 2008 1:21PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Bibby
Ep Pro
Bacon
Hellbent
Zero seems kind of cool

Mount whatever you get with Jesters.  I rode them on Bacons all last season and they are sick.
Oct 31 2008 2:15PM
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Celone
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the bibbys are specifically for backcountry jibbing...plus they are made by the most badass company ever.  theyy are handmade by pros....nnothings better than that.
Oct 31 2008 2:52PM
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albion
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I would definatly go with the JJ, it's an amzing ski!
Oct 31 2008 3:43PM
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Ben.
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BIBBYS!!!
bents
JP vs Juliens
EP Pro if you want the softest jib ski on the planet
THUGS
Bentchetlers (limited release)

if you want something a little more versatile
Blends
Seths
Oct 31 2008 4:04PM
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dorikin
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Can anybody answer this question that i have been curious about?

What is it like jibbing, skiing switch etc on Reverse/Reverse styles like ARG's, Donner Party, what have you?

Anybody have experience with this?

I imagine skiing switch could actually be pretty decent given the sheer flotation but inruns could be sketchy?

Oct 31 2008 4:05PM
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Ben.
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As far as i know, args are stiffer, chargier. Youd be alot better off with the JJs. Donner parties i have no clue
Oct 31 2008 4:06PM
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ShadyHillGroup
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everything is just the same, switch take offs are a little easier, the only thing is dont land back seat, the skis have a huge wheelie effect when you do so you will most likely wash out, just have to stay over the skis and you will be fine
Oct 31 2008 4:26PM
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Caveman.
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ON3P Caylors is what I will be getting my backcountry jib on with.
Nov 1 2008 5:34PM
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camohard
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pretty much. i'd say it wouldn't effect your ski choice too much, provided you aren't doing huge approaches. the binding you pick though may be more dependent on your movement plan.
Nov 1 2008 6:13PM
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Caveman.
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I dont think someone would buy a reverse camber or ski with alot of rocker for touring. That being said it is pretty apparent in his description that he wasnt interested in a touring setup.
Nov 1 2008 6:34PM
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yeahitsdave
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if hes skinning, the size of the ski, and the chamber he chooses, will greatly change his movement plan. skinning on something rockered/reverse chamber, or too wide, not pleasant.
Nov 1 2008 7:15PM
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matt.rad
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Nordica Zeros FTW.
Nov 1 2008 10:36PM
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Josh_Jibz
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my mate had a set of JJs and used them exactly for what you want and he absolutely loved them so i def go JJs
Nov 2 2008 3:57AM
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Peter.
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bibbys, bacons, or EP Pros
Nov 2 2008 10:04AM
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