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Cant decide on new fatter skis

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[MEGAMO]
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so i have these skis right now, http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/rossignol-scratch-sprayer-bc-2007.aspx, and after a season on them, they are way to flexible for anything but park and just cruising. they also never really had that good of float in powder to begin with, since im about 200 lbs. so i need some help deciding between a few models, im 5'9", 200lbs, pretty aggressive, but not crazy, would like something that i can still do some jumps on, but doesnt have to be great on rails, thats why ill keep the old skis. i wanna be able to do soft snow, trees, and backside stuff easily, but still be able to ride switch too. i'm trying to decide between the nordica zero and moment tahoe, but any other suggestions would be great.
Dec 19 2008 2:00AM
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soup
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gear talk

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Dec 19 2008 2:05AM
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[MEGAMO]
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dang it, my bad, thought i was there, somebody move please
Dec 19 2008 2:27AM
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powderhound100
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http://www.praxisskis.com/
Dec 19 2008 2:53AM
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skibum2292
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K2 hellbents would be good. or possibly armada jj's, arvs and rossingnol s6 or s7.

Dec 19 2008 10:40AM
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m.brus
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Maybe Bacons? Reno Rockers?
Dec 19 2008 11:34AM
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GDC
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Ninthward THA 187 , just picked up a pair myself super ill, They are super cheap right now on Getboards
Dec 19 2008 11:38AM
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Style+eeze
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bacons for sure
Dec 19 2008 12:03PM
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MarkieR
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200 pounds is probably too big for the bacons.  you should really look into the blends.  those things kick so much ass for an all around ski.  there's nothing better, in my opinion. 
Dec 19 2008 12:20PM
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Ben.
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are you looking for a softer jibbier ski, or a hardcore charging straightliner. rocker or no rocker? give us some more info
Dec 19 2008 12:31PM
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readiculous
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Blends would be good, but if you want a rockered ski you should look at the volkl chopsticks. There shaped similar to hellbents, but are way stiffer. Would be good for a big guy.
Dec 19 2008 12:33PM
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[MEGAMO]
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in between. i would want rocker, but i heard that it makes it harder to land jumps. i was interested in hellbents or reno rockers, but heard that the rocker makes it hard to land in control unless you land right on your feet
Dec 19 2008 12:53PM
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Ben.
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not THAT much harder, unless your on say an EP pro soft type of ski. i would actually reccomend bibbys. they are a bit stiffer than the bents, but rockered, and still somewhat jibby. reno rockers no, they are really a rockered park ski, and ive also heard rather soft. bents would probably be fine too, a lil softer than the bibbys. the s7 i really know nothing about so i cant help you with that ski.
Dec 19 2008 1:24PM
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DirtyMick
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JJs or Bibbys.
Dec 19 2008 3:39PM
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