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So i need a new ski

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uni-corn
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I want a new ski for next season.

My info:

5'9" 145
Live in Ohio, so SHITTY skiing
Mostly all park b/c that is all there is to ski.
Take one or two trips every year to a bigger mountain.

I want a ski that can kinda do everything. Well maybe not everything, but i want it to be soft soft soft. But i also want a semi fat ski for when i do get powder. I was thinking the Anthem, but it might be too skinny for my liking. I was also considering jumping on the Hellbent bandwagon, but am still not sure. I also might want to try rocker, but again, not sure.

So another perk is that i can proform shit through my shop, so i get cheap. Brands they carry that i can get stuff from:

Line
K2
Volkl
Dynastar
Head
Solly


So what ski should i get?
May 21 2009 2:44AM
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TheBeardedOne
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Kung Fujas sounds perfect...
May 21 2009 3:26AM
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Capurnicus
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line anthem, they're dirt cheap and FUN AS FUCK
May 21 2009 3:31AM
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uni-corn
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I really an thinking about it..... Although as stated above you, Kung Fujas sound PERFECT for me cause they combine Hellbents and anthems all in one(IMO).

Or hell, i'll just get both!
May 21 2009 7:27AM
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TheBeardedOne
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Dude the Fujas is sick, I'm currently deciding between that and another set of Anthems too haha The part I really like about the Fujas is that core center is true center, so you can center mount and it is practically symmetrical (125-95-120) plus it has a bi-directional taper. The rocker is sick too, it's pretty minimal, I can't quite remember, something like 5/30.. somebody correct me. Plus the graphic is sick, clear topsheet, you can see all the stringers and core... stoked. Check it out man, they're more spendy than the Anthem but IMO it's worth it. I haven't ridden these but my shop carries them and I've spend hours on end playing with them.. trying to get a demo but hasn't happened yet.

I love my Anthems (118-92-118)  though, one of the most fun skis I have been on. Pretty much makes the whole mountain a jib park.. The butterzones and ollieband are awesome, it really opens up a whole new bag of tricks for you if you're not used to these skis. If you're going to be skiing park and only park then maybe just get these, but beware... if you get into any snow deeper than 6 inches they handle like shit, so take that into consideration.  The center mount and symmetrical sidecut and flex makes powder hell, tails catch and to avoid tip-dive you have to get backseat.. no good. The Fujas is almost symmetrical in flex and sidecut, but it has rocker to help you out a little if you decide to center mount.

Hope that helps out a little, I think you said you work in a shop though so you probably already knew all that. So.. yeah dude.


May 21 2009 11:21AM
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Ski.Ballet
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The Fujas is not soft, but it is supposed to be an awesome ski. I'd go with the SFB.
May 21 2009 1:53PM
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Balto
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179 LL2s, pm surface and ask if they have any left for 275!

btw, gonna come ski washington for a trip next season?
May 21 2009 2:58PM
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Kcin
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have you looked into the lizzies? that sounds perfect for you. they are fat skis meant for park. they are VERY soft and playful. kung fujas are stiff and meant for bombing.

May 21 2009 3:30PM
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TheBeardedOne
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Since when is the Fujas stiff...? Have you guys skied them? Every pair I have played with is way soft, and it's definitely not a charging ski..
May 21 2009 3:47PM
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Ski.Ballet
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I wouldn't say it's stiff either, but I definitely wouldn't put it in the same category as the Anthem.
May 21 2009 4:24PM
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chazz.
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nope! and i would recommend anthems for the record, ive got a review in my signature and love them to death. And for park most of your season, they'll treat you well.
May 21 2009 8:46PM
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Z_rob
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Line Elizabeth.

it is designed to be a park ski, but still got a good waist/flex to be able to float in the pow when you do get to ski it.
May 22 2009 4:22PM
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asian_andy
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definatly 119-93-119.
i just got my octoland anthems and they are fuckin awesome.
you might be a little tall but on porterstahoe.com 171 octolands for 210. get them fast before they are gone
May 22 2009 5:23PM
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Caveman.
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ON3P is doing a pre-pre order. They are expecting it to be in the $350-$500 range. WHich is a steal.
May 22 2009 6:19PM
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uni-corn
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What one would be best for me?
May 22 2009 8:15PM
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Caveman.
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I would suggest Jeronimos or Caylors. Caylors would be a little overkill for Ohio though.
May 22 2009 8:18PM
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