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What skis should I be looking at?

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Dr_Feelgood
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Before the snow starts flying I was considering in investing in a new pair while the prices are low. I currently ride 179 K2 Kung Fujas, but are more af a early/late season ski for me. I was looking for something brand new and insanely versatile. I'm 6'3'' 175lbs and i ski 70/30 all mountain to park. Im not much of a rail guy, but I occasionally hit boxes. Jumps are my main focus in the park.

So basically, what I'm looking for is a ski that:

- Carves well

-floats in pow pow

- is durable enough to withstand decent size jumps and hold up on EC ice. Pop on jumps is also a factor.

Is there such a ski? Thanks NS

Sep 11 2009 5:35PM 0 0
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JonnyH
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Line blend or lizzies pretty versatile asking a lot of a ski tho! good luck...
Sep 11 2009 5:38PM 0 0
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BWalmer
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you mentioned powder and east coast ice, which means you're only talking about a foot or 2 of powder, right? That being said, and you want a good jump ski that carves well, so you're looking at a stiff ski with a wide waist. I'd say look into the Line Chronic Cryptonite or Surface Watch Life, or even the Armada AR6 - might be a little skinny, but they hold their own in the shin high stuff.
Sep 11 2009 5:47PM 0 0
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JonnyH
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didnt see the EC bit ye maybe Lizzies and blends to wide....Chronic Cryptonites or even Anthems would be alrite! well noticed bro!
Sep 11 2009 5:51PM 0 0
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allyoopski
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agree all the way. cryptonites
Sep 11 2009 6:19PM 0 0
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murs
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Line Elizabeth's are a good choice because they are nice and wide underfoot for pow, stable enough for jumps and fun on rail you cant lose haha
Sep 11 2009 7:36PM 0 0
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El_Barto.
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lizzies are way to small for a dude whos 6'3
Sep 11 2009 7:51PM 0 0
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DR.SHRED
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moment rockers or jibs
Sep 12 2009 2:10AM 0 0
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murs
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YEP my bad

maybe Bacons or Prophet 100's or even Anthems
Sep 12 2009 3:24AM 0 0
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Dr_Feelgood
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ok thanks guys, i think im going to look into the cryptonites and 4FRNT MSP
Sep 14 2009 3:59PM 0 0
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