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Getting new skis

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HOTDOGG3R
Posts: 10 - Karma: 10
im getting new skis soon. ive previously had line invaders from 07 and armada el reys from 09. i have outgrown both of them though. i dont know what to get. i am not big into jumps. occasionally i hit jumps. i am mostly into boxes, rails, tubes etc. jibbing. i dont want to do a shit ton of research so help me out ya'll. what are you suggestions? what to look into, what not to look into. anything helps. thanks.
Jan 15 2010 9:21AM
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BjornR
Posts: 141 - Karma: 14
afterbang sounds like the right ski then
Jan 15 2010 9:32AM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 731
afterbang is an option... how much do you weigh? Whats your height?

Jan 15 2010 12:18PM
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HOTDOGG3R
Posts: 10 - Karma: 10
5'9, 145
Jan 15 2010 12:22PM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 731
like I said, the afterbangs are an option, seems like everyone has them :p so as long as your don't wanna be super original then you are golden :) You could probably ride the 166 if you are a strong skier, if not the 155 will just be a little overhead.
Jan 15 2010 12:48PM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 731
wait! scratch that. for some reason I thought you said you were 145cm tall... brain fart. yeah 166 or 177 depending on how good you are.
Jan 15 2010 12:49PM
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HOTDOGG3R
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ah they dont have the afterbangs in my size. i dont want a 166. it seems too small, but 177 seems too big. im looking for something inbetween haha
Jan 16 2010 5:44PM
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RudyGarmisch
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171 Blue Steele!
Jan 16 2010 5:47PM
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j_hamborg
Posts: 560 - Karma: 731
C'mon dude! Pros are rocking double overhead :P haha just buggin. Maybe atomic punx in a 173 from what i have heard they are pretty sick.
Jan 16 2010 6:09PM
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kronickrew
Posts: 1013 - Karma: 32
173 faction kennedys sickest ski ever
Jan 16 2010 6:11PM
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Chompo.
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reno jibs
Jan 16 2010 6:36PM
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freeballer
Posts: 722 - Karma: 935
LTE 171
Jan 16 2010 6:57PM
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HOTDOGG3R
Posts: 10 - Karma: 10
bump
Jan 19 2010 6:40PM
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T_orageskiier
Posts: 580 - Karma: 13
i'm 5'9 and 125 pounds i have 177 2010 volkl walls and absolutely love them and i wouldn't go an inch shorter
Jan 19 2010 10:00PM
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NoCoastSkier
Posts: 1038 - Karma: 626
id say go with afterbangs i got some 171 salomons and the 177 afterbangs and they dont seem to much bigger. the afterbangs are sick. amazing swing weight. amazing pop. awsome switch riding.but if your a very visual person and are gona get bugged by topsheet chips do not get them but if that does not  bother you go strait for the afterbangs
Jan 19 2010 10:40PM
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bt@509
Posts: 327 - Karma: 30
i'm all for afterbangs or punx. idk much about the afterbangs but everyone loves em. i love my punx but if you are big into butters and not very tall or heavy they aren't a great option. i'm 5'2" and 115 pounds and i struggle to get my 164's up. but they pop good and don't catch much on rails. i haven't caught on anything yet lol.
Jan 19 2010 10:47PM
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Scrambles
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i say you do what rowen said
Jan 19 2010 11:48PM
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TomW17
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
AfterBang

Jan 20 2010 8:20PM
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