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inaba116
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I broke one of my skis and need a new pair but know nothing about the skis that have come out in the past 2-3 years. I need some advice. I have been riding the elizabeths which are pretty soft, short and have a 110 waist. I am 5'9" and 150lbs. I ride about 40% park, 40% cruisers and 20% EPIC POW (well not that epic...Vail bowls, blue sky, etc.) I love the elizabeth but would like to try something else that is not as wide. I like the idea of a symmetrical ski. Any suggestions?
Feb 27 2011 11:43AM
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.squirrely.
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k2 extremes, line chronics, armada ar5/6s
Feb 27 2011 11:44AM
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TheClap.
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smh......
Feb 27 2011 11:46AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Well Atomic patents look to fit you pretty well.

Can't remember their lengths tho.

Check out atmoicskis.com
Feb 27 2011 11:58AM
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.squirrely.
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whats that
Feb 27 2011 12:00PM
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Mr_pretzel
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None of the skis you mentioned would be the best for him. Also none of them ar symmetrical.
Feb 27 2011 12:03PM
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EmperorKuzco
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it means shaking my head
Feb 27 2011 12:06PM
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skijunkiedtm
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on3p jeronimos?
Feb 27 2011 12:33PM
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@skiinmitch
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COME IN SIZE 174 AND 184
Feb 27 2011 12:36PM
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-Marc-
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K2 Kung Fujas, got to demo these thinking they'd be a little wide for park but they slay, they're 102 underfoot so you can still ski pow well
Feb 27 2011 12:44PM
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inaba116
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The Atomic Patent looks perfect...symmetrical, 95mm waist, 175cm

Is it a soft ski?

Great advice, thanks!

Feb 27 2011 12:45PM
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crab_pretzel
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for what you do i dont think a symmetrical ski would be the best. but yea kung fujas are like the best all around ski i think theyd be pretty good for you, or the extremes (both k2)
Feb 27 2011 12:50PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Its a pretty soft ski yeah. But stiffer than lizzies.
Feb 27 2011 3:24PM
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belden...
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JMO
Feb 27 2011 3:45PM
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the.cheat
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dig up some anthems, i love them
Feb 27 2011 4:18PM
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Mr_pretzel
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I would have said this but its not what hes looking for.
Feb 27 2011 4:18PM
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CousinEddie
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THE LINE BLEND
Feb 27 2011 4:56PM
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TWoods
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I think that symmetrical skis aren't necessary.

If you think about it, doing a switch turn vs. a regular turn is the same thing, only difference is that you are going the opposite direction. Pressure is still on the front of your boots, and you ski is still flexing and arcing the same way. I think a mostly symmetrical ski is good, but there's no point in going fully symmetrical.

That being said, I would look at the ON3P Jeronimo. It's a great do everything all mountain/park ski, 95 underfoot, close to symmetrical, a little rocker. Good flex.
Feb 27 2011 7:15PM
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jibking1212
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athems, slay park but are also wide enough for a little pow but not too wide..or chronic cyrptonites
Feb 27 2011 8:01PM
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