Ski advice

Since he's a young guy and doesn't weigh much I would go with the k2 press. They are very soft so he should have no problem maneuvering them around the park and the groomers.
They are ideal for 13 year olds that grow out of their skis since they are very affordable. Another ski you should check out is the line mastermind. They are very similar to the k2 press, they are soft and affordable.

I recommended both of these skis to him, he seems set on a symmetrical ski, but I will recommend them again. Thank you for the suggestion, any other suggestions would be welcome. And do you think that the Domain would be too stiff for him?

If He is set on getting a symmetrical and only weighs 80 pounds he might want to consider something like the Line Afterbang Shorty in the 144cm.  It's not too expensive and as far as durability in the park the skatedeck construction holds up really well.  If he is worried about outgrowing a 144cm ski to quickly the Atomic Punx is made down to a 155cm and they make a junior version which is pretty much the same thing just cheaper in a 150cm length which are both symmetrical.  I own a pair of Afterbangs and after riding the Punx in February I am trading out for them because they are super poppy and really light weight.  The Punx is a bit more pricy at 399 but it is alot of ski for the money.  If he has changed his mind on wanting a symmetrical ski the K2 Domain is is a good thought or the Line Mastermind is pretty reasonably priced and a pretty solid ski, but the cap construction does chip and wear a little fast.

The company I work for has last years afterbang shorty still if you are interested

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The domain won't be too stiff for him.
Tell your brother to check out the dimensions on the masterminds, they are almost symmetrical.

The post right above me is awesome if he really wants symmetrical skis.

Thanks guys. I am going to show him the punx and see what he thinks, if not domains will have to do I guess. I can't believe that I made a ski advice thread with no bullshit in it.

my mates girlfriend borrows his Line Afterbangs all the time - she cant be much more than 100lbs and not tall. She skis the whole mountain on them - so get them short and they might be perfect for your bro