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K2 Press?

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mikesnap
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Hey guys, recently I purchased a pair of 2012 K2 Press skis without know they are a "beginner ski". My question for you guys is will these skis hold up to advanced park use for a few seasons. If not, whats a good alternative for around the same price?
Dec 12 2012 9:55AM
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nicolaise21
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Line abangs? The press is not a ski for the advanced skier if u ask me.
Dec 12 2012 9:59AM
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oil.
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the afterbangs arent really "advanced" either... from what i hear they're both really soft skis.
Dec 12 2012 10:02AM
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nicolaise21
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Note the question mark. Different skis, no doubt. Have been testing both.
Dec 12 2012 10:05AM
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Trace.
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How advanced of park use are you planning to use them for? I would assume they should hold up fine aslong as you're not hucking huge flips of 40ft+ jumps. I could be wrong but I have a friend who rode presses all last season and he had no problem with them being too soft or not being able to holdup on some of the bigger features!
Dec 12 2012 11:49AM
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Bumblesteeze
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It really depends on how much you weigh and how aggressive you are.
How much do you weight?
Dec 12 2012 11:57AM
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oil.
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they seem to be similar skis. mid waist, soft, "buttery" skis that probably wouldn't hold up at higher speeds
Dec 12 2012 12:10PM
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mikesnap
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Ok guys great stuff. Let me be specific. Im 5feet 9in and 130lbs. When I im generally hittin the park but i'll bang out a few double blacks. As for park i'll hit every rail or box there is and same with jumps. That being said im not doing 40ft flips. So i guess i would be more intermediate-advanced for park. I was originally getting moment reno rockers but they werent available. I also looked at the k2 domains.
Dec 12 2012 2:38PM
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mikesnap
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Bump!
Dec 12 2012 4:35PM
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SkiTennessee
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I would say definitely get the domains, i would not recommend the presses or abangs to anyone unless they want a shitty ski or are beginners, the domain is a sick ski! it can be buttery but still stiff enough for those bigger jumps and the durability is top notch
Dec 12 2012 5:02PM
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last_tango
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I'd thrash them while you have them unless its not too late to return them. They are not going to be the best to go down steep double blacks but with your skiing experience you can most likely make any ski skiable under any condition.
Dec 12 2012 5:02PM
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mikesnap
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Ok the domains soumd good. I still have 30 days to return them. If anyone has ideas other than the domains im all ears.
Dec 12 2012 5:07PM
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mikesnap
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Anyone know where I can get a pair for under $300. Im on a tight budget but I think I can get by with that. I'm looking for some in 169cm but all the skis under $300 are 159cm.
Dec 12 2012 5:34PM
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Forcillo
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I've heard from a bunch of people that Domains felt "Noodly". Some people love that feeling. But if you're looking for a more stable/stiff ski and like K2, Evo outlet has Recoils for $330. Only con I've heard is that they're a tiny bit heavy but durable as fuck.
http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/k2-recoil.aspx#image=43558.Size.LengthCM_159_Image.jpg
Dec 12 2012 5:40PM
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mikesnap
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I like the inbetween road, still  buttery but stiff enough to be stable when going fast. Based on what I have read here alot of people like the domains and I'm getting a good vibe. The way I look at it is I don't way much so that "Noodly" affect won't be AS great.
Dec 12 2012 5:45PM
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cwphoto
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youre the same size as me, ive skied my presses for 2 1/2 seasons like that, and theyve held up great. I've only had 1 coreshot. i plan on getting at least 2 more seasons out of them
Dec 12 2012 5:55PM
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mikesnap
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Hmmm interesting. I wonder how beneficial it would be to go to the domains over the presses. I do like a soft ski but I don't want anything too flexy.
Dec 12 2012 6:07PM
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cwphoto
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if you have the chance i would go with the domains. they're less of a "price point" ski than the press is, so it would be better in the long run. but if you can't, dont worry, the press is a very fun ski
Dec 12 2012 6:21PM
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codyhotham
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Domains. In my opinion they are a beefed up version of the Press and they will be great for rails and medium sized jumps (up to 50ft). Plus K2 are really durable so you'd get your moneys worth. If you wanted the next step up, say you wanted to hit bigger jumps or wanted more stiffness for shredding all mountain look at the Iron Maidens, but for what you want Domains fit that well.
Dec 12 2012 6:44PM
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mikesnap
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Ok domains it is! Anyone know where I can get some around $280?
Dec 12 2012 7:25PM
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mikesnap
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Just n
Dec 12 2012 7:59PM
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mikesnap
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My bad i hate writing from mobile.
Dec 12 2012 8:00PM
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Willskiforfree
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Go with the domains. I do have a pair of press and still riding them. Great skis, but yeah. im a beginner park skier.
Jan 1 2013 10:20PM
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