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Need help picking skis

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_Ryan
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Hi, I haven't found any skis that fit what I am looking for and I need some suggestions. I am 5'8, 150 lbs and still growing. I am looking for a park ski preferably with rocker in the tip and tail and camber underfoot. Also around 85mm underfoot and about 176cm in length. My budget is anything under $400 (I have been looking at skis on sale). I have looked at the alpha 1 but I think it might be too narrow. Moment is having a 40% off sale right now but the vices just went out of stock. +k for help.
May 4 2013 11:45PM
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Balbertt
Posts: 1585 - Karma: 4,723
Answer these-

Where are you skiing?
what do you do in park? more rails?/more jumps?
skill level?
What do YOU want in a ski?


May 5 2013 9:59AM
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_Ryan
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I ski at Snoqualmie (pnw). I do about 60% rails, 40% jumps. Type 3 skier. I am interested in a rockered ski that can handle bigger jumps.
May 5 2013 11:55AM
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Balbertt
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I would check out on3p skis, maybe filthy riches, or jerominos. I dont know much about rockered skis though sorry. I would recommend armada thalls.

May 5 2013 12:07PM
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TheDetectives
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halo's
May 5 2013 4:24PM
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gapers4life
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Try Stanston K-10s
May 5 2013 8:23PM
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At0micski
Posts: 256 - Karma: 169
liberty antigens- dont know much about them but they look pretty cool and fit your specifications except they are a little wide   $324 on evo right now

volkl steps - dont know much about them either and the lengths aren't quite right   $350 on evo

all the input i have on these specifications
May 8 2013 9:34PM
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NewEscuelers
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go into woods
cut down tree
carve skis with teeth
future spin
$$$
May 9 2013 4:45PM
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At0micski
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Armada Alpha 1s are rockered jump skis and they have a race base
May 9 2013 6:47PM
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p-fo
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Not sure why you're limiting yourself to such narrow skis. Moment may make something up your alley. I'd recommend the K2 Recoils, though. You can probably find them in 179 for under $400 right now. You'll grow into them, and a lot of people like them. That's right off the top of my head.
May 9 2013 11:35PM
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