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Help me find a ski

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A-Mac.
Posts: 261 - Karma: 71
I've been looking for a ski to ride next season recently and I can't really find anything. I'm 5'8 170lbs and I want something I can butter and just have a lot of fun on rails with, but also hit a little jumps. Due to my weight I could probably go with something that is a bit stiffer and still butter it fine. Also price is a factor here. I would rather get a ski that is affordable (so basically 2013's only) but if I had to I would spend the extra dollar. I'm looking in the range from 170 - 175. Give me some recommendations NS, Thanks!
Jul 21 2013 12:02PM
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GrahamGould
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Well, I think the armada thall might work for you. I dont think you would be super stable hitting big jumps on it, but small jumps and rails would be fine for you with this ski.
Jul 21 2013 1:54PM
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Wolfgang.
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Ninthwards.
Jul 21 2013 5:21PM
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50Kal
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Last year el rey only 249 at untracked.

http://www.untracked.com/p3847c11b114-12_armada_el_rey_all_mountain_skis.html

Also Volkl kink.

http://www.untracked.com/p4763c51b53-13_volkl_kink_all_mountain_freestyle_skis.html

worth checking out

Jul 21 2013 7:02PM
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Chris.B
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Armada THalls sound like they would be a good fit for you. Atomic punx are also an option, though they might have more flex than you want.
Jul 21 2013 11:00PM
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SSchepkowski
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4frnt switchblade? supposed to be the perfect evrything park ski, butters to landing jumps, Im trying em out next season, 160 5'10"
Jul 22 2013 1:51AM
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A-Mac.
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Definitely considering the THalls. Also found a pair of line chronics for a good price, considering them as well.
Jul 22 2013 12:21PM
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syntax.error
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Both seem to be what you're looking for, also maybe consider the line step-ups, they're are kinda stiff and more for jumps but u might be able to pull them off.
Jul 22 2013 12:35PM
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