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Best men's skis for a pow day?

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geargirl
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My husband's birthday is coming up and I want to buy him new skis as a surprise. We live in Jackson, Wyoming and ski often. He's 6'3 and weighs 180, is pretty advanced, but wants a ski that is better for powder days. Any suggestions? Can anyone tell me anything about last years Volkl Gotama: http://www.cleansnipe.com/pf17/volkl-gotama-skis-mens-20112012/824373/? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Sep 18 2013 5:18PM
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Session
Posts: 5316 - Karma: 21,355
A man of his stature, in Jackson?

http://www.on3pskis.com/products/skis/billy-goat/
Sep 18 2013 6:10PM
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JDUBSki22
Posts: 173 - Karma: 175
i always liked the rossignol super 7 great ski (a little steep on price though)
Sep 19 2013 12:07AM
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Huck_Norris
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Well what kind of skiing does he do? Is he a steeps bomber kind of guy or is he a park skier? Also does he do BC skiing? All these things matter :)

Just trying to be a little more helpful than the average "Buy full tilts" crap advice.
Sep 19 2013 11:01AM
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BskiP
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Jackson? Oh you need a Renegade. http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/4frnt-renegade.aspx#image=55911/305639/4frnt-renegade-skis-2013-front.jpg
Sep 19 2013 11:38AM
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triss
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Sep 19 2013 11:47AM
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Pipe_Munky
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The Gotama is a pretty sick ski. I would only question this because you live in Jackson and get some deep snow. Sticking with the Volkl idea, I'd look at the Shiro, just one up from the Gotama in the Volkl range. Seriously this is what dreams are made of. 119mm underfoot, full rocker profile and full wood core. This thing will charge!

Sep 19 2013 12:03PM
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Blake.P
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On3p billy/caylor/cease and desist depending on what his style of skiing is (jumping around in pow and riding switch/always going forward but making quick turns, going straight and fast). They all come in at least a 191 and are stiff enough to support him
Sep 19 2013 11:36PM
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bieberhole69.
Posts: 654 - Karma: 1,387
Look at the Atomic Bent Chetler or k2 Pettitor
Sep 20 2013 12:12AM
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ThaLorax
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He's 6'3" and wants a pow-specific ski? If you're looking at Volkls, go for the Kuro.
Sep 20 2013 12:52AM
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Jordenmite
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I had go through the Shiro just one up from the Gotama within the Volkl range. Significantly this is exactly what goals are made from. 119 mm underfoot, full rocker profile and also full lumber primary. This matter may demand.
Sep 20 2013 12:58PM
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robotdna
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Personally, I would recommend ON3P Billygoats. I had a similar question and TGR Forums all pointed me to this ski. They love them and I love them too.

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Sep 20 2013 8:06PM
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Evangelista
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Gotama is awesome he would love it. The 193 Shiro would also be a good option.
Sep 20 2013 8:51PM
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Caleb.E
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HELLL BENT FOR THAT POW
Sep 21 2013 1:13PM
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saskskier
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Surface New Life's. Light and super playful. Also, you can get crazy good deals on them right now.
Sep 21 2013 2:08PM
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patduval
Posts: 28 - Karma: 10
Nordica patrons, are amazing skis. they come in 185 or 193cm
Sep 21 2013 2:27PM
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MothaHucker
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RMU North Shore - it is made for Jackson pow days
Sep 21 2013 3:00PM
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bigskier1010
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The k2 obSETHed is a great pow ski ! I have the 2012, last model year . It's plenty soft in the tips to be quick in the trees and playful all over, but can charge hard when driven by a strong skier . Totsl game changer .
Sep 22 2013 2:43AM
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