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Park Skis for a Big Guy

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trisb211
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I'm having a rough time deciding on a pair of park skis. I'm 6'2 230 lbs, and afraid I'll snap a new pair of skis. I'm quite new to skiing, but have picked it up pretty quickly, and ended up hitting some jumps and boxes with all mountains the other day. I think I would be set with the Rossi Axial 2 120 bindings but choosing a pair of skis has stressed me out.
So far I have looked at:

-Volkl Alley
-Volkl Wall
-Armada El Rey
-Joysticks
-Surface Blanks
-Line Stepups

Did i mention durability is a necessity? I'm open to any suggestions. I really like the Volkls but I haven't seen many opinions on them.
Feb 19 2014 5:42PM
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Crazy_E
Posts: 121 - Karma: 268
ON3P Filthy Riches in the 186 should be perfect for you
Feb 19 2014 6:28PM
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Park.
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 4,582
stop


Volkl's are going to hold up for you i garantee. just get them in the biggest size if you need to and go have some worry-free fun. If you dont beleive me then go look up people on the volkl team who are big guys then watch some of their edits. if that doesnt convince you I dont know what will.
Feb 19 2014 7:20PM
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FreeVillain
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I'd say you need a beefier binding. And don't worry. I'm 240 and 6'2" and you won't snap skis. You just need something stable. I'd recommend a wider waisted ski, around 90-100, and at least 182. I ride the 185 armada arvs and they have held up fine. I'd suggest at least a 14 din binding though.
Feb 19 2014 7:28PM
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SwaggyP
Posts: 79 - Karma: 151
I would advise against the joystick these's its a super buttery ski that will probably snap on you. A pair of volkls would do the job and more.
Feb 19 2014 8:54PM
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trisb211
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Thanks for all the input. As a first twin I think I will go with the Volkl step. Now time to look into more bindings!
Feb 19 2014 9:14PM
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Park.
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the step might be a little to soft for you no matter what size it is. for bindings I would recommend Tyrolia because they have amazing performance while being much cheaper than many other brands.
Feb 19 2014 9:23PM
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Colorbrahbro
Posts: 190 - Karma: -27
Full tilt first chairs sound on point for what you need
Feb 19 2014 9:23PM
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str6t9
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Moment PB&j's 188.
Feb 19 2014 9:42PM
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jakejolo_9
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I would get the volkl wall, it's the stiffestbout of those and will support your weight and it's super durable. It's kind of a ski for more advanced but it won't be impossible to ski, my vote is the volkl wall. But another ski I would strongly suggest for you is the atomic Punx!
Feb 19 2014 10:11PM
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yangumane
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Very durable
Feb 19 2014 10:38PM
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