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Fat skis that rip in the park, HELP! +k

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Nikog
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I am 6'1", 155 pounds, and i am looking for a fat ski, not even park directed but that can be used in the park, for example i was looking at the 177 YLE, but am not too sure. I was looking for something with camber underfoot but rocker in teh tip and tail and something almost symmetrical.

I was hoping for something above 105 in the waist, but if anyone has any other suggestions about waist width or maybe rockered skis, let me know!

As said, +k for help!
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Sep 16 2014 6:34PM
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KittenFactory
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Some of our riders ride the all mountain in the park and love it! 105 under foot , could be just what you are looking for. early rise tip and tail camber underfoot.



http://www.kittenfactoryskis.com/14-15-all-mountain/
Sep 18 2014 5:12PM
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wobbbie
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YLE for sure man! Thats what I have and in the park its honestly like having a park ski, but in pow it proves to be a true pow ski.c
Sep 18 2014 7:35PM
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C_Bechtold
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I rode on RMU Wiscos last season and I loved them. I'm moving up to a bit fatter this year and getting the apostle. I've always enjoyed fat skis in the park
Sep 18 2014 7:48PM
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1kewldewd
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NikogI did find a good deal for these, but I'm thrown off by you saying they suck for all mountiain? Why are they bad all mountain?


They are really unstable at high speeds cause they have like 16cm of effective edge underfoot. Once you get used to them they are totally manageable but there are definitely better options if you prioritize all mountain.
Sep 18 2014 8:04PM
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Nikog
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So far the most hype has been for the YLE, plus I can get them for 350... So I'm leaning towards them, can anyone think of a downside to getting them?
Sep 19 2014 12:25AM
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Nikog
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C_BechtoldI rode on RMU Wiscos last season and I loved them. I'm moving up to a bit fatter this year and getting the apostle. I've always enjoyed fat skis in the park


These would be sick if they weren't so damn expensive!
Sep 19 2014 10:00AM
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Nikog
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Strange.Journey.k2 kung fujas/ shreditors
armada invictus
faction candide
nordica patron
surface new life/one life
amplid hill bill
ninthward RDS


So many good skis but;
armada- too expensive,
faction - too expensive,
nordica patron - too expensive for this years, and I cant find any of last years
Surface new life - Possibly actually! not overly expensive, im not sure how I feel about full rocker but they look sick
Surface One life - Can only find on evo which has ridiculous shipping costs to canada, otherwise a dope ski
Amplid - Too expensive
Ninthward - can not find anywhere, all sold out
Sep 19 2014 10:10AM
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Carl_the_Llama
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NikogSo many good skis but;
armada- too expensive,
faction - too expensive,
nordica patron - too expensive for this years, and I cant find any of last years
Surface new life - Possibly actually! not overly expensive, im not sure how I feel about full rocker but they look sick
Surface One life - Can only find on evo which has ridiculous shipping costs to canada, otherwise a dope ski
Amplid - Too expensive
Ninthward - can not find anywhere, all sold out


http://www.mountaincultures.com/buy/hardgoods/skiing/shop-by-brand/surface/2014-surface-one-life.html
There ya go bud.
Sep 19 2014 11:58AM
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elm.
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NikogSo many good skis but;
armada- too expensive,
faction - too expensive,
nordica patron - too expensive for this years, and I cant find any of last years
Surface new life - Possibly actually! not overly expensive, im not sure how I feel about full rocker but they look sick
Surface One life - Can only find on evo which has ridiculous shipping costs to canada, otherwise a dope ski
Amplid - Too expensive
Ninthward - can not find anywhere, all sold out


get something off of NS B/S/T. Honestly the best place to get anything ski related
Sep 19 2014 3:25PM
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Nikog
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Mr.Skiperdoohttp://www.mountaincultures.com/buy/hardgoods/skiing/shop-by-brand/surface/2014-surface-one-life.html
There ya go bud.


Thanks! those are actually some really sick skis
Sep 19 2014 4:26PM
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Nikog
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Thanks Everyone for the Help!! I ended up ordering the 177 YLE from backountry.com
Sep 19 2014 5:19PM
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charmander
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WuhugabuBig name brands are tight but if you want something that no one else has that is versatile for powder and park I recommend checking out the company FKNA. My friend rides the "bro model" and he tells everyone they are the best. If you aren't digging those, definitely check out WUBangers! They make custom skis designed for the rider so you can build your own. If Wubanger interests you then let me know, I can get you a good deal on a pair :0 good luck!


The brand is "pm gear" lol

and i wouldnt hit rails with bros, more of a real ski for real skiing

OP, i voted YLE, but i also think SFB's sound good for you, as much as i dont like line
Sep 21 2014 3:12AM
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Nikog
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charmanderOP, i voted YLE, but i also think SFB's sound good for you, as much as i dont like line


Thanks dude! Ya I was seriously considering the sfb but the YLE was on a good sale and I hadn't ever heard anything bad about them
Sep 21 2014 10:38AM
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Goku
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Sir Francis Bacons
Sep 21 2014 3:40PM
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Nikog
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GokuSir Francis Bacons


I already bought the YLE...
Sep 21 2014 9:39PM
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