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What skis should i get ?

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Banskyy
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Hi guys, I practised downhill skiing but in 2018 I'm going to start new shit. Im 180lbs and 6,3 feet so I,m a bit tall. Can you help me with chosing best ski model and length for jibbing and learning new tricks ?
Jan 11 2018 12:46PM
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GreezyBastard
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Anywhere in the 177-185 range would be fit
Jan 11 2018 12:55PM
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Cade2
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GarrettHanleyAnywhere in the 177-185 range would be fit


Don't listen to this guy^^^^^ you could be looking for lengths longer than 184
Jan 11 2018 10:38PM
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Fencerspinley
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Im 5'9" and just got 177s lol. Id get sometging longer for sure
Jan 12 2018 12:48AM
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smh
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I'm 5'9 165 and 184 is my sweetspot...you can go bigger
Jan 12 2018 1:41AM
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Banskyy
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Thanks guys. I'm thinking about line chronic/blend in 185 cm (aren't chronics to stiff for beginning?) , K2 poacher 184, faction prodigy 2.0 184 and Black Crowns Captis 184. I wonder which one will be best option for park skiing and learning ?
Jan 12 2018 7:08AM
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mmccarthy81
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BanskyyThanks guys. I'm thinking about line chronic/blend in 185 cm (aren't chronics to stiff for beginning?) , K2 poacher 184, faction prodigy 2.0 184 and Black Crowns Captis 184. I wonder which one will be best option for park skiing and learning ?


I basically learned how to ski park on Blends 3 seasons ago and they were a super easy ski to learn stuff on. The flex wasn't really soft for me when I was learning but I was maybe 130 pounds. They will likely be very soft and forgiving under a 180 pound skier and I would recommend them 100%. Super playful, fun, and easy to ski.
Jan 12 2018 10:39AM
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EriksCertified
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As a certified bike, ski and board mechanic. I have no clue, your welcome for the help my dude good luck.

-Eriks Bike & Board Staff
Jan 12 2018 11:58AM
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smh
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BanskyyThanks guys. I'm thinking about line chronic/blend in 185 cm (aren't chronics to stiff for beginning?) , K2 poacher 184, faction prodigy 2.0 184 and Black Crowns Captis 184. I wonder which one will be best option for park skiing and learning ?


I don't have a ton of knowledge on park but I'm a gearhead and from what I know about skis in general I think the blends would be good for you...Also haven't heard anything bad about the poachers
Jan 12 2018 12:38PM
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billbill17
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CadeRDon't listen to this guy^^^^^ you could be looking for lengths longer than 184

He's a beginner so a shorter length would be better
Jan 12 2018 6:05PM
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Cade2
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billbill17He's a beginner so a shorter length would be better


doesnt sound like it, plus longer skis isnt going to hurt you learning how to ski
Jan 12 2018 6:17PM
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Banskyy
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I’m confused. I saw many opinions that blends are soft skis ideal for learning but also I think that they may not give you any pop and energy In contrast to chronics which are very poppy but probably harder to learn.
Jan 12 2018 6:27PM
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Cade2
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BanskyyI’m confused. I saw many opinions that blends are soft skis ideal for learning but also I think that they may not give you any pop and energy In contrast to chronics which are very poppy but probably harder to learn.


Its all personal preffrence
Jan 12 2018 6:30PM
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GreezyBastard
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CadeRIts all personal preffrence


Longer skis will be harder to learn on lol
Jan 12 2018 7:07PM
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Cade2
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GarrettHanleyLonger skis will be harder to learn on lol


I learned on 184s and im 6 foot
Jan 12 2018 7:40PM
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GreezyBastard
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CadeRI learned on 184s and im 6 foot


You must be a professional or something now then
Jan 12 2018 11:04PM
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Cade2
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GarrettHanleyYou must be a professional or something now then


That's what your saying, I'm saying length isn't that big of a factor in learning to ski
Jan 13 2018 1:26AM
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GreezyBastard
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CadeRThat's what your saying, I'm saying length isn't that big of a factor in learning to ski


It really is but alright we’ll give it to you
Jan 13 2018 8:05AM
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mmccarthy81
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BanskyyI’m confused. I saw many opinions that blends are soft skis ideal for learning but also I think that they may not give you any pop and energy In contrast to chronics which are very poppy but probably harder to learn.


They are still snappy and have pop as any park ski would, it just takes less force and effort to pop or butter them than it would on chronics or a stiffer ski
Jan 13 2018 8:27PM
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Cade2
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mmccarthy81They are still snappy and have pop as any park ski would, it just takes less force and effort to pop or butter them than it would on chronics or a stiffer ski


No that aint
Jan 13 2018 9:48PM
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laws
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GarrettHanleyIt really is but alright we’ll give it to you

It's really not that big of a factor and it will only make you better sorry you stuck on 166s and probably a full grown man
Jan 14 2018 12:48AM
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Banskyy
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Thanks for advice guys but I have a last question how about armadas ARV 86 or 96 in 184 ?
Jan 14 2018 8:36AM
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GreezyBastard
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lawsIt's really not that big of a factor and it will only make you better sorry you stuck on 166s and probably a full grown man


Actually 142’s :(
Jan 14 2018 11:02AM
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