Looking for new pair of twin tips

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dskid1234

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I made a thread a little while back, but ended just taking my cousin's 2005 k2 fujative skis. They're aren't bad, but can barely hold an edge, and are unstable when I'm going a little faster. I would like to get a sidewall twin tip, in hopes that it will be a little easier to hold an edge, and since this was my first year getting into freestyle, I'd probably want a ski a little softer. I am 5'4" and 120 pounds and I'm probably going to be at least 5'5" by next ski season. I've made a list of skis below, but I'm not sure if I even need a 95 waist ski being in NY where we get no powder (such as the da'nollie and revolt). Would love the opinion on what I should do. I've also considered the armada edollo and al dente(al dente is nearly impossible to find), but they are a little on the higher side price wise, but I'm hoping they will be cheaper this summer.

Armada ar7(161 cm)

Volkl revolt(157 cm)

Head the caddy (161 cm)

Head frame wall (161 cm)

Icelantic da'nollie (160 cm)

Atomic infamous (161 cm)
 
Out of the skis you listed, go danollies. But I'd recommend looking into some 161 ON3P filthy riches or kartel 98s.
 
13653767:.lencon said:
Out of the skis you listed, go danollies. But I'd recommend looking into some 161 ON3P filthy riches or kartel 98s.
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I second this and would highly recommend the kartel 98. I love it here in Michigan (what is powder? lol). I love the rocker, it makes it a super fun ski thats playful but can rip at high speeds. And, best of all, they are absolutely BOMBPROOF skis. Best skis I have ever ridden for sure.
 
13653894:gnar_whal said:
I second this and would highly recommend the kartel 98. I love it here in Michigan (what is powder? lol). I love the rocker, it makes it a super fun ski thats playful but can rip at high speeds. And, best of all, they are absolutely BOMBPROOF skis. Best skis I have ever ridden for sure.
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I looked at the kartel 98's but they are just they are just too expensive for me to buy. I'm hoping that the skis will be a little cheaper over the summer. I'm not throwing them out 100 percent, but being at a 98 waist, is it still a light ski? Being new to freestyle, I want a ski that is somewhat lightweight.
 
13653903:dskid1234 said:
I looked at the kartel 98's but they are just they are just too expensive for me to buy. I'm hoping that the skis will be a little cheaper over the summer. I'm not throwing them out 100 percent, but being at a 98 waist, is it still a light ski? Being new to freestyle, I want a ski that is somewhat lightweight.
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They are not the lightest skis on the market but they are definately not heavy. The bamboo core keeps them pretty light. They might be heavier than some other skis on the market because they have 2.5x2.5 mm sidewalls, which make them absolutely indestructible. But once I got on them I never wished that they were lighter, so weight was definately not a problem for me. Rocker keeps them snappy and responsive
 
13654417:dskid1234 said:
I heard they are stiffer and are more for the pipe. Plus its a little outside of my size range.
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I thought the same but the Pipe Cleaners are actually a bit softer than the AR7. They are softer than the AR7 but a little stiffer than the THalls. I feel the Pipe Cleaners are a bit more "playful" than the AR7
 
Go with whatever ski you can get the best deal on. You're growing so you will be looking for a new pair within the next two seasons anyways. Plus you seem to be fairly new to park skiing the difference in those skis will be minimal to you
 
Live in Ny too and I just grabbed a pair of ar7's and I couldn't be happier. They're awesome in the park and everywhere else on the mountain, but I have not skied any of the other skies you listed. I'm just telling you how I feel about my ar7s
 
13658128:Steely_easy said:
Live in Ny too and I just grabbed a pair of ar7's and I couldn't be happier. They're awesome in the park and everywhere else on the mountain, but I have not skied any of the other skies you listed. I'm just telling you how I feel about my ar7s
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Thanks. I'll probably end up picking up a pair of them.
 
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