New skis or not?

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brooklin_boy

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Well last year being the first year twintipping I got the 03/04 K2 PE's (with rossy P110's) I bought the PE's because they were stiff, and what I was told was that stiff skis were good. Ihey were great, but this year I was looking for somehting more park specific.

For this past season I was on the 04/05 Line Skogan Sprang skis. Again I went with something stiff, and something short. Where I ski, the jumps are all under the 35 foot range (with the exception of a 45ft spine), so I bought the 158's.

It wasn't up until recently that someone was telling me that Skogan Sprang is a heavier weight guy, and me running in at a whopping 125lbs should have gone with a softer ski. I really enjoy the pop the stiff ski gives you, but from what I understand, soft skis perform better on groomed and icy conditions because they don't chatter that much, and that the Skogans were designed for backcountry (something I was not aware of when getting my skis).

So now I'm panicing thinking I could have had a better season of riding had I gotten somehting softer. The other issue is the length. As I said above, the jumps where I'm at (Dagmar) are small, so I didn't see the point in a long ski. Some people swear up and down long skis are stable ect.ect. and I don't doubt them, but I don't think you'd feel that much of a difference until you get into some big scary jumps.

So when it comes right down to it, should I get something softer, something longer, one or the other, or stick with what I've got?

 
i thought stiffer skis chattered less on groomed runs.

Um where in brooklyn are you, if that is brooklyn ny

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yeah you got your facts reversed. softer chatters on groomers and icy runs and the Public enemy is not a stiff ski. their actually considered soft skis.

 
I ment moreso regarding to turning as the difference between the stiff and soft. I find with my Skogans under turning, they want to break loose, where as I see a lot of the softer skis flexing and holding their own and don't want to spring back straight again (causing you to slip out).

Also, I'm in Brooklin Ontario... it's spelt with an I as opposed to the Y.

Finally, I'm 5'9" sorry, I forgot to add that. So to recap, I'm also 125lbs and riding the line 158cm 04/05 Skogan Sorang.

 
basically for the stiffness of the ski it all depends on preference. the more agressive skier you are the stiffer you want the ski to be. if your not agressive and want to be sort of cruise control you get a softer ski. at 5'9 I think the skis might be a bit short for you. I may be wrong so someone with a bit more experience in this area correct me if im wrong.

Stiffness depends on your weight so stiff skis for you might be soft for me. I think that the PEs should be soft for you though. when you ski add a little bit more up and down movement to push down and dig into the snow.

 
dude this si gonna sound really dumb, but wear ur boots tight. it makes a helluva difference. if u have soft boots tighten em for groomers and ice. it really helps. have u ever seen how tight race boots are? its for a reason. when im rippin the groomers i toghten my boots, and it makes a huge difference. i used to have the same problem u do with my cronics, they kinda washed otu and wanted to jump down the hill. try it. see what u think

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Here's my suggestion. Your skis are great! But, if you really want a softer skis, look into 165 tm's. Although, think you should just keep your skogens.

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Steepandcheep.com has some dynastar Phil skis for like $248, i think they're 165.

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I actuially already wear my boots pritty snug because I suffer from the curse of the chicken legs (skinny ancles... very skinny).

I can be an agressive skiier at times though; I say that because I prefer big airs over tiny rails and stuff (so I'm really working it).

I did enjoy the skis though, but not being able to try out differn ones, its near impossible for me to tll (which is why I'm asking the audience on this one).

 
you have 2 pairs of skis and last year was your first year. wow. if you think you need new ones, try putting that money for a car or some shit.

pretty sick
 
Last years skis' funds came a lot from Santa... not all obviously, but it took the stress off the overall price... the grandparents also threw soem money my way at the christmas time....

This year's skis were helped pay for by the sale of last years, but 80% of the funds came from my pocket and working 2 jobs 6 days a week to afford it.

P.S. I already have a car and work at a car dealership so I don't need to spend much money there.

The only thing is that the majority of my cash flow is devoted towards my mountain biking which sure as hell ain't a cheap sport; espically when you do more than one dicipline in it (so multiple bikes are required).

 
If EastAR5 has tought us anything, it's that you need buy a pair of skis for each specific thing you do.

One for crappy park days.

One for good park days.

One for goofing around.

One for deep powder.

One for not so deep powder.

One for urban.

One for bigger urban stuff.

As well as one all around ski.

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