Park Skis
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Deforestation
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Are you looking to switch over to a ski that can do it all or to increase your quiver to a park ski and an all mountsin ski??
Deforestation
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13705330:maxmundt said:
I understand, but do you want to get rid of your current skis and replace them, or get another pair just for park so that you have two pairs?
Deforestation
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13705333:maxmundt said:
So yeah, it is worth getting another pair, especially if you don't want to fuck your other ones up on rails. If you're just looking for something to mess around with and bang up, I'd recommend going used, but some popular ones around NS are the Armada E-Dollos (Al Dente's are the same skis just earlier model years), ON3P Kartel 98s, ON3P filthy riches, line blends, and j ski whipit and allplay.
do you know what you're looking for in terms of width and flex? what will you be doing more of--rails or jumps?
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13705341:maxmundt said:
Skis are obviously getting fatter, so anything under 100 these days is considered pretty skinny or park specific. Generally the rule of thumb is the wider the ski, the more jump-centric and stable it is, while skinnier skis are more nimble and hence better on rails. If you're big on butters, Line Blends and the E-Dollos are pretty whippy, but the blend is more all-mountainish than anything else. I've heard mixed things about line skis durability, including the future spins, but don't have any personal experience with them. ON3Ps are generally regarded as very well built and seem to last a long time, but I haven't had mine long enough to test them. I have the Kartel 106s which are pretty great, especially for all mountain. The 98s are more park specific but have an all mountain rocker. I'd absolutely recommend them either way though.
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13705343:maxmundt said:
I actually have a pair of Surface Doubletimes (162 I think) that I don't use anymore, could let them go really cheap like 100 bucks. They're a little beat but no major issues, no cracks or anything. pretty stiff which I didn't love but also really light and poppy 90mm underfoot and mounted once.
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13705351:maxmundt said:
They're the right size for someone 5 foot 3 to 5 foot 5
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13705359:maxmundt said:
How tall are you and what's your skill level? Most manufacturers don't make adult skis under 160 or the high 150s but kids skis are usually kind of crappy
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13705366:maxmundt said:
Look at any sizing chart on google and it'll say anything between 155-165 is right for you
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13705369:maxmundt said:
Depending on how comfortable you are in the park and on the mountain, you could rock up to a 165 rockered park ski. I rode a 168 all year last at 5'4-5'5 and it was my second year of skiing, and I'm a light weight. Length isn't really difficult as long as it isn't too heavy for you. Id highly recommend a 160+ ski, especially since you could get an adult ski (more durable than youth)
hot.pocket
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13705366:maxmundt said:
Get something slightly longer, like the other members were saying. 157-165 is going to help you progress as a skier, and with most park skis having early rise in the tip and tail nowadays, the ski won't feel huge under your feet. Especially if you consider yourself an advanced skier, go a little longer.