WHICH SKI TO BUY?

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theVM

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Hey

I'm 13 yrs. old, about 5 feet tall and probably about 85 or 90 lbs.

This is the first season I've done freestyle and park, but I'm pretty good. I can grind rails, do 360's and 540's, ride switch, do tricks from switch, get huge air, and get some various grabs in (cross iron, mute, etc)

I bought some mediocre skis in November. They were 137cm (at the time, they went up to about my forehead). I don't know what brand or any details. They served me well this season, but I've grown a lot this winter, and now they go to the very bottom of my chin. They are really short, so its hard to get a lot of speed for big jumps and stuff.

So... the big question. What skis to buy? I think I would want ones that are about 154cm (for this season and the next) or maybe 159cm (for next season). 159cm would be okay for next season as long as I grow about 2 or 3 inches, and I think I will.

I was thinking of getting either: K2 Fujatives, Line Invaders, K2 Public Enemies, Armada T-Halls (though they may be too big), or Line 1260s.

What do you think? Are any of those good for park, jumps, and maybe some normal skiing (but mostly jumps and park)?

Thanks

theVM

 
Sorry I forgot to mention I'm a really good skier (this one thread said to post if I'm good or not if I'm asking for help).
 
The little version of those are like 140's which are only an inch bigger than the ones I'm getting rid of. With ski boots on, I'm 156cm tall. That means that 153s or 154s would be to about my eyebrows or forehead. I think the adult versions of the skis are fine as long as they are like 154s... I know that Line Invaders have 151s and 153s... Not sure about the rest. Anyone else know the sizes of Fujatives or T-Halls? Mini-Version or Adult as long as they're like 149-159
 
well if your 13 your probably going to continue your major growth spurt soon so i'd wait until the week before first snow to buy new skis so you don't waste the money. REally i cant make any predictions for you but you'll probably be looking at skis in the lower to mid 150 range.
 
not sure but i know a kid who rides them and he didnt like them they were stiff id say 159 fuji's would kill it, mount core center if your afraid of the length
 
right of the bat ur feeled should be slimmed down too the t-chilla, Fungitives, or invaders. Know if price is an issue get invaders, or Fungitives. If price is not an issue id say the T-halls are the best quality ski out of the 3, but i can almost certainly say if u dont like long skis there prob going to be big, so if u cant get the Ts...its kind a flip of the coin between the invaders or fungitive..\

hope that helps a bit
 
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