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Just getting into jumps and grabs on the dry slopes now and am probably goning to invest in some freestyle skis.
I was looking at the salomon foils and was wondering if anybody had any sugestions.
Also im about 6'2 / 6'3 and 170 pounds or 75 / 80 kilos. Im not sure what lenght ski to go for. My old ones are 170s and i am looking at the 174 foils or should i go for the 182s or are they too long.
Any feedback appreciated.
Cheers
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on freestyle skis its always better to go shorter, for maneuverability, however i dont know particulary for the foils, and if you want to use them off piste best to go a bit longer!
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jwhiteley1, I prefer longer freestyle skis, so it's down to the person at the end of the day. It's all about personal preference.
Movement Joysticks are some of the best about IMO. But there are many companies out there dedicated to freestyle.
If you want some seriously dedicated skis, center mount them.
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Cheers for the replies guys. I will definitly be center mounting them cause i want them for jumps mainly. Still not sure on lenght though. Spikeyhedgehog - do you like them longer for the powder or jumps or just generally. Element - I know you think there better in the deep stuff but do you reckon the 174s are okay for jumps or would you prefer 180s for them.
To be honest i dont reckon itll make that much of a difference but might as well find out you guys.
Cheers
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The majority of Twins with cut off alot of 'snow contact' along the length of the ski. A 180 race ski will have significantly more contact along the edge than a 180 true twin.
I'd say something like 177's or so would be dead on, giving enough stability and room for error on the landing. Saying that I'm not exactly a massive park rider and I'd much prefer to catch some big air than put in X spins. (I'm just jealous because I can't do it. )
If you get a pair of centre mounted skis they are going to be awful in the deep stuff anyway so I wouldn't worry about how good they are going to be.
There will be a big difference between a wide 177 ski and a small 156 light jibski. Some people prefer some, some prefer others.
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Looks like you have a few options to consider already but it may be worth looking at the Line Invader, there is some good deals about and it is a true twin with a superb wood core construction. You could do worse and if you are considering using them on the dry slope they are pretty robust. 178 length would probably work ok for you.
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