 Poster: A snowHead
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Looking for a bit of advice if possible with my next ski purchase. I currently ski 184cm K2 Apache Xplorer (128-84-112) which i bought a couple of years back when i did my instructor quallys in canada. To be honest, they are fine as they go, but are a bit of a jack of all, master of none ski i think.
Im looking for a full twin tip that i can get a bit more into more freestyle with (i find the extra length and weight of these k2's make them hard work to spin?) I was thinking about some Armada ARV's (as a lad had a pair out in canada and they looked a good laugh) or possible Rossy S3 Koopmans (i tried a pair out last year that were quite fun) but im thinking it might be worthwhile cutting the length down a bit?
The issue i have is that i am a larger gentleman (about 6ft 3, 20 odd stone) and i do like enjoy the large fast gs turns rather than the short radius.
Has anyone got any suggestions of anything that i should be looking at. I do like to pop into the powder when its available, so a narrower ski wouldnt be of much interest i dont think, maybe 60:40 on:off?
Many thanks
Mat[/i]
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Armada ARV is a great ski in 185.
To be honest im struggling to think of full twins which come much bigger than that.
Possibly a Vokl Bridge in 187 or K2 Kung Fujas in a 189 would be a good choice. Line blend is good and goes up to 183.
Best of luck finding something you like.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Stiffness will be as important as length (I've used that one before  ). movement gladiator would be great if you could get the longer version - not many around these days, try noblecustom. Think High Society also do stiff twins.
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Okay, for like the 4th time in a day, I am going to say VOLKL MANTRA!
I'm taller but not as heavy (still 110kg), and they really are amazing!
They come in 184s and 191s, and are perfect for 60:40 on off!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Agree with the 191 Mantra for freeriding but definitely not for park.
Very stiff and not a full twin either.
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do rails have a weight limit 
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Yeaah, I have some 2008(? maybe) Public Enemies for park.
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line prophet 100 might be worth a look
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i dunno, some of the suggestions seem a little bit soft flexing for a 20 st lad. I'm a lean mean 18st and need a stiff ski, certainly stiffer than some of the suggestions
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Barry, you know it's all about the Mantras..
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Ive had a look around, these Line Blends seems to be a good buy @ £445 delivered with a Marker M11 binding. does anyone know about the M11? Im guessing its 11 din which is a lot higher than i usually have my bindings set at (9ish usually) or would you suggest a beefier binding?
http://theoutdoorgearshop.co.uk/acatalog/Line_blend_Ski.html#a1_211481
Cheers
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Beefier binding without a shadow.
I honestly dont know how you run your dins so low. And even if your din is 9 a binding with a max of 11 is still a bit limited.
I would say for a "larger gentleman" you would need atleast a 14din binding. Look in to the Salomon sth14.
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FAQ
i do like the look of the line blends, seem to get some good reviews etc. just need to see if someone sells balls to go with the new skis 
Thanks for the suggestions, appreciate it
