1 Pair of skis for the whole season.... which ones

Phillycore · Jul 25, 2008

If you could only pick one pair of skis to use everyday (East Coast) and they had to be no older than 3 years (2006+) for all conditions which would you choose... Money not an object....

Being as I'd want something mid-fat and twin tipped that could be used as a true all mountain ski.... I'd have to stick with what I know works for me...

K2 Public Enemy 179 Can handle ice / powder / crud / and is stiff...

deadheadskier · Jul 25, 2008

I guess I'd have to go with my 06-07 B2s. I haven't really tried any other all mountain skis in the past three years. They leave something to be desired on ice, but kick ass at just about everything else except deep, deep, poe. Not that they can't be used in the deeper stuff, I just would prefer something with a tad more float if for no other reason than not fatiguing as quickly.

Trekchick · Jul 25, 2008

174 Soft Bros with Duke Bindings.

They are big but they are versatile and fun!
I'm getting excited just thinking about it!

BeanoNYC · Jul 25, 2008

Phillycore said:
K2 Public Enemy 179 Can handle ice / powder / crud / and is stiff...

Exactly what I was thinking when I was reading the beginning of your post. Mine are are shorties though @ 169

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jul 25, 2008

BeanoNYC said:
Exactly what I was thinking when I was reading the beginning of your post. Mine are are shorties though @ 169

Wow those are some short mo-fos...

BeanoNYC · Jul 25, 2008

GrilledSteezeSandwich said:
Wow those are some short mo-fos...

Isn't that what your last date said?

wa-loaf · Jul 25, 2008

I'm perfectly happy with my Elan Ripsticks. I've been using them for racing and all mtn skiing. Not fat at all, but I rip the ice in them and they slice through crud. I can manage in the pow.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Jul 25, 2008

BeanoNYC said:
Isn't that what your last date said?

At least I made it that far....:smash:

andyzee · Jul 25, 2008

I liked my Atomic Metron m11s for an all terrain ski.

snoseek · Jul 25, 2008

Salomon 1080 foil, fischer Wateu 94, volkle karma, 4frnt stl or msp are all skis I know would work well. I'm sure there are many others. How many days and where do you ski? That would make a difference for sure.

Phillycore · Jul 25, 2008

Oh I was just talking hypothetically...

I have a pair of PE's which I'm happy with, a pair or firstblood's which I haven't even mounted yet, and a pair of icelantic scouts which are fun to play around with from time to time.. If I was going to add something to my quiver it would probably be the K2 Seth's(08), or Kung Fujas (09), maybe some Head MoJo 90's or 94's... I'm a big fat mofo and like a big fat ski....lol

I only get out 20 times a year or so...not bad for someone who's married, broke, has 3 kids, and lives 2 hours from the mountain...
Mainly pocono's but try to get a trip out west once a year for a few days..

Hawkshot99 · Jul 26, 2008

Phillycore said:
K2 Public Enemy 179

That would have been my exact answer till this year with my Scott P3's in a 178. Both fun skis though!:-D

mondeo · Jul 26, 2008

Probably Dynastar Twisters. Never skied them myself, but I gotta figure they were massively popular for a reason.

Phillycore · Jul 26, 2008

I don't think I've ever even seen a pair of dynastar twisters

going to google right now.. holy cow... only 66 at waist... 98/66/85 22m turn radius... Yeah those wouldn't be for me...

I like hearing what other people like to use, it makes me want to try them out to see if I'm missing out on something... or if I'd be happier on something other than what I'm currently using. They really should do more free demo days (very infrequent in Pa. ) so we can all check out stuff.

mondeo · Jul 26, 2008

Phillycore said:
I don't think I've ever even seen a pair of dynastar twisters

going to google right now.. holy cow... only 66 at waist... 98/66/85 22m turn radius... Yeah those wouldn't be for me...

I like hearing what other people like to use, it makes me want to try them out to see if I'm missing out on something... or if I'd be happier on something other than what I'm currently using. They really should do more free demo days (very infrequent in Pa. ) so we can all check out stuff.

When I say massively popular, I mean massively popular among bump skiers. Because really, they're the only real skiers.

Warp Daddy · Jul 26, 2008

Atomic SX 10 170 cms w / Neox 412's got em, luv em, ski the crap outta them, bought another pair cuz i like em so much

Phillycore · Jul 26, 2008

mondeo said:
When I say massively popular, I mean massively popular among bump skiers. Because really, they're the only real skiers.

I hear the same line of crap from some of the ski racers and some of the park rats as well..

Every clique seems to think they are the only REAL skiers or riders out there...

BULLSHIT!

JMO...Whatever you decide to ski park, bumps, gates, freeride, groomers..whatever... you should be respected the same...

I sure as hell hope you were joking and aren't really that damn ignorant cause that's just lame as all hell..

Beetlenut · Jul 26, 2008

Salomon Xwing Tornados for the East Coast.

wa-loaf · Jul 26, 2008

Phillycore said:
I hear the same line of crap from some of the ski racers and some of the park rats as well..

Every clique seems to think they are the only REAL skiers or riders out there...

BULLSHIT!

JMO...Whatever you decide to ski park, bumps, gates, freeride, groomers..whatever... you should be respected the same...

I sure as hell hope you were joking and aren't really that damn ignorant cause that's just lame as all hell..

There are a lot of bump addicts here, but I'm sure his post was made tongue in cheek.

mondeo · Jul 26, 2008

Phillycore said:
I sure as hell hope you were joking and aren't really that damn ignorant cause that's just lame as all hell..

Chalk one up for the ignorance column :flame:

But really, just tongue in cheek. Except in comparison to the turn earners. :wink:

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