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| Ever lighter, stronger and with better switch performance, the twin-tip category continues to grow as fast as the demographic skiing them.
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4FRNT TNK ($599/$499 at 155) |
| 155, 165, 175, 180 (106/82/102 at 165 cm, 23.1-metre radius) |
| Stiffer-than-average flex and almost-asymmetrical sidecut make this a powerful park ski, facing forwards or backwards. |
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Armada AR6 ($715)
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| 161, 166, 171, 176, 181 (118/86/108 at 181 cm, 22.8-metre radius) |
| The “firmest park skis out there” are for those who mostly intend to shred the park but who also need the freedom to hit the rest of the hill. An eye-catching topsheet design by renowned artist Mad Steez is bound to turn heads. |
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Atomic Urban Punx ($649.99)
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| 158,166,175,184 (107/84/107 at 175 cm, 25-metre radius) |
With truly symmetrical sidecut and reinforced double edges, the “only pure twin-tip skis on the market” are the stick-of-choice for Kiwi park phenom Jossi Wells. |
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Dynastar TroubleMaker ($599.99)
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| 160, 168, 175, 181 (116/81/106 at 175 cm, 20-metre radius) |
Lightweight and extremely responsive, this park and pipe ski features freestyle sidecuts and reinforced sidewalls and rails. This ski is ready for everything a park rat can throw at it. |
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Elan The Revert ($650)
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| 155/165/175/185 (120/80/108 at 185 cm, 17-metre radius) |
Laminated wood core and fibreglass construction keep this ski held together while throwing down in the park, the pipe and on the rails. |
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Faction Wednesday ($710)
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| 178 (122/92/112 at 178 cm, 21-metre radius) |
Faction’s most popular ski, the Wednesday, is now more versatile than ever. With a semi-stiff flex, the Wednesday is as comfortable in the park and pipe as it is in the backcountry. |
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Fischer Addict Pro ($749.99)
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| 172, 181 (114/84/114 at 181 cm, 22-metre radius) |
Features include a carbon-fibre tip and tail for strength and weight reduction. With a completely symmetrical shape and flex, this is a true twin-tip that’s as easy to ski switch as regular. |
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Head Jon Olsson Pro ($875 with bindings)
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| 160, 169, 178 (113/77/102 at 178 cm, 20.1-metre radius) |
Stronger, more agile and lighter than ever before, these skis are designed to perform at Olsson’s level. And with a picture of some hot twins on the sticks, there’s a new reason to call your skis your “babies.” |
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K2 PE ($500)
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| 159, 164, 169, 174, 179 (118/85/109 at 179 cm, 20-metre radius) |
A factory team ski at an affordable price? While seemingly unbelievable, K2 is offering a team ski with both its own Torsion Box construction and an economical price tag. |
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Line Invader ($380)
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| 151, 161, 171, 178 (110/83/110 at 171 cm, 16-metre radius) |
One hundred per cent symmetrical, centre-mounted and featuring Butter Zone technology to create a distinct “hinge” point that doesn’t compromise handling, this width excels on firm terrain, helping riders stomp any landing. |
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Movement Kamasutra ($795)
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| 169, 179 (107/77/97 at 169 cm, 20-metre radius) |
Movement’s top-of-the-line park ski is best suited for the freestyle environment. With a poplar-beech wood core and cap construction, this ski offers a lively feel. |
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Ninthward LT ($649)
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| 176 (125/90/115 at 173 cm, 19.5-metre radius) |
LT stands for Laurent Thevenet, and this is his ski. Who is he, and why does he have a signature ski, you ask? If you don’t know already, stay tuned for news on this French wunderkind and his ski. |
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Nordica Ignition ($649.95)
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| 156, 163, 170, 177 (122/84/112 at 170 cm, 17-metre radius) |
For ’08, this park stick features high-quality additions such as wood-core laminate sidewall construction and a sintered graphite base. Nordica offers two colour options for the topsheet. |
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Rossignol Scratch Ghetto ($700)
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| 167, 174, 181 (116/84/109 at 181 cm, 21.4-metre radius) |
Candide Thovex helped develop the Weight Reduction System integrated into this ski, which has allowed it to become the team-approved park and pipe pro model. |
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Salomon Teneighty Thruster ($679)
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| 151, 161, 171, 181 (110/80/104 at 161cm, 16.5-metre radius) |
Fibreglass Monocoque Lite Double Wall. Isocell wood core. Pulse Pad TT. What does it all mean? Who knows? Regardless, based on the classic 1080, this ski is a park and pipe slayer. |
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Scott P3 ($549.95)
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| 158, 168, 178, 184 (116/80/105 at 168 cm, 13.5-metre radius) |
The P3 has proven in the X Games slopestyle and pipe to be as comfortable in the air as it is on the snow. The sandwich sidewall construction is bombproof, and the P3 has all the dimensions an expert-to-advanced jibber will love. |
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Volkl Wall ($730)
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| 161, 169, 177, 185 (119/87/111 at 177 cm, 20.1-metre radius) |
A fully symmetrical sidecut makes this ski the perfect candidate for switch skiing and solid stomps in the park. Cool graphics make it easy on the eyes as well. |
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