Liberty Hazmat Alpine Ski - 2008 BCS

I would say at the very least the 171. Seeing as there is not 176 or something around there, the 171 should then do it. 181 is too big unless he is an expert, aggressive style skier I think. The Teams should hold up pretty good, but you might want to look into an adult binding for him, at least in the near future. For now they should be good enough.

19.5m and 21m respectively.

The PX 15 is an awesome bindings, but pretty heavy. The SAS2 140 is a little lighter. The Jester and Griffon bindings are pretty light, and shouldn't affect the playfulness at all. These skis are pretty much flat mounting anyway, that how I rode them, and I'm not a huge park rat, just something I like to mess with. If you want a lifter, check out the PX designs with the lifter built in.

thanks dude. anyone else have any opinions on bindings to match up with the hazmats?

Totally diggin' these more than the Volkl skis. The flex, and all around performance I just find better. As for bindings, the Look PX 12 or 15 are both good solid bindings, as well as the Rossi SAS2 120 or 140. The Marker Royal Family is defintely amazing, the Jester/Griffon.

I gave you my opinion on your other question on the Volkl page. Check that out if you want, but the short version is Faction!

These skis have P-Tex 200 bases, you can check that out on their website. As for the bindings ripping out, that usually isn't the skis fault, it only happens on poor mounting jobs. Take it to a good shop, and they should take care of you good.

im 5 10 and about 155 pounds. its my third year skiing and i would say im fairly aggresive, skiing diamonds, trees and whatnot.

Depends on your height weight and style, so... maybe. If you are pretty aggressive and a little smaller then it might work, or less aggressive and bigger then sure. Post your size and we could help better.

I bet you can get away with the 181 ski pretty easily, and it will be a really good all-mountains assault weapon. The pow should be no problem, with the 94 waist, and length, and park hits will be more stable with the width too. Personally, I wouldn't consider the others compared to this ski, the Prophets are narrower, the Invaders get chattery on ice, and dive in pow, and the Big Troubles don't seem to hold ice very well.

Definitely go with the 181. These skis actually measure a bit short, so the 181 is actually only 179cm long. They are very nimble as well, so the longer length won't be an issue.

They are pretty durable skis. Bamboo is actually a really strong wood so having that in a ski shouldn't make you worry about the ski's durability. Obviously your edges and base will get beat up if hitting rails on a consistent basis.

Hey Teleboz!I have a set of 181 Hazmat's mounted up with a set of Targa Ascents...and I love them! I live on the east coast, so unfortunately hard-pack is a reality of my day to day skiing...and they're awesome for it. At the same time, they're fat enough for those powder days!Weight is about 3 pounds, 3.5 pounds.

Rich,Both of those skis would be a great option, but I would go with the Liberty Hazmat over the Prophet 90. They're a little bit livelier due to the bamboo core, and not quite as heavy. They have a more fun ride overall.

The bambo core makes the hazmat lively, poppy and light. a fun versitil ski, liberty did have problems with duribility a few years ago, but have gotten it sorted out since then. Since you don't say what model 1080 he skis (gun, foil, thruster) it's hard to say if these are right for him. they are very versitil and can do it all, if you guys tend to ski more powder then not, i would go with a wider ski. 181 would be a good size for unless he really charges hard then go 186.