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GodBlessTheUSA
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Hey dudes just registered...loving the site so far.
Right now im on an OLD set of 159 solomon TEN 80S.
I think 1998s maybe? im 6-1, and im thinking about a new set. my cousin ssaid something about K2 making a great ski and i was interested in that...what you guys think?
does size matter also?
ive seen kids with shorter skis doing all the spins and jumps and they seem to riding a smaller ski. lemme know.
but again sweet site and im happy my cousin told me about it. thx guys
-richie
Nov 9 2005 7:54PM
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crooks
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ur r 6'1 and hav 159 skis
Nov 9 2005 7:56PM
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GodBlessTheUSA
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Yeah i bought them off my cousin when i was about 5-10?
he said they would fit perfect and they were cheap so i figured Y not!
Nov 9 2005 7:58PM
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zepscratch
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yea you should be around 175-185 depending on your weight, for k2 i would recommend public enemys or fujatives
Nov 9 2005 7:59PM
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Subjekt
Posts: 1431 - Karma: 12
yea, well k2 makes good skis, but the shorter ski trend is kinda a thing of the past. if ur 6'1 i suggest gettin skis 180+ cm, which is the largest options on most new twins. if ur an all around skier and interested in k2, check out the public enemy or the fujative, they will be good skis for you. for other brands, check out the line chronic, dynastar trouble maker, rossi scratch, and so on. have fun and good luck. oh and P.S. alot of the people on this site like to rip on people so dont take insults too seriously, if ur gettin disrespected its either by a young kid or some ignorant fool.
Nov 9 2005 7:59PM
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hype
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or the new ar5s cause they ride great and the graphics are sick!
Nov 9 2005 8:00PM
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GodBlessTheUSA
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where would that size come up to me? my cousin was saying for trick sking they sould be around your "breasts". that general area.
Nov 9 2005 8:01PM
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Subjekt
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uh, no, thats wayyyyyyyy to short. your skis should be between the tip of your nose to anywhere about 2in above your head.
Nov 9 2005 8:02PM
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Subjekt
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you wont get any above your head tho, unless you buy like 210s, theyd prolly be around your eyeline to mid forehead.
Nov 9 2005 8:03PM
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GodBlessTheUSA
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man those will be a big step, i was just getting medioker on my solomons! I do think its time for some new ones tho.
Looks like my cousin isnt too knowledge able about sking! haha, hes eastcoastar5 btw he told me about the site. thx 4 the help tho guys. im gonna prob check out the public enemies. oh what aare the ar5s?
thx
Nov 9 2005 8:05PM
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eheath
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You are either a complete fuck head, or once again a shitty alais.
Nov 9 2005 8:06PM
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GodBlessTheUSA
Posts: 30 - Karma: 10
no i llive in pittsburg and he lives in upstate ny. i go up in the winter a couple times nad we ski together.
Nov 9 2005 8:09PM
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Subjekt
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i dont kno whats going on so im gunna keep playing along in hopes that im actually being nice to a new skier. ar5s are the basic armada ski, theyre nice, kinda expensive, but a good choice nonetheless.
Nov 9 2005 8:09PM
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GodBlessTheUSA
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thnaks man for helping me out. i am honestly looking for a new ski, im just a little confused on whhat to get size ect. ps can u buy skis online for a dicount? sends links if you can. thx
Nov 9 2005 8:12PM
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powpow1080
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wow .. ur a big kid..y not think about the 181 ar5's. sick ski w/ some sick graphics but a bit expensive. I just got the 176's n they r sick. But good luck man hope ya find somethin
Nov 9 2005 9:53PM
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cLyOnS_45
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holy shit. seriously get bigger skis. your almost eligible for the snowblade discount. im 5'10'' on 182s
Nov 9 2005 9:55PM
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lalalalaura
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I made and sent eastcoastar5 a box of cookies!!!! Fuck yeah, you're good in my books, even if you are a dirty alias.
Nov 9 2005 9:57PM
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crab4life
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hahah fool
Nov 9 2005 9:58PM
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awsomecoolguy
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hahaha
Nov 9 2005 10:29PM
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hype
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dont get short skis
Nov 9 2005 10:30PM
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t3shellvenom
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im 58 and im on 171's they are perfect sizm try to get skis at your forehead or nose (shortest)
Nov 9 2005 10:38PM
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dilla_says_go
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you should check out http://www.lemonparty.org for some really good deals on those twin tip skis.
Nov 10 2005 12:38AM
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gambino500014
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jesus christ
Nov 10 2005 12:53AM
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highSPEEDchase
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you are evil... hhaha thank god i already have been there.
Nov 10 2005 1:31AM
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