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Salomon twin tips

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uosdwiSrjewoH
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i dont get why everyone talks about salomon's team, but no one buys their skis. I'm only 14 so i got the flyer, but they work awesome. They work amazing on all terrain, park, trees, cordorouy etc!
Dec 28 2005 9:24PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
Posts: 4220 - Karma: 122
that was my point, the only twin tips i've seen (my home resort is tiny) have been rossi or salomon, but no freeskiers use them. I saw a guy on my skis stugglin on the bunny hill and it made me sick, i also saw a freeheeler on thrusters, but no actually freeskiers
Dec 28 2005 9:29PM
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SSBS
Posts: 785 - Karma: 10
my opinio is that twin tips in general suck for real skiing, i prefer freeride or all mountain skis, even race skis at some occasion, when im not in the park, theres nothing like throwing some sick carves... im from the east, so i dont get much powder...
Dec 28 2005 9:33PM
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TheProfitSkier
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im 14 and im on 174 pe's and 180 candides in the park....
Dec 28 2005 9:35PM
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clint
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I've been wanting to say this. A few days ago at my mountain, it was demo day. So a whole bunch of reps came and they let us try and ski that we wanted. I rode the Foils first, and wow, i loved them. The foam core gives you more pop off of the jump and just, wow. All around, great ski. After i rode those, i rode the Thrusters. These are by far my favorite ski that i have ever rode. These create even more pop off of jumps than the foils. I like how they are stiff, but not too stiff. But ya, everyone should stop giving Salomon so much shit becuase they make sick skis.
Dec 28 2005 9:37PM
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bobson
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im 14 and im on 174 pe's and 180 candides in the park....


my mommy and daddy sponsor me to ride....
Dec 28 2005 9:40PM
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TheProfitSkier
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i was saying that because the maker of this thread is 14 and is on the salomon flyer, a little kid ski. not saying anything is wrong with that. and no, my parents dont sponsor me. i bust my ass picking apples in the summer, 35 hour week to pay for my skis and season pass
Dec 28 2005 9:43PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
Posts: 4220 - Karma: 122
sure, the flyers are a little kid ski, but i can't afford the thruster, and it sure as hell beats the fish
Dec 28 2005 9:45PM
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MartyB
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im 14 and i got the foils
Dec 28 2005 9:57PM
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=nick=
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salomon is sick...the hate comes form people who only go with "core" brands like armada, 4frnt, ninthward, etc.
Dec 28 2005 10:20PM
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head686
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im 15 and got the ar5 176's
Dec 28 2005 10:21PM
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Lukey_1080
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yea dude salomon is my fav company, im riding them for awhile
Dec 28 2005 10:30PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
Posts: 4220 - Karma: 122
who the guy who's talkin about his AR5s in this forum, note the name SALOMON twin tips
Dec 28 2005 10:30PM
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Dilla
Posts: 6447 - Karma: 106
because youre the jolly green giant, im not even on skis that big and im almost 17
Dec 28 2005 11:30PM
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Elife
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 44
i used to love my salomons (foils 174) but now i have tighter fitting boots i really feel the chatter (today wasnt the best day to judge though) the slop in my boot used to absorb a lot....i want something heavier, but in the air these skis feel great
Dec 28 2005 11:44PM
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Antoine.
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tru
Dec 28 2005 11:58PM
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skier_boy26
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its so bloody easy to sell salomons, and they arent too shabby for just the recreational skier or the park skier that just takes it easy.

not so good for the park rider that pushes it to the limits. skis break, but oh man they die quickly...
Dec 28 2005 11:59PM
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Freestyla_01
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I see over 100 people a day on 1080s/foil/thrusters.
So many people ride them at whistler.
Dec 29 2005 12:19AM
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Elife
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 44
^i think theyve started to rent those there havent they?
Dec 29 2005 12:21AM
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chapz
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yeah look on tv and mags, everyone has foils or guns
Dec 29 2005 12:22AM
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zeppelinbro
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thats sweeet lets all buy skis made out of foam so they break and suck after two weeks!! better yet lets drop 700 bucks on it!!
Dec 29 2005 12:50AM
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pbandj
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word...im too heavy for the foam core which = breakage, it's fine for someone starting off not throwing down off huge ass kickers but i had some skiblades from them back in the day with the fom core and i broke those even so salomon's skis are on my shitlist
Dec 29 2005 12:54AM
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Anathema
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i just ordered a pair of 182 foils. soooo stoked.
Dec 29 2005 12:58AM
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kickerlicker
Posts: 820 - Karma: 11
i like skis they are pretty cool
Dec 29 2005 1:20AM
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[[Totoro]]
Posts: 84 - Karma: 10
have u broken salomon skis yet or are u just saying that cause your an ignorant asshole?
Dec 29 2005 1:41AM
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AngryFromBend
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ive got last years teneightys,
im 15,
i like em.
plus i see people like sammy carlson and peter olenick quite a bit these days...
they rock salomon, and they rip like no other.
Dec 29 2005 2:23AM
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VKarma185
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salomon's are sick...foam cores are great, they just don't have as long of a life as wood core which is why they're ragged on so much
Dec 29 2005 2:43AM
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Localboyz
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I had Salomons for a year and loved them. The core did break down unfortunatly. (Leading me toward Dynastar) It did not take a day or week to weaken but close to two months of hard riding... which is over twice as long as my lines and 4ftnts lasted.

They also have an amazing boot. I've been using a form of the 1080 boot for the last five years and found it to be the most comfortable freestyle boot for my foot shape. Also the 1080 pole from a few years back has proven rather indestructible over time. I have to say salomon is one of the most well rounded companies and producing great equipment
Dec 29 2005 3:01AM
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dom_uk
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(sig) /\ haha great advertisement, n i agree its to wigga for me
Dec 29 2005 1:30PM
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stylishskier
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I haven't ridden the new foils but I went from 1080s to the PEs and I find the PE to be a much more solid ski... thats just me, salomon is a great ski and was durable for me but the PEs feel great
Dec 29 2005 1:36PM
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ISkiSwitch
Posts: 3157 - Karma: 22
who talks about the Salomon team?
Dec 29 2005 1:36PM
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Localboyz
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um everyone... like every time you mention dumont, olenick, gagneir, cr, abma, carlson, douglas... your mentioning there team...
Dec 29 2005 1:49PM
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Tapes
Posts: 1469 - Karma: 7
I think Salomon isn't bad, but it's still worse than k2 (I think so) so that's why I have k2's.
Dec 29 2005 1:52PM
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dirtybryan
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I don't skis that don't have wood cores, which is salomon. I like my skis damp.
Dec 29 2005 1:56PM
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FUUUCK
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foam is for shaving
Dec 29 2005 2:41PM
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pbandj
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as i said, salomons are good for leight weight guys, but if you break 135-140 you need a wood core other wise they'll breakdown
Dec 29 2005 6:53PM
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madtownfreestyle
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right now im looking for new skis...im 5'4 125-130ish. basically what ur saying is that they would work for me cuz im not that heavy. i dont have the cash to buy 2 pairs every season.
Dec 29 2005 7:39PM
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marik
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agreed, i have the 1080s from 03/04 and i love them, never had any problems and they are holding up well


if you havent rode salomon skis and hate them, go try a pair, you will probably change ur mind afterward about hating the skis
Dec 29 2005 10:02PM
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lastxlight
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Alot of the stores rent them.




Also unless you are planning to ride one ski for several years, the foam core is more than sufficient.
Dec 30 2005 12:44AM
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mad_540_trix
Posts: 2452 - Karma: 14
i personally have seen more than one salomon ski break, but from people who ski pretty hard. also, i choose to stick with my wood core.
Dec 30 2005 2:10AM
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S2daJ
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Sammy Carlson uses salomon thrusters and skis 171 and he is 16... 180 is huge... by the way you're lucky that you're parents buy you shit.
Dec 30 2005 2:23AM
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S2daJ
Posts: 919 - Karma: 10
Sammy Carlson uses salomon thrusters and skis 171 and he is 16... 180 is huge... by the way you're lucky that you're parents buy you shit.
Dec 30 2005 2:37AM
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drewski00
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ive never had a problem w/ the skis, the only thing that ive broken were the bindings and salomon has a great warranty for them
Dec 30 2005 11:17AM
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Elife
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 44
Im too big, 6' 2" 175lbs on 174 foils i need a trade, or maybe a sale
Dec 30 2005 1:21PM
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