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MAJOR N00B-AGE!

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itsMr.CruzYouAss
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
alright, i kno nothin of ski equipment, there are no shops near me, wheres a good site for buying ski's, and finding what size to get


background info: i skiied as a kid, i snowboarded and skateboarded for 5 and 3 years respectively. I now rollerblade but its too awkward a transition this year so im gonna start skiing again
Feb 25 2006 2:53PM
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nipe
Posts: 2586 - Karma: 6
www.getboards.com

but find a shop near you and try stuff on, a lot of sizes are different over different manufacturers.
Feb 25 2006 2:58PM
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bhill2.0
Posts: 6573 - Karma: 197
wow
www.jibij.com getboards is horrible and like he said he can't get to a store
Feb 25 2006 3:01PM
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Snowcase
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www.jibij.com
Feb 25 2006 3:04PM
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itsMr.CruzYouAss
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
thx y'all, so whats like a size comparison to your height, im sure it depends on "what feels good" but wats an average

im 5'10 (146 pounds if it means ne thin)

size 11 shoe
Feb 25 2006 3:05PM
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ISkiSwitch
Posts: 3157 - Karma: 22
with that height I recommend anything between 170 and 180. Go towards the higher end if you're a good skier, and more towards 170 if you're sort of a beginner.
Feb 25 2006 3:07PM
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jib-unit00
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d-structure
Feb 25 2006 3:08PM
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DaveHumphrey
Posts: 1758 - Karma: 82
JIBIJ!!!!! great store for sure
www.jibij.com
Feb 25 2006 3:44PM
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TMAC
Posts: 156 - Karma: 10
def go for the shorter end of 170. progress to a longer ski.
Feb 25 2006 4:10PM
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montageskier
Posts: 4725 - Karma: 126
Proctorjones.com.
Feb 25 2006 4:14PM
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itsMr.CruzYouAss
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
thanks y'all, i was actually expectin alot of hate, you guys r beast
Feb 25 2006 4:47PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
its ok - NS has changed now..
Feb 25 2006 4:59PM
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Elife
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 44
hmmm...i like untracked.com like a lot...the people are nice to deal with and th prices are damn near unbeatable...but of course you should always buy local when u can afford it
Feb 25 2006 5:23PM
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Thomson.
Posts: 4634 - Karma: 227
www.jibij.com is by FAR the best,
Feb 25 2006 5:29PM
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Wolverine21
Posts: 690 - Karma: 10
just do but from getboards i ordered a pair of wisdoms almost 2 weeks ago. last week i call and they lost my order and did not call back to get my address to send the goggles out. they suck. do not buy from them.
Feb 25 2006 5:40PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
^ haha typical.. thoes fuckers still owe me about $300 bucks!
Feb 25 2006 7:01PM
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nipe
Posts: 2586 - Karma: 6
Yikes, I've never had a problem with them, but if theyre that shady then yeah id check other places beforehand.
Feb 25 2006 7:13PM
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bianconeri
Posts: 152 - Karma: 10
BackcountryOutlet.com
Feb 25 2006 8:06PM
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martockpublicenemy
Posts: 2284 - Karma: 11
go to d structure nooooob
Feb 25 2006 8:22PM
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Edward.
Posts: 9366 - Karma: 445
d-structure, getboards, twintipnation, proctorjones, untracked.com
Feb 25 2006 8:37PM
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Anathema
Posts: 21048 - Karma: 5,061
buy my foils
Feb 25 2006 8:57PM
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lineskier106
Posts: 538 - Karma: 11
never go to getboards... go to www.Tramdock.com
Feb 25 2006 9:47PM
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Mr_Bojangles
Posts: 2585 - Karma: 16
^yeah, buy his foils, gotta love those
Feb 25 2006 10:12PM
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squibble
Posts: 4569 - Karma: 104
WWW.DECADESNOWANDSKATE.COM>
Feb 25 2006 11:30PM
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