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Narrowed Down Skis, But Still Need Some Opinions Please!!!!!

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peterriley2
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basically i have the options shown here http://https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/257018/
and have basically chosen to go with option 2. the all mountain ski i will narrow down at a later date, but im a little worried about the park ski. i have been offered 05 t-halls in ok condition with bindings for $300, but im worried ill end up with 1 all park ski, and 1 all powder ski, with nothing for the groomers.
im thinking it may be a better idea to get something like the chronics- basically anything thats about 60-80% park ski- ar5, scratch fs etc, which can fit anything that the all mountain ski cant... 
what would you guys do, and would you take up the offer on the t-halls??




Nov 8 2006 5:29PM
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Crock360
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Well here's my solution to the same dilemma. 

I've been skiing the Chronics, and some old 1260's for the past 2 seasons. The chrons are my do-everything ski. Bumps, glades, groomers, and park. They have seen and handled it all. In the early and late season when there's pretty much nothing to do but session a rail or box, I use the 1260's. They're soft enough to screw around w/ butter spins, and centermounted so they're great for jibbing. I dont see much powder here on the east coast, so I havn't invested in anything too fat, but I just picked up some Scratch FSs which will eventually replace the chronics.

So my suggestion for you would be to get something like the Elizabeths, or Sir Francis Bacons if you ski a lot of powder. they're wide enough to float, but will still kill it all mountain. Then get a softer park ski for you to jib and fool around with. 
Nov 8 2006 6:14PM
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peterriley2
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ok, thanks for that- only thing is if i was getting two pairs i didnt want to go with this seasons, as it would be too expensive. im really looking at spending not too much over $700 all in- and cheaper is better when ive got other ski equipment to buy as well.
Nov 8 2006 6:23PM
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peterriley2
Posts: 176 - Karma: 10
bump
Nov 9 2006 3:31AM
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peterriley2
Posts: 176 - Karma: 10
bump
Nov 9 2006 9:12AM
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peterriley2
Posts: 176 - Karma: 10
come on guys any more ideas???
Nov 9 2006 3:16PM
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peterriley2
Posts: 176 - Karma: 10
bump one last time for any more ideas
Nov 11 2006 8:07PM
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