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Switching to skiing

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st33z
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So i'm switchin to skiing, and i was wondering what kind of skis youd recommend for a beginner? my buddies have suggest all kinds, and i really have no clue whats best
Mar 23 2007 1:07PM
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Beans13
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get twintips for sure
matbe some lines, they are cheap try the invader
Mar 23 2007 1:10PM
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A@ron
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i would just start doing a little reasearch and see what will fit you best. there are really good deals right now so it would be smart to pick up a pair now.

you can check some of these websites if you have not already

evogear.com
tramdock.com
untracked.com
maybe ebay
Mar 23 2007 1:13PM
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st33z
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no way im getting anything other than twintips

and ive been checkin all over evo gear...

my buddies said to look at scratch fs, but idk maybe pricy for a 1st ski
Mar 23 2007 1:19PM
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WeK
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$300 really isn't too pricy. Especially for a new ski liek scratch wrs. Once next season rolls around the cheapest ski you'll get (at retail, new) is invaders, at $300. Taking everything in, scratchs are a high quality ski, and i haven't heard anything but good things about them. You'll be able to ski them for a while, probably get to ski them for 2 full seasons as long as you get the right sizes and don't harass the shit outta them.
Mar 23 2007 1:37PM
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cbrady
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Rossignol's scratch sprayers or Dynastar's "nothin but trouble" would be good learning skis
Mar 23 2007 1:41PM
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WeK
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That's true, and the nothin but trouble are cheap at evogear right now. Also, you could get the madtrix, not sure how those are but i know head skis are very durable.

either way, to get a ski which you'd like, we need you weight+height, and if you'd prefer stiffer or softer ski.
Mar 23 2007 1:45PM
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st33z
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yeah, ill probably go with scratch fs wrs anyway, those have looked the best to me.

i have no clue about what type of boots i should get tho
Mar 23 2007 1:51PM
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WeK
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boots is a whole nother story. go get fitted at a local ski shop, if you got none, go to a ski market or something, whatever. just go try on every boot you see, and decide which you like the most.

lots of people will say rampage/spk, i wear rampages only because i got fitted to them and after trying on 6 other boots the shop reccomended me they fit me the best. you don't even haev to go specific freestyle boot, just try on boots and see what you like.
Mar 23 2007 1:54PM
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artfullydodged
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i wouldn't gat anything to flashy, like line or armada, that creates an image problem when ur just starting, and eople will prbly get all up on u about it, get scratches or something lie that
Mar 23 2007 3:55PM
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K2_Pubz_360
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Dood who cares. They are skis and if you like the way they feel, or you just like them, get them. And if people get on your case about what kind of skis you have for your ability level, who gives a shit. You have to start somewhere.
Mar 23 2007 4:03PM
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poofartpee
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Heads would be too stiff for a begginer i think
Mar 23 2007 5:36PM
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Albino
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this is true, esp if theyre a light person. hard to break tho.
Mar 23 2007 5:52PM
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styl.tweakit
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scratch sprayers are good, line invaders are good skis for really good money
Mar 23 2007 7:14PM
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poofartpee
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yes
Mar 23 2007 9:36PM
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tribefan226
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buy now because shops are trying to clear out this years stuff. i was at a shop and they had 07 fujis with binding for $230.
Mar 23 2007 10:15PM
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caucasian_chad
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SCRATCH FS! and if you have the money, get Scratch bindings. they are amazing and are the only bindings you will ever need
Mar 24 2007 12:59AM
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Ski_Punx
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I like the switch! this is happening alot now...welcome to skiing bro! As far as the skis go get something that best fits your weight and height.
Mar 25 2007 1:10PM
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49566738265
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rossi or salomon is where you need to look for quality, cost efficient beginner stuff
Mar 25 2007 1:14PM
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AlltracksAcademy
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I like Volkl skis - they always seem to be really well made and can take some abuse.


If you are keen to learn freestyle skiing - then the Dogen would be a reasonable choice.
Mar 25 2007 1:36PM
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Carter23
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yo check out colorado freeskier. they have alot of their stuff on sale now and you need to support shops that support our movement,
Mar 25 2007 1:41PM
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t_rob
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yeah speaking of image problems. when you suck don't wear 4xl tall t's. little kids will think you are the best skier ever. It happened to me the other day and i'm like sorry to disapoint you but i can't do that shit.

on skis scratchs are good. i've ridden a pair and they were nice. i like my troublemakers more. BUt hey i made the switch last year to my TM's and they were fine. The only thing i sugest is to not get center mounting. STICK WITH RECOMENDED.
Mar 25 2007 3:02PM
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East.
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for bindings, get anything from the look px12 collection (px 12, jibs, scratchs, axials, etc.) They're basically all the same.
Mar 25 2007 4:03PM
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deezy.
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px12's and salomon flyers http://www.skis.com/product.php?productid=83079&cat=1000000021&page=1 wicked good price
Mar 25 2007 4:50PM
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deezy.
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how tall are you
Mar 25 2007 4:51PM
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deezy.
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get the px12's from our finest our... hes reliable
Mar 25 2007 4:54PM
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deezy.
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our finest hour
Mar 25 2007 4:55PM
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st33z
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I'm about 5'8" for the record, and im not too worried about the whole image thing cuz i don't go for the suburban gangsta look

ok, maybe sometimes, but rarely
Mar 27 2007 9:33PM
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Sholte
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^ok you should be on a ski between a 172 and a 180, i personaly would go with a 176
Mar 27 2007 9:36PM
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st33z
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whats the difference between Look PX12 Lifter's and Ti Lifters?

I definately want something sturdy for a binding, cuz my buddy went through three pairs this past season, and we live in freaking ohio. it's not like we're hittin huge stuff out here
Mar 27 2007 9:43PM
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jhackbeez
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check your shops, cuz skis are gunna be going on sale soon cuz of spring, so you will get some real good deals im sure
Mar 27 2007 9:46PM
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mattster
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That's silly. Just go buy skis that you like, or whatever is cheapest. mount them up, go skiing...
simple as that.
Mar 27 2007 10:03PM
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jhackbeez
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titanium, and there alot stronger
Mar 27 2007 10:08PM
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ESAND
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Also take a ski lesson. My friend is self taught and he skis pretty well. But right now he is really depressed, 'cause he has realized that to get to the next level he basically has to unlearn all his bad habits and start from scratch. just my .02
Mar 27 2007 10:11PM
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thats_random
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fujatives
Mar 27 2007 10:45PM
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st33z
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haha yeah, a lesson or two might be smart

and damn, those fujatives look tight, and the price is good too at evogear
Mar 27 2007 11:11PM
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tjski
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how old are you? how tall?
Mar 27 2007 11:14PM
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InitialG
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Fuji's would be an awesome first ski

I switched to skiing this year from boarding and it was really easy, as long as you are a good snowboarder it is basically the same thing.
Mar 27 2007 11:14PM
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st33z
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im 17 and 5'8"ish

my buddy tried skiing this year and he said it was tough, but i picked up the basics of boarding in about a day, so im not worried about learning to ski
Mar 27 2007 11:18PM
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tjski
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i think any light ski would work for you... i would get something around the 175ish range if i was you. a 5 cm difference wont make a difference so give or take 5 cm. just get a cheap pair of twins, line invaders or K2 fujatives.
Mar 27 2007 11:37PM
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TriAddict
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4frnt stl
Mar 27 2007 11:58PM
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steeze*nspice
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why would you do that everyone thinks snowboarding is cooler i wish i could snowboard so i was cooler

now you risk the acl/mcl dual tear that we all get on our first season
Mar 28 2007 12:02AM
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feezy
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skiboards.

seriously. at least spend a few days on rental skiboards. they will help a TON.

they are gay as hell, but its even gayer to barely make it down the hill on a pair of nice skis.


then, buy some fujatives or something softer like that
Mar 28 2007 12:04AM
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st33z
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are skiboards the same thing as skiblades? cuz i've never heard of skiboards until i saw them last night while looking for skis...
Mar 28 2007 6:22AM
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Charom
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Twiptip freeriders ripping fast and landing switch looks way cooler than snowboarders. Also, Expert snowboarders will never be able to ride the snow as fast as an expert skier. Four edges is always better that two.

Anyway, I also believe that you should by some twintips that you like and grow into them. Don't buy skies to short, They always try to get beginners to go shorter. In my opinion, Salomon boots feel the most comfortable and get the best fit. One more thing, Don't buy skies less than 80mm under foot.





Mar 28 2007 9:51AM
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Charom
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One more thing. Always mount them a little forward, doesn't matter what your style of skiing is. A good guide line is to find the center of the running surface and put the ball of your foot on it. Do this with your boots on.
Mar 28 2007 9:54AM
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thats_random
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i got a fujative 06/07 169 barely used, pm me if you're interested
Mar 28 2007 12:06PM
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Shorton
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im guessing your switching for the park? if so, get some lines, maybe invaders, or k2 fujatives, both fairly cheap, but good skis

Mar 28 2007 12:41PM
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salth91
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Just get a pair of cheap ones
Mar 28 2007 2:08PM
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st33z
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Yeah, I'd have to agree there is way more steez in skiing than in boarding, especially in park. (Although I'll still like boarding forever)

I'm decided on PX 12 Ti's and its a toss up between Scratch FS's or Fujatives...
Mar 28 2007 2:11PM
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ijibgoremtn
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id take fuji's the softer flex will be more forgiving if youre just starting to ski
Mar 28 2007 3:56PM
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