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Z06
Posts: 80 - Karma: 10
Not really sure where to post this, but I'm just posting to introduce myself.
I'm a 22 year old business student from Kamloops BC Canada.  Sun Peaks is my local mountain, the park sucks so I am strictly a powder hound.  Looking for skis currently, either Prophet 90/100, Volkl Bridge, or K2 Seth.  Planing on trips to Red/Whitewater/Fernie/Kicking Horse this year.  See you in the slopes.
Nov 16 2007 5:57AM
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skibio5
Posts: 1044 - Karma: 31
whats up dude, welcome to newschoolers.
wish i could make it up to BC more, but funds are lacking, and honestly i'm happy with my utah pow :D
if it were me, i'd get prophet 100's, 90's are too thin for what they are built for, and i hear the 100's are a way sick ski... and i've always been a line fan.
Nov 16 2007 6:20AM
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steezyjibber
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id definetely go with the prophet 100. 90 could be used too much as a park/all mountain ski


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Nov 16 2007 6:26AM
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Silence
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Hey dude, check out the ski equipment forum if you are looking for some skis - there are always things being bought and sold which are similar to what you are looking for..

A guy is actually selling some prophet100's at the moment:
https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/331187/

Nov 16 2007 6:27AM
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JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
welcome. glad to have you instead of some 13yr old shit talking park rat. 
and i wish i lived where you lived
Nov 16 2007 7:30AM
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ryano
Posts: 4465 - Karma: 1,535
haha yeah.^^

WELCOME TO NEWSCHOOLERS. you'll learned to laugh and like us
Nov 16 2007 9:46AM
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EH_DUBS
Posts: 3080 - Karma: 969
lol most times when someone makes a thread like this
everyone will make fun of them
but since you mentioned your age they know your not some 12 year old haha



and HEY!
Nov 16 2007 12:10PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Word, nice to have a chill guy who isn't a 13 year old retard.  I'll probably be going to business school in a year or 2 as well.

Anyway I'd check out the Line Sir Francis Bacons, if you are looking for a powder jib ski, or even the Rossignol Scrach Steeze, or the Rossignol Raven (same as steeze but better graphics, it is labeled as a telemark ski however it is 100% identical to the steeze).  If you are looking for more of a hard charging ski take a look at the Gotamas, Volkl is a great company and they know their skis very well.  The Gotama will be a pretty stiff ski and will be able to charge very hard.

Pesonally I'm going with Bacons, and with the sidecut of the Bacons they will be decent on groomers as well, and very versatile.
Nov 16 2007 12:23PM
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wrenegade
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Welcome to the site. Glad to see some older people joining up. Makes me feel less ancient. And if you are a powderhound, I wouldn't be looking at anything thinner than a 98mm waist (Seth & Bridage) but I would definitely also look at Prophet 100s, Scott P4s, Gotamas, ANTs, older Maden's/AK Enemys, Scratch Steeze, JP vs Juliens, Atomic Pimps, & 4frnt VCTs. There are lots of great skis out there, and Kamloops is definitely a wicked place to be.

Also, you HAVE to hit up Revelstoke this year.
Nov 16 2007 3:10PM
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babujib
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wow this is the nicest a thread has ever been
anywho, welcome bro sites legit
Nov 16 2007 3:50PM
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.jon
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ay mate!
welcome to NS, its highly addictive, and will lower your homework efficiency...
but i like it anyway
Nov 16 2007 4:16PM
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C.R.420
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Get the Volkl Bridge. They look sick.
Or you could take a step up and get the Mantra, they are a bit wider, and would kill it in the powder.

Welcome to NS.
Nov 16 2007 4:21PM
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TechnoPotamus
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welcome to procrastinewschoolers man.
Nov 16 2007 4:34PM
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[]Soul_Steeze[]
Posts: 2357 - Karma: 61
haha word

i was just gettin ready to say that lol
Nov 16 2007 4:38PM
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fillup
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i think you should also consider the 4frnt VCT 
Nov 16 2007 4:54PM
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Download-My-Apps
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you going to TRU?
Nov 16 2007 4:54PM
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McTwist83
Posts: 282 - Karma: 11
Welcome! huh i recognize your name Z06..do you have a corvette by any chance?
Anywhom welcome to N/S..you'll learn we like to debate politics alot! but since your out of college i think most of us are screwd
Nov 16 2007 5:08PM
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Z06
Posts: 80 - Karma: 10
Thanks for the warm welcome and all the suggestions regarding my skis for this year.  I'm going to check out some Prophet 100s today as well as Bridges(yes I agree the graphics are sick).  To reply to a few comments that were made:

I am going to Revy for sure this year, possibly once in December for some Heli action, and then again in January on the lifts. A friend of a friend is renting a bus and 50 or so of us are going for 3 or 4 days.

I don't have a Vette right now, but I have been working my ass off during school to save for one and I should be getting one in the next few months...either that or a G35 coupe.  Planning to buy in the winter to save some $$$.
Nov 16 2007 5:47PM
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doublexl
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sup?
Nov 16 2007 7:50PM
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sowstochd
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welcome to the famiy!
Nov 16 2007 8:24PM
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user098123
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I was about to ask him that same question haha.
Nov 16 2007 8:28PM
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ThaLetterM.
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heeeeeey buddy

if youre looking for sickness in the pow...Surface Live Life 1 or 2 is gonna warm your belly i reckon
Nov 16 2007 8:31PM
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[tightpants]
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I love the new G35's theyre sweet.  Welcome to NS!
Nov 16 2007 8:40PM
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Skierguy1234
Posts: 1684 - Karma: 88
32nd!!!!
hahaha. eventually you'll get that.
sup dude.
Nov 16 2007 8:44PM
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EastSteez.
Posts: 1037 - Karma: 59
welcome to the partyy! now you never have to go outside again!
Nov 16 2007 8:49PM
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rudager
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read the sig boy
Nov 16 2007 8:52PM
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switchskier206604
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yeah the g ride is awesome but the vette is and has been for a while the fastest natural motor around for an american car, ballin in black too i might aadd. welcome to the show and additionally i too am thankful for a non 13 yr old asshole. cheeers and i hope you find what you're searching for as far as a ski. madens are bomb, k2 is good for the pow never been steered in the wrong direction with them.
Nov 16 2007 8:59PM
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CraigAK
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way too true
Nov 16 2007 9:09PM
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skinnylove
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Hey man welcome. Last time I was at the peaks park it wasn't that bad. Better than a lot of the shore locals. Anyways, welcome have fun. You will soon be addicted.
Nov 16 2007 9:17PM
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jca
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If your comming to red, just let me know and i will show you around.

Nov 16 2007 9:34PM
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Z06
Posts: 80 - Karma: 10
I got refered to a shop by a friend of mine, they had Volkls in stock.  I am starting to lean towards the Bridge since the owners are good guys and I can probably get a discount.  Also the graphics are sooo sick, I would almost buy them just for that.  The Mantras are nice, but are not true twin tips and the Gotama's are too wide and have too little sidecut for a one quiver ski imo.  Both the above are also quite a bit more expensive.


I do go to TRU, can't remember off hand, but someone asked.  I'm graduating at the end of this semester so you better holla at me soon so that we can go for a beer at Heroes.
Nov 16 2007 9:39PM
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skibio5
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dude, a corvette would be sick. but i have to say, sports cars are very expensive, both in initial cost and maintenance. AND i wouldn't recommend getting a RWD sports car unless you have a reliable 4wd/Awd daily driver. It would probably be hard to get up a mountain on a pow day in a corvette.
if it were me, i'd go for the G35. the sedans come in Awd! always a positive in my opinion.
BUT if you didn't care about Awd, i'd go for the G37! 300 hp in an infinity FTW!
If only there was a way to get skylines over here cheaper. I hear they're coming out with a US model....
but i want an R34  >:)
Nov 17 2007 7:01AM
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Beegio
Posts: 74 - Karma: 10
Since your going to TRU check out the Run to the Hills ski/snowboard club. We are throwin a rail jam in Jan, as well as organzing rides to sunpeaks, Backcountry tours, roadtrips etc.

and go with the volkls.. but if your into powder step it up to mantras, gotama's or katana's.
Nov 17 2007 6:36PM
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skierkid_92
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welcome to ns
glad your with us
Nov 17 2007 6:51PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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nice to see you with us. most def rock the new seths i demoed a pair and they are SOOOOO nasty in the powder and in the park, as well as public enemys which i also own and LOVE
Nov 17 2007 6:56PM
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Z06
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Thanks for the additional replies.

Small update:
Just got home from a lovely 14 hour shift :P  There was a message on my phone saying that they are completely sold out of Bridges and it didn't sound like they were going to be getting more...I'll have to phone on Monday to get the full details.  I would consider Mantras except that they are not full twin tip.  Gotamas/Katana's seem pretty damn wide for a one ski quiver at a hill like Sun Peaks, and all three are also significantly more expensive.  On Friday, I partied with a guy from a shop that sells Line in town and also go to school with his gf so I might see if I can get a hookup on some Prophet 100s.  Thanks for mentioning the ski club I have not heard of it before.  Are there posters at school advertising it?

Back to cars, I have an everyday car already, an 05 Mazda3.  Not awd, but with winter tires (Michelin X-Ice are great btw) on, it has yet to let me down.  The only time it gets iffy is when the snow is deep enough to start lifting the car.  As much as I like the 330hp from the G37, there's no way I can afford it.  I would be getting an 04 or so G35 coupe or a 00 or so Vette.
Nov 18 2007 5:32AM
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