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XxKnowlesxX
Posts: 3 - Karma: 10
I'm relativley new to the sport, I have rented twice before and am considering buying skis for free skiing.  I am 6 foot 1 and 240lbs.  What would be a decent cheap pair of skis for that? Help a brother out.
Dec 13 2007 12:33PM
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uni-corn
Posts: 13846 - Karma: 651
PE's in the longest length? Those might be a good decision just because they are cheap and are a good beginner twin. And they are pretty stiff so with your size it will be alright.
Dec 13 2007 12:35PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Surface Watch Lifes would be good. Perform about the same as PEs and retail for $200 less. Not nearly as ubiquitous though, so they migth be difficult to find.
Dec 13 2007 12:40PM
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Pirruccio
Posts: 1301 - Karma: 70
what are you doing skiing?
you need to be playing football
Dec 13 2007 12:56PM
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DCE06
Posts: 94 - Karma: 10
try looking for skis from previous years especially if your just starting
Dec 18 2007 4:47PM
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psychkub
Posts: 1788 - Karma: 16

I'm about your size. When I first started out I got on some Chronic Wides 187. They were the perfect size and flex for someone your size. If you can't find them now, look at the the Public Enemies in a 179. I'd even go for like a Scratch BC in a 185. Those skis are burly enough for ya and manageable enough for a new person to the sport.

Dec 18 2007 5:47PM
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jeremy.g
Posts: 4931 - Karma: 459
football is lame sauce
Dec 18 2007 6:18PM
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