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Thrusters or Dumonts

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TheJerz
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Which thrudsters are 280 and dumonts are 360, both would be in size 171, i just cant pick :(
Apr 9 2008 3:36PM
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TheJerz
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oh and im 5'2 a 135lbs and if u think 161 would be better tell me why, also im pure park
Apr 9 2008 3:37PM
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phishfood
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thrusters and spend the extra money on good bindings
and don't get 161, get 171 and centermount them, they won't be too long
Apr 9 2008 3:42PM
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TheJerz
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alright any suggestions on bindings, i dont know what to look for in a freestyle binding and am total nub in general to bindings, and i wanted to center mount them anyways
Apr 9 2008 3:44PM
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poofartpee
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its almost the same ski...the dumont just gets a diff praphic for $100
go thruster and buy some good bindings with the $100 u save
Apr 9 2008 9:45PM
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japanada
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Are you going to buy them from a shop or here on NS?

If from NS, look for FKS120s, you fit into the lower end of the din range, and it's a bomber binding that will last you forever. They cost a little more, but they are definitely worth it in the long run.

If from a shop, a look px12 or axial120, or any of the other varients will do good. Or get the STH12s.
Apr 9 2008 9:50PM
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purpleflurple
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agreed u pay $100 extra for your ski to say dumont.
Apr 9 2008 9:57PM
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phishfood
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and a full wood core...
better yet, what about dumonts for 250?

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/2008-Salomon-The-Dumont-34945.asp

haha i've totally changed my mind since my last post
Apr 9 2008 10:12PM
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TheJerz
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ok i tottally jsut ordered some dumonts for 250$ +++++ karma for that post man. and also its from a shop so PX12 i think ima go withand

will dumonts perform fine at centermount?

Apr 12 2008 7:26PM
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mullet_hunter
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i don't mean to poach this kids thread (yell at me if you wish) but i'm also looking for some dumonts.
I'm 6'3" 160 lbs, is 176cm too short? or should i step it up to 181? i've found a lot of 176 dumonts for cheap but i can't find a pair of 181s out there for less than $370.
Apr 13 2008 8:54PM
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TheJerz
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its fine man im done with this thread ne wayz
Apr 13 2008 9:47PM
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phishfood
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haha ur a skinny dude

u'd probably be ok with 176s cause ur not that heavy, but i'd definitely go with 181s if u can find any.
i'm 6' 1'' and i'd never get 176s. i like long skis tho so idk
Apr 13 2008 9:56PM
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assface
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go demo them and c what u like
Apr 13 2008 10:41PM
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mullet_hunter
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yea, i wish. It's a little late to demo skis in Minnesota, i should have been looking for demo centers earlier on in the season
Apr 13 2008 10:54PM
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