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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171

My brother was in a boating accident a year and a half ago, and lost his leg at the hip-- but he's already been killin it this season. He's dropping little cliffs, cruisin switch down groomers, and trying to do as much as he can on one ski.

There have to be people out there who have broken one ski and still have the other one sitting around-- still in good shape. Just wanted to see if anyone would be willing to donate a single ski to someone who can use it.

Thanks
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May 2 2008 1:09PM
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skiminnesota
Posts: 9093 - Karma: 429
someone hook this guy up with a sick quiver,

i will keep this in mythreads for if i break any skis.
May 2 2008 1:16PM
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no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,273
if i ever break one, i'll let you know but try tgr, there's a whole thread in gear swap for half of pairs, so like a lot of single skis, boots, etc, i'd check there
May 2 2008 1:24PM
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WONTON
Posts: 6951 - Karma: 55
Chandler is the man. Saw him a while ago killing it at alpy
May 2 2008 1:36PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,971
i have one, 05-06 Butterliscious in 180, it's in pretty good shape, no core shots, no edge cracks, though they're a little dull, only thing is they've been mounted twice. interested?
May 2 2008 1:56PM
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HeathR
Posts: 4359 - Karma: 1,382
what kind of skis r u looing for. I have 1 gs ski that i found at Killington when the snow melted.
May 2 2008 1:58PM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
I can probably get you a good 4-5 single skis, pm me the shipping address and I'll see what I can do
May 2 2008 2:06PM
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Jwalk
Posts: 4647 - Karma: 134
buy last years urban triplets you get 3 skis so you get a pair and tour brother gets one
May 2 2008 2:09PM
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mntelebumper
Posts: 1287 - Karma: 10
half a pair thread at tgr

link sent via pm
May 2 2008 2:16PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,971
probably your best bet would be to send a PM to schmies, im sure he'll hook you up, and i bet J.Lev would do the same if you want lines.
May 2 2008 2:19PM
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panojibber
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Wow, major props to him, it must be super tough dealing with that loss so well. I'll send a ski your way if I ever get my hands on one for sure. What you might want to consider is the disabled racers. If your bros fairly good, he could be looking at going to the paralympics in a few years, and then he gets paid to ski full time.
May 2 2008 2:40PM
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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171
wow. thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate the help. He's super fast-- I'm trying to talk him in to getting in to the race scene, but right now he enjoys skiing the deep snow a lot better. I'll check out the TGR thread.
May 2 2008 3:22PM
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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171
good call
May 2 2008 3:24PM
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WONTON
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i linked this thread to TGR for you   

May 2 2008 3:28PM
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NGA
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will he be cool to use girl skis? like you can spraypaint them and shit, and what size cause i have 2 pairs i could send him. there not in good condition though and they might be too soft for him.

May 2 2008 3:35PM
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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171
thanks man
May 2 2008 4:08PM
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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171
ya, i bet girls skis would work-- but i don't know about stiffness.
May 2 2008 4:10PM
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coolhandluke
Posts: 4465 - Karma: 153
was he at alpy two weekends ago?  there was a guy there who was charging super hard on one ski.
May 2 2008 4:14PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
I have a few single skis. Brand new. Fat ones too. Hit me up.
May 2 2008 4:25PM
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Ahmets_Brother
Posts: 20283 - Karma: 5,931
I have a 2009 Line chronic, its dull and a little beat up, a crack in the edge. If he wants to ride around on next years ski he totally deserves it
May 2 2008 4:44PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
I have a set of 172cm madtrix skis, never seen a rail, basically new bases. A coach driver slammed the cargo door on one ski a year ago and took out the edge, so I have one great condition ski. It has been mounted 3 times with tyrolia ff17s, just cause the guy who had them before me didnt like his center mount, re-drilled, and didnt like the ski.

If youre interested in pics or anything, there are a few in my profile i think. other wise drop me a line, I dont need them anymore.
May 2 2008 4:45PM
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FUUUCK
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props to your bro btw, that takes balls.
May 2 2008 4:48PM
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mmckechnie
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mad props and karma to your brother, if i break a ski i'll ship you the other one, also try asking ski companies cause they usually have a bunch of single skis lying around
May 2 2008 6:14PM
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mike_e
Posts: 2419 - Karma: 3,066
yo dude mad props to your bro..what happened? was it like a propeller thing or what?  I dont have any skis i can give to him, sorry bout that. but good luck to your bro looks like hes still killin it
May 2 2008 7:47PM
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Grube
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damn thats tight
May 2 2008 8:16PM
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currentwestman
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i dont have skis to donate but i've got a friend with one leg and he absolutely shreds on his one ski.  its amazing how hes become so accustomed to it. he hits jumps and boxes and keeps on with everyone. props to him and props to your brother too since it was a recent accident and probably extremely devastating. dont treat these guys any different but hook him up with some ski(s)!
May 2 2008 8:29PM
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buchanan.
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ive got 1 179 seths from last year but its been mounted twice and it looks like your gonna get hooked up real nice!
May 2 2008 8:40PM
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SICKYGNARGNAR
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I have a Volant Spatula that your bro can have. Shoot me an email cause I rarely come on this board.

stem AT colorado DOT edu
May 2 2008 9:12PM
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Shpadoinkle
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I am so impressed. Absolutely nothing is stopping him.
May 2 2008 9:24PM
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Malcolm
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that guys insane. ill donate my ski when i break one
May 2 2008 9:44PM
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pepski
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do you need bindings on the skis?  i'd send some skis your way if not
May 2 2008 9:59PM
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skibum193
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wow, thats fucking sick man. that takes some serious dedication, props! and its rad that hes from WA too... i already gave my single seth pistol to another single ski guy earlier this year, but ill send any singles i acquire your way!
May 2 2008 10:04PM
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garrett.
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i have a whole slew, pm me
May 2 2008 10:11PM
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anthony_B
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This is the kinda thing why I love skiing. Nothing can stop a true skier. Keep on rippin'.
May 3 2008 7:17AM
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matttt
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what an inspiration, awesome.
May 3 2008 8:01AM
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mrmarks
Posts: 393 - Karma: 143
man, a smart ski company would get involved with donating to people like this -- with all the broken pairs they get back on warranty (I know some send out the good single to replace people's broken one...).  But you should ask around...
May 3 2008 8:58AM
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jimmer
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your brother is sick....i think he's going to get hooked up fat with like 10 skis.
May 3 2008 11:19AM
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