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What skis are people getting

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matt_h
Posts: 243 - Karma: 64
i was thinking about getting the salomon suspects

just wanted to hear what other people are getting/want
Aug 21 2008 10:11PM
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Tinga
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youre right i dont. haha
Aug 24 2008 6:23PM
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ryano
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i got last years STL's from PINE.
Aug 24 2008 7:45PM
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Wundy
Posts: 371 - Karma: 22
thank god you finally got new skis!
Aug 26 2008 12:33PM
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lepp0012
Posts: 482 - Karma: 39
I'm torn between Walls or Anthems... I've been going back and forth all summer. I have no idea how I'm going to make up my mind!!
Aug 28 2008 12:42PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
deff two of the best park skis you can buy.
Aug 28 2008 2:53PM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3110 - Karma: 90
also 2 oppisates soft and stiff haha... i have the solution GET BOTH!!!
Aug 28 2008 7:46PM
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i.ski.troll.
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that is very true also. but still two of the best...
that is a very good solution lol. if you have 900 bucks just laying around
Aug 28 2008 8:37PM
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lepp0012
Posts: 482 - Karma: 39
Yeah, that's the whole problem, I'm not sure which way I want to go, stiff or soft. Given that I'm 5'10" 175lbs, I'm leaning toward stiff. I'm just affraid the Anthems would be total noodles for me.

Or, just get both! Of course then I need two sets of binding too... so more like $1440 if you count tax.
Aug 29 2008 9:02AM
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i.ski.troll.
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yeaa the anthems would be soft for you. so if i were you id probly shoot for the walls then.
Aug 29 2008 9:22AM
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lepp0012
Posts: 482 - Karma: 39
The 08/09 Anthems have the sickest graphics of any ski this year (in my opinion, of course), they're cheaper, and they'd be super fun for just fucking around on.

But, I think they'd be useless on ice and hard pack (i.e. MN all season), and I worry that they'd just wash out on me on landings since I'm not a 110lb 14yr old. But I'm still tempted :)

Anyway, I think the Walls would be appropriately stiff for me. So, 177s or 184s? Volkls measure short, so I was thinking 184s, but 177s might be fine given the stiffness...
Aug 29 2008 11:03AM
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pfutz
Posts: 174 - Karma: 10
Probably a pair of the 192 reno freebirds, maybe something else. I dont have a dedicated park ski, so I want to pick something up for living here in minnesota, but my budget is tight.
Sep 2 2008 12:22AM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3110 - Karma: 90
never seen your name here introduce your self and where do you ride?
Sep 2 2008 8:55PM
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uncle_muscles
Posts: 396 - Karma: 14
I hate to say it but I would rather lose the integrity of my shitty ass skis by switching bindings over than spending $120 on some fks.  Honestly taking a screw in and out 20 times is not going to grind threads down to an open bore if youre gentle.  girls.
Sep 3 2008 1:17PM
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Tinga
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well instead of paying 120 on bindings youre going to spend another 400 on skis next season.
Sep 3 2008 1:55PM
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Pinewskis
Posts: 342 - Karma: 55
Good skis - on sale for inexpensive prices at Pinewski's. Check it out.

763.422.0329
Sep 3 2008 5:04PM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3110 - Karma: 90
everyone let him do what he wants post when your binding rips out
Sep 3 2008 5:14PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
I dont think im going to buy new skis this year since my t halls are holding up nicely, but if i was it would probably be either alpha 1s or ARVs.
Sep 3 2008 9:52PM
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concept311
Posts: 1936 - Karma: 73
I got 5 bucks on his screw holes being fucked up. after switching the 5 times. stop being stupied and just buy another pair of bindings.
Sep 3 2008 10:11PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
mounting skis is rarely gentle
Sep 3 2008 11:32PM
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Gretchen.
Posts: 1163 - Karma: 87
Im getting those line octoland swirl anthems in a 161
Sep 4 2008 10:36AM
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reverendwrong
Posts: 3145 - Karma: 142
that short?
Sep 4 2008 12:51PM
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IrideWI
Posts: 2882 - Karma: 316
Just went to the local shop and ordered me up some 171 invaders as well...cant wait!!!
Sep 4 2008 1:02PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
nice to see you are stepping out of your comfort zone allen and buying some lines...
Sep 4 2008 2:35PM
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i.ski.troll.
Posts: 4692 - Karma: 247
line is gonna be so hott this year
Sep 6 2008 9:09PM
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pfutz
Posts: 174 - Karma: 10
Scratched on the moments, saved some cash and went for a pair of 07 191 scotts.


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Sep 12 2008 9:07PM
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Tinga
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191? holy shit. big ski
Sep 12 2008 9:10PM
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i.ski.troll.
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wowww.. those are large. you must be a big guy?
Sep 12 2008 10:42PM
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pfutz
Posts: 174 - Karma: 10
I am 6'4", and anything but skinny.

In addition I don't really intend to ride park with em,

got these skis for going fast and getting back in touch with that whole "turn" thing i forgot about.








Sep 14 2008 8:45PM
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HPskier
Posts: 1072 - Karma: 30
does viking carry line now, cuz that would just be amazing
Sep 14 2008 10:05PM
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bp.lando
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if they carry K2 they can order Line
Sep 22 2008 6:34PM
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IrideWI
Posts: 2882 - Karma: 316
they had the K2 Extremes in stock, but they can order anything from the Line catalog
Sep 22 2008 8:09PM
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jibgilmon
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i dont think waskos gunna hav a prob wit dat anymore considering he works there now lol
Sep 22 2008 8:45PM
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Pklink04
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boy i was way off on that estimate
Sep 22 2008 10:02PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
I did you proud and ordered lines from pinewskis
Sep 24 2008 8:37AM
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charr524
Posts: 25 - Karma: 10
My 06-07 Vaders de-lamed on me bad last year about halfway through the season so im rocking a new pair.....FO FREE!! I would say that im disapointed or that i don't have as much respect for the lines anymore.....but damn if last season wasn't the most fun on skis i have ever had....so many more options with jibs and butters....love em
Sep 24 2008 12:22PM
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IrideWI
Posts: 2882 - Karma: 316
just got my new invaders today, mounted them up with p12 jibs...they look so dope
Sep 28 2008 2:24PM
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~Joe~
Posts: 2631 - Karma: 57
i cant decide if i should get ARVs or suspects.............or if i can even get new skis at all
Sep 29 2008 5:10PM
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skibum2292
Posts: 398 - Karma: 9
kung fujas or arv's
Oct 9 2008 11:55PM
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Gretchen.
Posts: 1163 - Karma: 87
I get my LINES on wednesday I am stoked!  ill post a picture when i get them!
Oct 12 2008 9:37AM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3110 - Karma: 90
line take over midwest its odd. allen is happy
Oct 12 2008 1:29PM
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mnjib
Posts: 5592 - Karma: 362
allen if you do a proper wax and totally saturate your base rails wont affect the wax plus it will make your base stronger. My skis ship monday!!!!! once i get them mounted and bases stone ground i will probably do 10 hot scrapes with carbon wax and cold temp to stiffen the base then 5 coats of warm temp wax(or what ever the temp may be when i first get to use them.)
Nov 1 2008 11:48AM
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SEYFFER_ALEX
Posts: 727 - Karma: 71
i have always had way cheap skis and all but lines are definitely my favorite

Nov 1 2008 12:02PM
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