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chippermunk
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I am new to skiing and do not own a pair of skis currently what skis do you recomend ? I am about five foot one inch.I was looking at the coda Jr. armada skis how do you guys rate them?
Dec 1 2008 7:45PM
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Pippin
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what type of skiing do you do, how much do you way
Dec 1 2008 7:47PM
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sklermang
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i reccomend the searchbar/gear forum/bst forum

but serioiusly... 5'1", 150s prolly and its hard to go wrong with armadas if u ski park
Dec 1 2008 7:48PM
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chippermunk
Posts: 8 - Karma: 10
I do mostly groomed runs powder and park and i wiegh 90 pounds.
Dec 1 2008 8:05PM
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JHDski47
Posts: 596 - Karma: 26
thanks for narrowing it down.  Im not sure what i would recommend given the excellent description, but go for something about 150-155cm.  And since you weigh only 90 pounds probably go for something kinda soft.  I dont know what to tell you.  And what is your price range?
Dec 1 2008 8:11PM
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chippermunk
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probably like around $200.00 i dont have much money right now lol . but wait christmas is coming ....
Dec 1 2008 8:16PM
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16candles
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gear talk is kinda handy for these things
Dec 1 2008 8:21PM
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JHDski47
Posts: 596 - Karma: 26

for 200 bucks there are very few skis.  http://www.appoutdoors.com/line_skis_line_invader_freestyle_skis_a07006_c5691_p41912.htm

thats the best i could come up with.

Dec 1 2008 8:22PM
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JEWbacca
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holy your a young one. Um armadas would be good just armada might be more then 200
Dec 1 2008 9:25PM
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