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Buying Skis.

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-SicYo-
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I looking into buying a new pair of all mountain skis for the winter. I want a really shaped ski so that I can really lean into my carves. That is the main purpose of the skis. I also want something that will be decent on the moguls and that I can take into the park and pipe every once in a while. I don't want twin tips. I need some suggestions of what skis i should buy. The main purpose of the ski would be carving.
Nov 25 2003 2:18PM
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nzskiier
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Salomon Verse 10's are good if theyre still around in the US
Nov 25 2003 2:32PM
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LastNightISavedAnAngel
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Rossignol: B1, Rossignol Viper
Salomon: Scream 10 Pilot, Crossmax 10 Pilot

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Nov 25 2003 2:33PM
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pep
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Why wouldn't you want twins. Carving backwards is way more fun the forwards.
Nov 25 2003 2:43PM
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-SicYo-
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I have twins and they aren't as good for carving. I have dynastar concepts(with the fern graphics). They are alright but first of all I really don't care about landing backwards. And second of all, jumping (especially spinning) aggravates my hip which I fucked up last year. So i'm probably going to limit myself to grabs and the pipe.
... I could carve going backwards before i got the twins.

Nov 25 2003 2:48PM
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Eastie_Boy13
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eeeeeeat my taaaaaaint

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Nov 25 2003 3:15PM
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-SicYo-
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'eeeeeeat my taaaaaaint'

.........Hmmmm... clever.
Nov 25 2003 3:19PM
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RideBLUNT
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tha best twins fur moguls wud prob be tha Salomon 1080 Mogul, altho i shudnt talk cuz ive never hurd anythin about em



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Nov 25 2003 3:34PM
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manus
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How fast do you ski and how much off-trail are you planning? Also, what characteristics do you like in a ski, strong tail, strong tip, underfoot hold (strong center)?

There are a lot of good skis out there, but the trick is finding the pair that matches the way you ski.

Nov 25 2003 3:35PM
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destruction
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Soloman X Scream Pilot 10. Bad ass ski that I want to buy for Skiercross. Super fast.
Nov 25 2003 3:43PM
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sconnyFC
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i gotta ask also,

Why wouldn't you want a twin-tip? on top of carving backwards, the turned up tail gives the ski a more natural arc in turns, and releases the turn better. no chatter out of your tails at higher speeds. if you don't believe me, you need to learn to stay on top of your ski and not in the back seat.

I liked the Volkl G3 from 2 seasons ago. I thought it held up great for carving at high speeds and a little off piste. I prefer something that is wider under foot myself.
Nov 25 2003 3:44PM
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chris_01
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atomic sx:11, sl:11
volkl supersport series
saloman crossmax
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Nov 25 2003 4:23PM
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Nov 25 2003 4:31PM
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just buy womens skis. they'll do you fine.

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Nov 25 2003 4:43PM
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wrenegade
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salomon crossmax 10 pilot or atomic sx:11






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Nov 25 2003 5:01PM
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dawilltoski
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get the Line Darksides they are made for carving. they dont have much park ability though but they have a tail. your not gonna find a great carving ski thats also great for park it's either one or the other.



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Nov 25 2003 5:17PM
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skimack
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I've heard nothing but good things about the Volant Spatula. Damn those things can turn! A kid on my race team is using them this year just for the extra edge contct through the whole turn. They're also good in moguls.

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Nov 25 2003 6:27PM
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winterparksuks
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volkl v pros or b1's



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Nov 25 2003 6:59PM
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phUnk
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My advice: Go to a site that isn't 99% illiterate park-rats if you're asking for suggestions on non-twintips.


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Nov 25 2003 7:01PM
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-SicYo-
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good point phunk.
Nov 25 2003 9:46PM
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-SicYo-
Posts: 402 - Karma: 6
Manus

How fast do you ski- Very fast
and how much off-trail are you planning?- Not a lot... but some.


'Also, what characteristics do you like in a ski, strong tail, strong tip, underfoot hold (strong center)'
Sorry i'm not familiar with these terms and the benifits that come with them. Please inform me.
Nov 25 2003 9:55PM
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rodeo7
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Dude, the ski you want it Dynastar CrossMax, they carve like a motherfarrrreker, and they're really fast, good for spinning aswell although there not twins, defiantly not!
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Nov 25 2003 10:32PM
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manus
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SicYo, what do you like in a ski (where do you like the strength of the turn to feel like its coming from, tail, tip, central (underfoot)? And is cost a factor?

Pretty much all manufacturers have good skis. Figure out which of these you fall into and look into those companies:
Tip Heavy - K2 (Axis series)
Tip Heavy/Strong tail - Atomic (SuperCross series)
Tip Heavy/weak/soft tail - Dynastar (SkiCross series)
Central (whole ski) - Fischer (Rx series)
Tail Heavy (and pretty central at speed) - Volkl (724 series - The Star series isn't worth the money in my honest opinion, but they are a hell of a ski, just the price is jacked up because of the hype)

I also haven't skied Salomon in a couple years, but past experience, they were pretty centralized.

Nov 26 2003 9:48AM
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jumpman
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X scream 10 pilots or Crossmax 10 pilots


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Nov 26 2003 10:22AM
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-SicYo-
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Thanx manus... That's some very helpful info. I think i'd like the strenth of the turn coming from the center although I haven't tested out enough skis to know for sure. I think i'm going to check out the dynastars. I'm happy with how my concepts carve, but it'd be sweet to have something more agressive so that I can lean into the turn more and carve better.
Nov 26 2003 4:36PM
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Dallan!
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B1`s or volkl 724





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Nov 26 2003 4:48PM
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BoomBotix
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I think this guy needs Line 1260s with the Look P12 Jib...that's what he's looking for. Speaking of 1260s, when are they going to have 1420s?

Nov 26 2003 6:11PM
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D-40
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^dynastar is coming out with them next season
Nov 26 2003 6:15PM
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MidwestJibba
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I Have 01-02 Line 1260 Skis For Sale They Have Been Mounted Twice So There Are Offered To You For The Low Low Price Of $80 MSG Me For More Info
Nov 26 2003 6:40PM
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i want a pair of b1s or b2s
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Nov 26 2003 6:53PM
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