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skis for a girl?

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tna
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
i need new skis (my first twins) so i'd like to have some advice...
i'm looking for a ski which would be good in backcountry (powder etc.) and also in parks and which would be 'easy' to ski (i don't have too mutch power:(
i have skied my friends 1080,and i liked skiing them,but i'm not sure are they best for me... so let your mouth talk and tell me what skis would be good for me?
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Feb 16 2004 3:38PM
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tna
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
damn i just notice that there is almost same kind of question asked earlier.. just another useless post..sorry. i'll be wiser next time...
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Feb 16 2004 3:57PM
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strode
Posts: 7549 - Karma: 14
1080s would be a good ski for you, as long as you aren't a big girl.....how much do you weigh and what size skis are you coming off of?



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Feb 16 2004 5:59PM
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teresak2
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i'm 5'4 135 lbs and i rock a pair of 178 volkl g4s and a pair of 175 pocket rockets. i like a stiffer ski so it will hold up in the crud and hard pack.

but depending on your skill level and strength you mite want a softer ski. best thing to do is to go to a shop and demo several different skis and see how you like em. try the dynastar TMs, Rossi scratch bc, or the volkl v-pros


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permanente1600
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mad trix mojo 176cm. its perfect! totally biased opinion cuz i ride them, hehe.




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Feb 16 2004 8:56PM
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my girlfriend ended up getting troublemakers, and now i think she loves them more than she loves me.


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Feb 17 2004 2:14AM
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sad story^
Feb 17 2004 2:54AM
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strode
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well shit can YOU change color in the sun?.....yeah right.....and you know your eyes aren't as sexy either



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Feb 17 2004 3:14AM
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tna
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
my weight is about 50kg (i don't understand your lbs system..) so the skis should be pretty light.
my old skis are 160cm (their to my nose),and it feels pretty good lenght,but longer skis would be good too. but my problem is that i haven't got many situations to demo skis..none if i think.
so good advice is welcome.
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Feb 17 2004 1:38PM
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Feb 17 2004 8:49PM
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iamaskier
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i weigh like the same as u and im a girl and i have the 160 1080's. they're good ski's and they are good for riding all mountain.
Feb 18 2004 12:38AM
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wrenegade
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you should probably look somewhere in the area of 159-165. 165 trouble makers, 159 PEs, 168 scratch may be a little big, and the 158 pro teen might be a bit small. The TMs might be the best choice for you.






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Feb 18 2004 2:05AM
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RandomHero21
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I say......Mothership 172's ARV 175's or .....maybe MSP 170's seem like the best size for you.

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Feb 18 2004 3:08AM
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Jib_This
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If powder performance comes before park performance, I'd say a Salomon Pocket Rocket. 165 cm.



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Feb 18 2004 3:56AM
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stevie.
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the 1260s rocl. i have 164's and im 5'5 120lbs. they're perfect. absolutely perfect.






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Feb 18 2004 9:40AM
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720skiguy
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160cm 720's

Feb 18 2004 4:27PM
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Concord
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I would have to say the PR 165 or the 169 pistol

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Feb 18 2004 4:31PM
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tna
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
thank about your advice: tomorrow i'm going to shopping and watching skis...
if i have enough money,i propaply buy 1080 or TM:s(maybe because they look so good:)
...hope i make the right decission.
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Feb 19 2004 11:40AM
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Maku
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Get some Scratches, some of them are for powder too.
Feb 20 2004 3:34PM
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Hepcat1000000000
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Yeah, i was thinking the Scratch BC's maybe, i hear they're pretty flexy (flexie?). Of course, like that other guy said your best bet would be to demo or get some opinions from other women in your situation. If you're looking for something little less off-piste, Line Skogens are light and flexie (flexy?) and just wide enough for decent performance in powder, or you may have been right on with the 1080's. Wow, looking back at my post i don't think i helped you at all...
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Feb 20 2004 8:42PM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
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Fugitives, wide enough for pow, soft enough for a girl, and they are cheap and kick ass
Feb 20 2004 9:07PM
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freeskiing04
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yea anything by k2 pretty much
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Feb 20 2004 9:34PM
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morbumps4me
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Considering you're pretty light, I would stay away from the Mad Trix Mojo (someone suggested that). Consider Salomon 1080. Pocket rockets are a little wide cause you said you don't ski that much powder. 1080 are still 80+mm at the waist, plenty to get you some float. Public enemys would be a good ski. Stick to the 80ish waist measurement.
Feb 20 2004 11:27PM
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my g/f is about your size and rides 160 trouble makers and loves them all over the mt.
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Feb 20 2004 11:32PM
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WONTON
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go for the K2 phat luv.
Feb 21 2004 12:57PM
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WONTON
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yes, it's a ski
Feb 21 2004 12:58PM
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tahoe20
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i would say 160 ar5's. they're wide enough to stay about the chunks and powder, if you get any, and they're good on groomers. also good skin in the park, and are easy to ski.
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Feb 21 2004 2:38PM
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