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Buying new skis, any help appreciated

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trevorb
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hey guys,

I'm an intermediate skier (i can go down blacks at whistler omg aren't i good? ._. ) and just started again after a 5 year hiatus

i'm looking to buy some cheapish used twintips and don't know the first thing about buying skis. I'm 5'9 so i figure i should get something like a 170? My overall budget for skis, bindings and boots is around 500-600, but i figure since i'm buying them used i'll be able to get something decent

I weigh 165 and will use them primarily for models and back country buy i want to eventually transition to park once I get enough skill/confidence.

Please let me know if there's any info i left out that is relevant, and suggest me some skis!
Jan 6 2010 1:19AM
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Jamestown
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I would go mid 170s to low 180s if I were you. I'm 6'0", 155 lbs and ski on 181 AR6s and 186 Donner Parties.

You're gonna want something midfat, and possibly with a little bit of rocker. Maybe a pair of Kung Fujas or Moment Ruby, something along those lines.
Jan 6 2010 1:24AM
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Style+eeze
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you're gonna want something in the mid 170s, 180s are too long

i'd recommend the rossignol s3, but that's way out of your budget

maybe last years' blends? i think those would suit you well
Jan 6 2010 1:50AM
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trevorb
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I'm from north van, is there a place that I could get any of those skis you suggested for cheeeaaaappppp with bindings?
Jan 6 2010 2:14PM
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trevorb
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Sorry for the double post, but would 178 line invaders be good for me?
Jan 6 2010 2:31PM
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gadela
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if you're looking for cheapish twintips that are going to be good all mountain, and work well later in the park, try to get yourself a good pair of Salomon Teneighty.

They're excellent twin tips that have enough versatility to go anywhere. You can get a pair with bindings on ebay for about 150 since they're probably skied out at least 3 years, but don't be afraid of it being out of date. People who have them love them.

other possibilities vary in price : Armada ARV or AR6, salomon Lord, SAlomon Suspect, Volkl Ledge

Jan 6 2010 2:49PM
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freeballer
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I'd say Liberty Hazmat 171s. That's a perfect fit and you can take it anywhere from park to pow. Real nice.
Jan 6 2010 2:50PM
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trevorb
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anyone have any input on this? and what about some 171 dumonts? I'm just under 5'9
Jan 6 2010 5:36PM
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Style+eeze
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both of those skis are much more park specific than you want as a "beginning" skier and obviously not a park rat

choose for something a tad fatter (read: blends) and you'll be much more happy in whis
Jan 6 2010 11:02PM
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whitechocolate
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if you could find a pair of extremes for cheap that'd be good for ya
Jan 6 2010 11:22PM
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trevorb
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do you have any other suggestions other than the blends, just for the sake of being able to actually find a pair.

thanks alot for the help btw everyone, much appreciated.
Jan 8 2010 1:34PM
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