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Kevin1990
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So i just got into skiing last season and its dope. i picked up a pair of 07 line chronics and some used salomon bindings (850's, i think) from my local shop. My friend just got a pair of 09 line invaders with rossi sas2 100's and literally, i think both of his skis weigh around what one of mine weighs.

I was wondering if someone could tell me a decent setup that will cut off a decent amount of weight for next season. I already picked up some Rossi freeski 100's because i thought my bindings were fucked (but theyre not- oh well), so i will probably use those, but what is a good light ski? and do the freeski 100's weigh around what the sas2 100's weigh?

please and thanks
Jan 11 2010 3:27PM
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eljusto.
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I wouldn't worry about it too much the invaders are  thinner and are pretty small compared to chronics.
Jan 11 2010 4:14PM
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Pinguu
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I own Liberty LTE's and they are THE lightest skis I've ever picked up. They are made with bamboo... but most skis are plenty light dude.
Jan 11 2010 4:17PM
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nickyp
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Plus the Invaders would be way too soft for someone getting back into skiing. I guess the best thing to do is go into a shop, and pick them, test the weight for yourself. I guess also swing weight is probably more crucial the deadweight, if you're going to be hitting booters
Jan 11 2010 4:21PM
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Kevin1990
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well i just started last season like i said, but ive got the basics down just fine... im just startin in the park and i feel like a difference that noticeable in weight could make it that much harder/easier when it comes to spins?
Jan 12 2010 1:37PM
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Pinguu
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as long as you have a decent park ski you will have no trouble dude.
Jan 12 2010 11:19PM
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Kevin1990
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okay well could some of you guys name off a few light skis for me anyway?... i definitely want something lighter next season.
Jan 18 2010 2:19AM
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Elephant_Snot
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189 hellbent/ look px18 xxl
Jan 18 2010 2:54AM
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I_Am_Mod
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hands down Head JO pro model; it's like a feather !
and for lightweight, maybe some griffons or jesters depending on your din ...
(not sure bout the bindings)

Jan 18 2010 4:29AM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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yeah j.o. pros are pretty light invaders would be reasonably light the armada alphas are pretty light the best way is to go to a shop and see what is light
Jan 18 2010 1:41PM
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