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I need park skis help me out

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bgould
Posts: 1306 - Karma: 23
Switched from snowboarding to skiing and need some skis. I will be riding park only and I am six one 185lbs ish. I am not looking for anything expensive. If you have any skis that would fit the description tell me. Thanks
Feb 20 2010 1:41PM
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Br3dacru5t
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i've got a pair of 171 Armada t-halls. I'm 6'1" and 175 so they will fit you perfectly.

https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/523447/
Feb 20 2010 1:43PM
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bgould
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lookinf for some a bit longer man but thanks
Feb 20 2010 3:30PM
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prozjekt
Posts: 138 - Karma: 90

u shud get 177 afterbangs, only ski that i use now

free bump

Feb 20 2010 3:50PM
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sneezin
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if it's youre first time on skis dont get anything ridiculously long.  180 cm or so is probably enough
Feb 20 2010 3:58PM
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PaleCelery
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This thread is full of horrible responses so far. Get something in ~180

Afterbangs are ok jib skis, but heavy as shit and very slow, since its a  price point ski.

If you want something new check out the bluehouse antics, you can get them for like 270ish I think on their site and they come in 183
Feb 20 2010 3:59PM
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prozjekt
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afterbangs arent really heavy im able to ollie at a stand still and pull a 270
Feb 20 2010 4:03PM
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bgould
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what would you recommend for boots and bindings i am a size 10.5/11
Feb 20 2010 4:08PM
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uni-corn
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Go to a ski shop and be up front about this part: Tell them that you need ski boots but will probably not be buying from them because of a cost standpoint. Then get measured up and try to find some boots in that size on here(FAR cheaper).
Feb 20 2010 4:12PM
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PaleCelery
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Go to a bootfitter and get boots that fit, brand doesnt really matter too much. Bndings.... you probably dont need anything witha  DIN higher than 12. sas120's (px12's) griffons, or deadbolt 13's are all decent bindings.

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just get afterbangs with fks 185's and fulltilts. Remember to crank the bindings all the way up and buy the boots online without trying them on. Preferably decide on which ones you get by color scheme.

Feb 20 2010 4:14PM
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