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ajh5555
Posts: 11 - Karma: 10
So I have snowboarded for the past 6 years (currently 15 years old 5 foot 10 150 pounds) and i want to start skiing because is so much sicker. should i start off on ski blades, small skis, skis for my height or big skis?
Aug 17 2010 12:12PM
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deleted5
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well if you want to ski i would just get skis
Aug 17 2010 12:14PM
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Sabi
Posts: 124 - Karma: 6
It depends on each person, I started off with some crappy old carver skis i found in the recycling centre, then i moved to blades after 2 weeks (note they were 99.9cm ones not the shorter ones) and then onto a set of twintips when i was working seasons. I still use snowblades (yes i'll probably get slated for it like i do on all the other forums) but i enjoy messing around on them. they're fun for playing but if you want to be respected. get skis.... lol.
Aug 17 2010 1:51PM
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ajh5555
Posts: 11 - Karma: 10
thanks sabi
Aug 17 2010 2:17PM
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WHO_DAT
Posts: 403 - Karma: 24
Next time make sure to post in the "Gear" forum, that's why you got the rude first two responses. ;-)

If you want to eventually get into park, I would get a pair of twin tips. And I would recommend stiffer because you're just learning. Also don't go super long, but don't go super short either. I'd say right around the height of your nose. Enjoy!
Aug 17 2010 2:23PM
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Sabi
Posts: 124 - Karma: 6
you're welcome and i agree whit who_dat. get a firm pair of twintips if you wanna learn to jib or ride park. i'm 6'2 (or however you write it lol) and use about a 175 but thats all i could find cheap lol see if you can demo skis before you buy ?.
Aug 17 2010 5:45PM
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fatherb
Posts: 1510 - Karma: 173
arent you supposed to be dead?
Aug 17 2010 9:04PM
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