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All my shit got stolen. buying advice

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madtownfreestyle
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so im deployed right now and i just found out that my van got broken into back in the states, all the windows got busted out and they stole everything inside. unfortunately i had put all of my ski gear in the van hoping to keep it safe while i was gone. that didn't work. i wasn't able to get any skiing done last year so im really out of the loop when it comes to all the new stuff thats some out so im looking for some ideas on what stuff to buy, i need everything. i had ARV's and loved every second of them but im kind of leaning towards trying out a rockered ski. i ski mostly park but im all over the mountain and get in the pow sometimes. looking for something pretty soft and not too narrow underfoot like the ARV's were. I had the SPK boots and loved those too. 5'5 145lbs. like i said im deployed right now and my resources are limited so any input would be greatly appreciated. im looking to buy soon cuz were looking at being back in the states sometime in january and i want it there waiting for me. thanks guys
Nov 28 2010 1:03AM
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madtownfreestyle
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so aside from all the hate ive gotten some pretty good info out of this and right now im leaning pretty hard towards the jmos, as long as they're not too stiff for me. but still open to opinions and suggestions.

i still havent heard much about bindings? what are people skiing on these days
Nov 30 2010 3:12AM
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SkiTheYeast
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I would say blends cuz they are a great all Mtn ski with the ability to float in the pow and gun hit the park in the same day. Thanks for serving our country
Nov 30 2010 5:59AM
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Mr_pretzel
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I hate my self.
Nov 30 2010 9:52AM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,290
Also i would like to say sorry to everyone.

I have been a dick for the last 2 days.

And said a lot of stupid shit.

Sorry.
Nov 30 2010 9:56AM
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Blurst
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I would love to see the two ON3P whores back their opinion up. I have nothing against ON3P and havenever riddena pair but it just seems like these two guys are very short sighted. Please when you recommened a ski give a relateable ski so that there is more than one option. -
Nov 30 2010 10:18AM
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Mr_pretzel
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I always try to recommend more the 1 ski.

For this guy i would recommend blends, i would say watch lives but he doesn't want a stiff ski, new arvs, jmos and old kung fujases.

Also i am done posting in this thread. I think i have made a big enough douche of myself, sounded like a short sighted retard, gotten angry for no reason.

Good luck hope you find some skis you like man!

Nov 30 2010 11:53AM
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wrenegade
Posts: 6631 - Karma: 41
I will add my name to the list of people suggesting the ON3P Jeronimo, but I too am a fan of ON3P and would have to be considered biased. That doesn't detract from the ski. I have close to 100 days on my protos and have pounded the crap out of them but are still going.

Also, I am not sure if they do this, but 4frnt offers (or used to offer) special pricing for active duty US military members. Something the OP may want to look into.
Nov 30 2010 12:26PM
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arandomname
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How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
I am mounting Mojo 15s on my Jmos and they are supposedly a pretty good binding, I've only ridden them once or twice before though so I can't really say.  Basically the top bindings right now are FKS and Pivot which are the same, and STH Drivers.  Others like Marker Jester and Griffons, but others hate them because apparently their durability isn't the best.  I would rate it as this: Rossignol FKS/Look Pivot, then Salomon STH Driver, then Head Mojo/Tyrolia Peak/4FRNT Deadbolt.
Nov 30 2010 1:54PM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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This is the start of the third year I've skied on 191 Caylor prototypes. They are the only ski I've owned that have held up this well. Saddens me to hear so much negativity toward a company that has brought me so many perfect turns. I don't think I could ever get rid of these skis. Even as I get new On3p's, the old ones still get equal amounts of turns, and equal wall space in the living room year round (Wife hates that I store my skis in the living room but thats the kind of ambiance I'm going for). The prototypes I have were skied by Scott, as well as plenty of other skiers that are much better, harder, and faster skiers then I will ever be. But with that said, I'm not easy on gear...they've held up super!

I'll be a loyal supporter for life. And this has less to do with the amazing construction, attention to detail, incredible performance, astonishing good looks, and use of renewable resources; and more to do with the fact that my cheeks are almost always more sore from smiling, then are my legs from turning when the days get deep.

Not sure how this thread got off track, but On3p could be a great choice if you haven't replaced your gear yet. Goodluck.

Dec 7 2010 3:54AM
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