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3 Years Off, Starting again!

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GaggleFuck
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Hey NS,

It's been around 3 years since I've really skied (i.e. more than 5-10 day in a season) and I'm looking to get back into it. I could really use some good recommendations on skis. Looking to learn some park stuff but also to go out with friends on groomers and possibly some backcountry with other friends. I'm 5'7" and 112lbs (yes, I know I'm light and yes, i've tried everything including big macs for a month)

Thanks
Oct 12 2011 11:15PM
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Jahrassicpark
Posts: 2075 - Karma: 38
Get some Armada El Reys, decently cheap at $400 and they're wide enough to ride all over but skinny enough to shred park
Oct 12 2011 11:20PM
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GaggleFuck
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Any recommendations on bindings as well would be greatly appreciated!
Oct 12 2011 11:24PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9215 - Karma: 5,398
damn, you're really light. i'm 19, 5'5" or so and 120
Oct 12 2011 11:38PM
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Inline.
Posts: 4424 - Karma: 432
I'm 5'1 and 100 pounds. I ride the 164 CRJ's
Oct 12 2011 11:39PM
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.Emerson.
Posts: 1548 - Karma: 16
Holy shit you guys are all so short
Oct 12 2011 11:43PM
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GaggleFuck
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
It's nice not to be the only short one. I'm 18 and the only weight I've gained in a year was 5lbs from all the PT Idid on my reservist BMQ this summer
Oct 12 2011 11:52PM
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JHendrix
Posts: 1493 - Karma: 48
wtf...you guys are just young right?....or like are you really just that ...small
Oct 12 2011 11:56PM
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GaggleFuck
Posts: 26 - Karma: 10
Just small in my case
Oct 13 2011 12:07AM
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Flacko
Posts: 1495 - Karma: 788
im 15 years old 5ft7 and 115pounds i ride surface no times 162, they seem to work good. i never bother too mutch with bindigs i just get a pair of marker squires
AND AVOID THE FULLTILT HYPE there really not that good and overprice ive owned a pair and the buckes break all the time id advise using a boot fitter, and dont base anything on looks
also ignore dicks who call u a gaper every time u crash an a feature because ive been skiing for 5 years and still get called a gaper
Oct 13 2011 12:11AM
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POWDER.RANGER
Posts: 1698 - Karma: -24
holy shit you guys are light, im 5'8 190
Oct 13 2011 12:15AM
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loganimlach
Posts: 5132 - Karma: 14,054
162 PB&J's for sure!

http://www.momentskis.com/shop/product/pb-j/

enjoy man, you're gonna have a blast!
Oct 13 2011 12:16AM
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loganimlach
Posts: 5132 - Karma: 14,054
or 172's
Oct 13 2011 12:17AM
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squibble
Posts: 4569 - Karma: 104
ya but only the op has a messed up short to fat ratio, i thought i was skinny at 150
Oct 13 2011 1:55AM
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babysteeze84
Posts: 720 - Karma: 285
My personal preference: Rossignol/Look bindings or Tyrolia Peak series (since you're so light you'd probably be looking at the Peak 12 but it does depend on your ability as a skier - if you come from a racing background and go super hard, you might be more interested in the Peak 15).
Oct 13 2011 2:01AM
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.RYAN66
Posts: 5381 - Karma: 235
And you have no idea how to ski powder. I would recommend the el Rey also. Mount at recommended with maybe griffons or you could probably get away with squires I
Oct 13 2011 10:35AM
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DaveM
Posts: 2936 - Karma: 1,558
Armada has some great all mountain skis. I rode the AR6 for 2-3 years and I could take them almost anywhere. They weren't greatest for deep powder but I live on the east coast so they were a solid ski for me. As for bindings if you're just starting up again then grab some rossi 120s or possibly solomon STH 12
Oct 13 2011 11:08AM
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