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What skis to look for at a ski swap

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mr.society
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hey NS, im going to my local ski swap tonight and suggestions what to look for?
im lookin for a fairly light pow ski thats still playful
what do you think?
Oct 14 2011 7:50PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Fuck skis, hunt for the most elusive prey available - the rare sub $80 FKS.
Oct 14 2011 9:37PM
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jibjunkie
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your ski swap could literally have anything. i could name a shit ton of skis that would work for you but the odds that a pair will be there is slim. however if they do have any skis with fks be sure to snag em. full tilts too
Oct 14 2011 9:41PM
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mountainviper
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Def get some line chronic cryptos if ya can!
Oct 14 2011 10:02PM
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KMalinich.
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Oct 14 2011 10:29PM
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mountainviper
Posts: 1931 - Karma: -3
You should def get cryptos though cause im sellin em at a swap this weekend and I need the money and I'm hopin it's the same swap! Lol
Oct 14 2011 10:38PM
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mr.society
Posts: 370 - Karma: 140
i ended up not getting skis, due to the fact i got the skis i'd been trying to buy for a couple months now!
but they had some pretty legit set ups!
i picked up last years surface new lifes anthony B's for 350
and raichle boots... STOKED
Oct 15 2011 2:43AM
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SteepAnDeep
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Do your homework. What kind of skier are you? Look in the mags & see what else is in the same category. This way, once you get to the swaps, you know the names of the skis that "should" work for you.

Get there early as most people like to sell & get out of there. They don't want to spend all day trying to sell their skis.

If that doesn't work, leave. Go back right before closing. Hit'em low at this point. Most people don't want to have a completely wasted day at the swap. ie: not selling their skis! So late in the day is when the buyer has the upper hand.

Swaps = Steals!
Oct 15 2011 3:48AM
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mr.society
Posts: 370 - Karma: 140
dude i know what to look for, im not stupid. i was just looking for suggestions. i have knowledge about which skis are good, i was simply wondering about others opinions.
Oct 15 2011 4:18AM
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BROSEIDON
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My friend grabbed a pair of 176 suspects with jesters for $60 at our local swap, get there early.
Oct 15 2011 10:19AM
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