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Keep old k2 PE's or buy new k2 press?

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midwestmike
Posts: 138 - Karma: 9
I work at Sports Authority so I get a big discount on everything they sell. My current skis are the 07-08 K2 Public Enemy skis. I've ridden them pretty hard (had to replace a rivet that blew out and filled several deep gashes on the bases). Also, a boarder hit the front of one of the skis pretty hard once and the edge bent inward and caused the base to bulge out a bit (just in like a one square cm area). It's near the tip so it doesn't really affect performance noticeably.

Mainly I want a new pair of skis, preferably rockered. The only twin tip that my Sports Authority has is the K2 Press. It looks like a good ski. Light, riveted, jib rocker and I like the graphics. I can get them for $165 with my employee discount. I'm not really looking to spend more than $400 this winter on gear, so I figure get the Presses and a new helmet, goggles, and maybe some new snowpants.

So do I save the $$$ and keep riding on my PE's or do I get the Presses for $165?
Dec 2 2011 12:27AM
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skiingute
Posts: 630 - Karma: 15
I'm in a similar situation and get the same bomb pricing but it's for Domain not Press. I'm currently just going to ride out the skis I have and get next years new skis.

It's a toss up really. If you're shredding park on a regular basis the new skis will get thrashed as well.
Dec 2 2011 12:42AM
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midwestmike
Posts: 138 - Karma: 9
i figure if i can get a brand new pair of twin tips for 165 bucks that are rockered i might as well. that way i can use my old PE's for urban and when theres rocks and shit
Dec 2 2011 2:38AM
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Bumblesteeze
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How much do you weigh?
Dec 2 2011 10:48AM
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schmies
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The PRESS is fun. You can beat the hell out of them. And Jib Rocker is the shit. I took bindings off my old Extremes right after I skied Jib Rocker for the first time. Me rikey.
Dec 2 2011 2:28PM
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midwestmike
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I weigh about 175.
Dec 2 2011 5:31PM
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