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Girls skis for a dude?

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Vino
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My friend is looking for a new pair of skis. Since we almost only do rails and break them really easily, he's looking for a cheap pair. There was a pair of K2 missconduct with 40% off in a shop, which bring us to this question : Would there be any problems if a dude skis on girls skis other than esthetical reasons ? Like are they softer, made cheaper, less tough ?

He's like 5'9 150 lbs.
Jan 14 2012 4:06PM
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NW_Rider
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No way, ive put a ton of groms who rip all mtn on missbehaved since the fujas doesnt come in their size, ignore tge graphic, go for the best ski/price combo that suits you.
Jan 14 2012 4:39PM
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Forcillo
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If you cover them in stickers then they'd be a great value.
Jan 14 2012 5:35PM
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Pool.
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i feel like theyd be a lot softer but since ur friend doesnt weigh that much i think hell be fine, especially if theyre for rails and stuff
Jan 14 2012 6:08PM
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dbchili
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Absolutely fine, rip em
Jan 14 2012 6:22PM
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belden...
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They are softer
Jan 14 2012 6:27PM
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hugopeckham
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The only difference is that women's skis tend to be softer and shorter and not designed to be skied as aggressively as their male counterparts (not weak construction or anything, just a bit less of an intense ride). If a dude skis in a way that the most appropriate ski for his ability/style/size/strength is a women's ski, he'll rip harder on that than on a dudes ski he's not right for. Don't be fooled by preconceptions.
Jan 15 2012 12:36PM
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Vino
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they are 169 and they feel longer, so the size is all good. We'll see if he buys them.
Jan 15 2012 12:52PM
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J.M
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try bluehouse skis

antics only go 300

Jan 15 2012 3:18PM
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marsh.
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if you mostly ski rails why not get afterbangs? cheap and super durable
Jan 15 2012 4:44PM
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KillaSeason
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because afterbangs suck......
Jan 15 2012 5:03PM
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Vino
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his current pair is afterbangs.. They're being destroyed
Jan 15 2012 5:14PM
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EastCoast.
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do it!
Jan 15 2012 5:57PM
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NW_Rider
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K2's are usually a couple cm longer than what they list at, for whatever reason...
Jan 15 2012 11:46PM
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Vino
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yeah we know about that since I had domain last year
Jan 15 2012 11:51PM
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maxwell666
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it seems as though the k2 girls skis are the same as a model in the guys line. besides size, there probably isnt much of a difference.
Jan 16 2012 1:59PM
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grahmcracker
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most of the time it doesnt matter if theyre guys or girls ive never noticed a difference and ive had both... unless you buy some shit like roxy... theyd snap in two your first run.
Jan 16 2012 2:04PM
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NW_Rider
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Roxy skis are rossi's or dynastars with roxy graphics...
Jan 16 2012 4:01PM
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grahmcracker
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i broke two pairs... when i was 11.
Jan 16 2012 5:29PM
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NW_Rider
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There ya go, kids skis, shit like the helter skelter has a whole metal topsheet, gnarly chick ski.
Jan 16 2012 6:13PM
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ILLinoisance
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I'm so tempted to pick up a pair of these for $115 from EVO (http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/dynastar-swirly-womens.aspx), mount them with some $65 PX 12 from EVO (http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-bindings/dynastar-px-12.aspx), and have a pretty nice new ski / binding setup for $180. Looks like the skis would only need one sticker on the topsheets to cover up the flowers, and they'd be good to go.
Jan 16 2012 7:15PM
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ILLinoisance
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http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/dynastar-swirly-womens.aspx
http://www.evo.com/outlet/alpine-ski-bindings/dynastar-px-12.aspx

failed with the links, sorry.
Jan 16 2012 7:16PM
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