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What sells skis?

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4skizzle
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What do you HONESTLY look for when you're buying skis? Do you really look at the dimensions or the flex points? I'd be willing to bet most people look at the graffix and who's riding them.

I was thinking about the ski company Armada. I've never ridden any of their skis, so i can't claim to know much about them. I was wondering if their quality is any better than any other ski company. Did they get to where they are because they have pros like Tanner riding for them? Or are their skis really better than other brands?









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Sep 16 2004 2:30PM
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alpentalik
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Sep 16 2004 2:31PM
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404404
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^ yea
Sep 16 2004 2:39PM
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Justo8484
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they are higher quality this year, since they are being made by elan. personally i didnt like how the skiied compared to other stuff out on the market, but thats just me
Sep 16 2004 2:43PM
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SiverMike
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well flex, who rides it and what i allready know about that company/ski. but if i cant decide between two skis, the breaker would be the graffix or price.



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Sep 16 2004 4:48PM
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KillerMonkey
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who doesnt have the ski, and the graphics is wat i seriously only look for. I dont care bout flex points or weight cause it im no good enough for it to matter
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Sep 16 2004 6:39PM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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I usually just buy salomons just they are cheap, abundant, good sales on them and they are ok.


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Sep 16 2004 6:42PM
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TheStamos
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who is riding them and if there either park specific or powder. I bought pistols without ever skiing them becasue truthfully there topsheet is sick as fuck, rare as fuck (at least at northstar)and there huge. I bought fugis because i know there park specific and last me a season.





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Sep 16 2004 6:43PM
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nilzlet
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^BULLSHIT!!! THEY SUCK!



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Sep 16 2004 6:44PM
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nilzlet
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that comment was to ice is scary.



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Sep 16 2004 6:44PM
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r5tommy
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wow somone who skis line hates salomon skis


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Sep 16 2004 6:45PM
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the_friesz
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Length and Dimensions, Company usually means quality, then the graphics. I'm pretty partial to Line, Rossignol, and maybe K2, but that's only because of my personal experiences skiing on them and dealing with those companies. I've been skiing for 15 years now so I guess I should know by now.


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Sep 16 2004 6:46PM
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Ryno
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peoples opinions on NS here. plus i usually wait a year after the ski come sout so find out its durability. price is also a huge factor
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Sep 16 2004 6:47PM
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cmo
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yup^
Sep 16 2004 6:47PM
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TheStamos
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true that, i havent heard anything good about solomon in a few years.





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Sep 16 2004 6:49PM
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nca777
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In order of importance to me:

1.dimesions
2.graphics
3.price
4.construction
5.whos riding them, where

basically.







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Sep 16 2004 6:55PM
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dspin7x
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Skiman what the fuck are you talking about? Bullshit? Its just his opinion man, how his opinion bullshit you shit head?

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Sep 16 2004 6:59PM
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Irotate360
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1. features/price(im not buying 650 dollar twins)
2. graphics
3. warrentee policy(hahah...... no seriously)




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Sep 16 2004 7:14PM
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freeze717
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price and demintions
Sep 16 2004 7:25PM
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trevorwoulddoit
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1.Dimensions
2.Durability
3.Brand
4.Price
5.Graphics (They play a small role, but really they don't matter that much)

I say brand because that is what we are buying. The team riders, the reputation, and a whole bunch of other factors make up a brand. It's not just a name.




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Sep 16 2004 7:26PM
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bret
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1. flex
2. dimensions
3. durability/ warranty/ price (cuz you can buy an expendable ski if it's super cheap or has just awesome warranty.)
4. weight
5. graphics



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Sep 16 2004 7:40PM
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aggro_sk8
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1. kind of skiing
2. length
3. dimensions
4. brand name
5. whos riding em
6. graphics
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Sep 16 2004 7:45PM
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KillerMonkey
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i also like em if they;re cheap, they have to be under $250
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Sep 16 2004 7:53PM
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westcoaststyle
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price
whether i can afford that price or not
dimensions
durability
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Sep 17 2004 1:51AM
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albatross.
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price
dimensions
durability
If there is something sick about them. I dont want race skis with turned up tails. Yeah, buy fujatives.
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Sep 17 2004 2:03AM
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Crystal-needs-a-park
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whether or not i want to... i seem to find myself hook ups or deals on k2s... so i buy k2s... because i havent payed retail for skis in like 7 years... and theres no way in fuck im going to start now. 200 bucks sounds about right for a pair of pistols to me... or free.
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Sep 17 2004 2:16AM
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TheStamos
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If i didnt have a pair of pistols i would have hated you for that... But i do so, right on!





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Sep 17 2004 2:47AM
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StriderMG
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what type of skiing i want for that ski
dimensions
flex/stiffness
length
durability
company

I could care less what other people think about the ski, especially a lot of the sheep here on NS, i do value the occasional informed persons input, but besides that.....


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Sep 17 2004 3:13AM
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fluff
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HAHAHHAHA line sold out HAHAHHAHAH


hardly.

every single day is a fight to do better then before so that, someday, some great glorious day, jay can afford a hair cut. I couldnt even imagine how 4 frnt, aramada or liberty have set up their business models. The big mother fuckers out there dont like competition, and they;re tryin hard to make sure that these small companies arent a factor .... i'm rambling...
Sep 17 2004 4:22AM
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pmills
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I think it's important that the graphics of the ski lead you to WANT to ski them, if you get lame looking ski's you're not going to be as pumped as if you have skis that excite you when you see them. Example being if you have a pair of plain shitboat, say 2year old fishers gray ugly, not much twin on them, vr. a pair of sexy looking armadas etc. then you'll be more excited to ride when you see the good looking pair vr the lame ones. Also It's important for who the team riders are because those are the people you look at and say i'll be looking like that when i bust out on the slope. Dimentions are important, Price is usualy a HUGE factor, and company reliabilty + warentee factors can make or break a ski deal.
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Sep 17 2004 5:09AM
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LineRoyalArmy
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id say that the average person chooses a ski based on 3 areas. One being price, graphics and hear say (whats cool).
Sep 17 2004 5:51AM
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reddevil
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In Europe there are the racers that sell skis, for instance; if Eberharter wins Wengen on Atomics, the whole of Austria wil want Atomic skis.
I dont buy that, skis sell themselvs, if you ski them and you like them, than buy them no mater what colour or name they go by.
Sep 17 2004 5:55AM
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feihlination
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what the guy in the shop says to me





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Sep 17 2004 7:44AM
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Jackpot
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You pick skis the same you would pick a girl, for example. They will always catch your eye before you fall in love with their style/personality. The graphics and shape will always come first when first finding a ski, then the flex and feel/construction.


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Sep 17 2004 8:14AM
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h3ofilms
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first thing i do when i used to buy skis, just give it a quick visual...how wide does the waist/tip/tail look....then grab it off the wall and flex it (and flex from where the tail STARTS, or u dont get the true flex of the ski)

if i like everything, ill get it, but graphics do come into play...id get the ski with the flex pattern i DONT perfer if the ski I like is got an ugly ass topsheet
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Sep 17 2004 8:26AM
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canuck
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Weight also plays into effect for me, if im looking for a fat powder ski, i dont want something that feels like 200 pounds. especially if i'm using it in the park.
Sep 17 2004 8:42AM
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lineskier10
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if i ski the ski and i like it, and the graphics are decent, ill buy it
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Sep 17 2004 9:12AM
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KRASHED
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for me I check out what has cool graphics then I post some questions and read up on other reviews of the ski, I find thats the best way to get the ski you want.
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Sep 17 2004 9:58AM
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mountsnowgirl
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THE ANSWER IS $$$$$$. I am a poor frickin college student. And no, once you get into college your momma doesnt pay for everything anymore. so I buy what's cheap. right now that is last year 1080 for $200. If i had an unlimited budget id get 4frnts.
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Sep 17 2004 10:11AM
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justinm
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graphix and largness and flex





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Sep 17 2004 10:21AM
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huckster989
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yeah first thing first is the dimensions, length core material, read the reviews, durability, edges, graphics. I mean if K2 made the most durable park ski ever with massive edges, solid construction and so on I coudn't care less what they looked like as long as I could rock on them


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Sep 17 2004 11:34AM
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bigdoubler125805y
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i decided to get public enemies when i saw pep riding them in ski movie 3, i said to my self, if they're good enough for pep they sure as hell are good enough for me
Sep 17 2004 4:23PM
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Dan.
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why do u care about graphics so much? u can just sand the clearcoat off, paint whatever u want onto them, or have somebody else paint them,and then spray a clearcoat on and u hav a completely unique ski

Jan 26 2005 8:10PM
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4skizzle
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Wow, I hardly remember starting this post.









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Jan 26 2005 9:05PM
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SaraJ
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length/dimensions and price play the biggest factor for me.

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Jan 26 2005 9:09PM
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Jenna1106
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reviews and graphics
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Jan 26 2005 9:11PM
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I sell skis.







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