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What brand of skis to get

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prairie_skier
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I'm pretty new to skiing and not sure what kind of skis to start out with. I want to get into rails and stuff like that. I don't want to spend too much money and also need boots too. if anyone has any tips or help please leave a comment so stoked to get out and start skiing! anything would be very helpful i know one guy who skis and he has told me quite a bit of stuff
Mar 5 2012 11:04PM
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rareison
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hey chad
Mar 5 2012 11:06PM
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richard.
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depends on how much you want to spend. Also height and weight may help too.
Mar 5 2012 11:07PM
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prairie_skier
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hey man hows it going?
and im sorry if this is annoying people im just new to skiing and dont know a whole lot about it and what gear to get just want some ideas of what to get then i will look at then and hopefully make a decision soon if i get enough money! haha
Mar 5 2012 11:08PM
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prairie_skier
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I am about 6'2 and weigh about 200 pounds and i dont want to spend a lot like about 600 max
Mar 5 2012 11:09PM
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crunkiest
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id recomend the k2 sight. its the stiffest park ski that they make and id say it would fit your description. its non symetrical so it wont wash out on groomers. just sayin

Mar 5 2012 11:17PM
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rareison
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Chad, I'd look into anything from Armada, Line, ON3P, Bluehouse, or K2. More specifically, the Line Masterminds and Armada AR7's (the skis I have), or the K2 Domains.
Mar 5 2012 11:22PM
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prairie_skier
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alright thanks guys appreciate it a lot but heading to bed will check these out tomorrow pce!
Mar 5 2012 11:27PM
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richard.
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also rossi scratch and volkl walls
Mar 5 2012 11:33PM
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njhoodrat
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Armada AR7s
Mar 6 2012 8:28AM
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Dr.Gnar
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Go to the websites for K2, Line, 4FRNT, Armada, ON3P, Solomon, for starters.  Look at their pro models for twin tips.  They are more informative than half the biased trash you'll read here.  That will get you educated.
Mar 6 2012 8:31AM
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SHIZ
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I am lookin for a pair of beginner park ski too. I am thinking abot getting the Line Masterminds, I am 6'1" and 180 pounds.
Mar 6 2012 7:09PM
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SHIZ
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*skis, any suggestions
Mar 6 2012 7:10PM
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rudager
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180+ Armada El Rays
Mar 6 2012 7:20PM
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prairie_skier
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alright thanks will check them out as soon as I can
Mar 6 2012 8:19PM
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joshua
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These two companies should not be in the same sentence.
Mar 6 2012 8:29PM
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powderhuffer.com
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Atomic Punx, Line Afterbang and Armada El Rey are all solid skis that will take some abuse as you start stepping it up in the park; and won't break the bank. 
Mar 6 2012 9:38PM
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prairie_skier
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I really like the Line Afterbang and they will probably be my first choice if not i also like the atomic punx and the armada ar7
Mar 6 2012 10:03PM
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Dr.Gnar
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You should get proficient in the terrain park on snowblades before you even think about purchasing freestyle twin tip style skis
Mar 6 2012 10:19PM
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lukewalnuts
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this ON3P's are bomber proof


bluehouse on the other hand...
Mar 6 2012 10:39PM
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