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Need Help With Skis!?!?!

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SHIZ
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Alright I am a beginner at park skiing and I am looking for a pair of skis that won't leave me completely broke. I am 6 foot 1 and 180 pounds. Any help is really appreciated!!!!!!! +k for any help
Mar 8 2012 12:41PM
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grnwd
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Are you looking new or used? Where are you going to be skiing? Are you going to be strictly in park or 50/50 on park and groomers or powder?
Mar 8 2012 12:42PM
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SHIZ
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It doesn't matter if they are new or used, just looking for some suggestions. I will be skiing mostly at 7 springs. I will be skiing mostly park with some groomers
Mar 8 2012 12:48PM
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grnwd
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Well now is the time to buy. Volkl ledges are some very solid skis to learn park on. Symmetrical shape makes switch riding a breeze. You'd need the 176.
Mar 8 2012 1:23PM
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SHIZ
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Thanks
Mar 8 2012 2:10PM
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SHIZ
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Also thinking about the line masterminds, are they any good???
Mar 8 2012 2:20PM
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stupendous-man
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I've never rode them personally, but ive heard they are a great first park ski. they might be to flexy for your weight, however, so if you dont want something that skis like a noodle you might not want to get them.
Mar 8 2012 2:30PM
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grnwd
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Masterminds are also a good choice.
Mar 8 2012 2:33PM
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smeeze
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Rossignol s4/scratch. End of your search, end of thread.
(u should get them in 181)
Mar 8 2012 2:41PM
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grnwd
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If you have the money I would also suggest dynastar 6th sence distorter 2012. They are awesome park skis that also rip all moutain
Mar 8 2012 2:47PM
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Lapander
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Line Step Up's
Mar 8 2012 4:18PM
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go with some volkls
Mar 8 2012 4:23PM
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SHIZ
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Thanks for all the help!!! I also had someone at my local ski shop recomend the armada el reys, are they any good??
Mar 8 2012 7:41PM
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ptbsbll12
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Im assuming you someone from willis said that haha, but you definitely cant go wrong with anything armada, i just picked up some ar7s and theyre solid and for the price you cany go wrong with el reys.
Mar 8 2012 9:31PM
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SHIZ
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Haha how did you know, thanks for the help +k for you!!!
Mar 8 2012 9:36PM
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ptbsbll12
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haha because i was just looking there the other day for skis because and they were talking to me about them
Mar 8 2012 9:47PM
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