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nickers22
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I am thinking about getting my g/f a new ski set up. She has not skied since she was little. What should I think about getting her? Something not too expensive since it is just an entry level set-up but something that if she likes she can hold on to for awhile without the skis not being or turning into a pile of shit. So let me know skis, boots and bindings. She is 5'7' 130lbs. I want a all around good ski to use on the whole mountain.
Oct 9 2004 4:41PM
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KillerMonkey
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get her the salomon verse skis made for woman. Very good intermediate/ beginner skis.
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Oct 9 2004 4:43PM
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strode
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i'd say something 150-160ish. soft ski but not a complete noodle. are you gonna buy her a bunch of new gear or try to find used deals? if you spend any amount of money, the first thing you should look at is boots, since girls with even slightly uncomfortable/cold feet are no fun to ride with when they constantly bitch about it. the best skis in the world aren't going to save her feet from hurting. but as far as twins go, some 1080s or scratches would probably be good, and you could probably find some deals on some.

i'm going through the same deal with my gf, she's decided to ski some this season, so i made her buy nice boots, then bought her skis myself....too bad they were 11cm shorter than the guy told me and now i have to send them back



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Oct 9 2004 4:46PM
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PowderCanuck
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Yea, You can get the Scratch Pro Teens at 158. Good ski, not too agresive, soft wood core. $100 cheaper than Scratch Basic, and it's the same ski, only shorter. Plus since it's a twin tip, it might give her incentive to go hit it up.


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Oct 9 2004 4:50PM
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TheWorst
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get her some like scratches, fujatives or 720's... all very cheap except she probably wouldnt want fujatives since they are made mostly for park
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Oct 9 2004 9:39PM
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michelle
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k2 t-nines. with them marker bindings i think that almost always come with them.
Oct 9 2004 9:56PM
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Capt.Flannel
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damn, your super nice, buyin your girlfriend a new ski setup.
Oct 9 2004 10:26PM
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ski_Crystal
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yeah, lets date and you can buy me new boots
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Oct 10 2004 1:01AM
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IHOP
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Alright first of all this is just my opinion. The girl is 5'7 130, and the sizes being suggested are like 150. I think she could easly go for 160-175ish. As for skis like mentioned both scratches and 10's have all around soft flex so that might be a good choice.
Oct 10 2004 1:51AM
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eastAR5
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dont take your gf skiing trust me it sucks. just rip all day let her go shopping and stuff with her friends then meet up afterwards and chill.





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Oct 10 2004 9:19AM
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michelle
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If she's not big in park or anything, I strongly suggest you get her k2 t-nines. Best woman specific ski I've ever ridden.
Oct 10 2004 9:20AM
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TheWorst
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yea she should be going with a 165
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Oct 10 2004 11:25AM
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freerider_klo
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i'm 5'7 have some stracth pro teens i would like to sell



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Oct 10 2004 11:58AM
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strode
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^what size? 158's? how much? what condition?



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Oct 10 2004 12:07PM
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SaraJ
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I'd say scratch pro teens or 720s (1080s even). You can probably get a really good deal on those.

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Oct 10 2004 1:09PM
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TheWorst
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yea 720's would be good for someone whos not serious about it
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Oct 11 2004 6:06PM
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pimp_ski_bum
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it dose suck a little bit. you should get her some line twelve sixys in a 160 somthing. line skis are the funest to ride.
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Oct 11 2004 6:30PM
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CTD
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yeah, 164 1260s. super light ski and very easy to handle. if you want her to start doin a little park stuff, these are perfect. they are real easy to learn on and the ski switch great. plus they are cheap.





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Oct 11 2004 6:43PM
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can i go out with you too?
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Oct 11 2004 6:46PM
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TheWorst
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^^^ what other skis have you rided on besides line?
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Oct 13 2004 11:28AM
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scofield
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i got some 158 Dynastar Little Big Fats that i like never used for under 200.. or 146 720's i'll let go of for 40 bucks but thats probably too small


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Oct 13 2004 2:22PM
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wuestinator
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get her some ghetto blasters...

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Oct 13 2004 4:09PM
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switch_9
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Dude that is the dumbest thing i have ever heard, ur a little bitch, if u have to spend that much on a chick, thats so dumb, DONT buy her the skis and see how it goes, if u break up with her ur gonna be glad that u didnt make a retarded decision like that

Oct 14 2004 7:21PM
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kjfreerider
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ya id never buy a girl anything more than... well accually id never buy a girl anything. what a wast of money




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Oct 14 2004 11:40PM
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