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Stepups or these?

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AndyGreen
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hello im looking for my frist park ski and ive narrowed it down to these two . im 5 10 and 135. 3 skier. i can get stepups for 290 and these for 300. for the stepups i think i would get the 172 and obvi 175 for the these.

thank you for the help +k

Jan 18 2013 6:15PM
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AndyGreen
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oh and about 75% rails and boxes and 25% jumps
Jan 18 2013 6:17PM
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Thadius.Castle
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Wait, what's the other ski? The stepup is meh. I haven't heard much about it, but I'd say between the Chronic and Travelling Circus, the Stepup is more of a jump(?) ski.
Jan 18 2013 6:18PM
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AndyGreen
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Joystick these
Jan 18 2013 6:25PM
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AndyGreen
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I've narrowed it Down to these two because I don't have a lot of money and I can get them so cheap. If you guys know any other cheap skis or deals I can get please tell me
Jan 18 2013 6:28PM
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Andi_G
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The joysticks are going to be softer and more fun for jibs and rails while the stepups are really stiff and stable. They should both be good but personally i would go with the joysticks
Jan 18 2013 6:30PM
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AndyGreen
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How durable are the joysticks? I the line Sfb and I haven't had any durability problems. How soft and the joysticks to? I don't want sonething that washes out easily.+ k
Jan 18 2013 6:43PM
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Forcillo
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If you're just getting into park this year, I wouldn't be too worried about how soft a ski is. You won't be hitting 80 footers right off the bat. I haven't heard about the durability of the These, but I would PM Chaitea. He has them. He might have gotten banned but idk.
Jan 18 2013 6:46PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Another vote for the These. You're a beginner and not very heavy, a softer ski is the way to go since they will be easier to handle.
Jan 18 2013 7:00PM
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AndyGreen
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thanks guys +k
Jan 18 2013 7:05PM
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ROBOT
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hey man maybe check out Surface blanks. there really cheap and ive heard good things about them
Jan 18 2013 10:08PM
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AndyGreen
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Bump
Jan 20 2013 1:39PM
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AndyGreen
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i'm gonna get the joysticks. so for bindings should go with the 90 brake or the 100. they are 92 underfoot
Jan 21 2013 3:28PM
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bardissono
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I know I'm a bit late on this, but if you're looking for a cheap ski, check this out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-Line-Mastermind-NEW-Freestyle-Skis-147cm-w-Salomon-LZ9-Bindings-BLOWOUT-SALE-/200833825974?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D130781346779%26ps%3D54

Line Mastermind with bindings for $299
Jan 21 2013 3:34PM
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AndyGreen
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they're 147's dude. i think i might need a longer ski ahahaha
Jan 21 2013 4:19PM
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50Kal
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go with 100 brake. It will fit way easier. Bending brakes are a pain in the ass.
Jan 21 2013 6:51PM
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AndyGreen
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thanks
Jan 21 2013 7:21PM
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