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Good skis for a beginner

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Steezy_Peazy
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Hi! I am an intermediate skier and am just gettin into park skiing. I am looking for recommendations on what skis and bindings are good for someone new to park. I will probably buy used. I am 6'1". Any other information helpful to a new freeskier is appreciated, gear related or otherwise.
Feb 17 2013 5:17PM
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*Supra
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My 155 line afterbang
Feb 17 2013 5:28PM
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Steezy_Peazy
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155 for someone 6'1"? Seems small.
Feb 17 2013 5:33PM
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KillaSteeze
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way to small, id say something around 175 (atleast) for your size
Feb 17 2013 5:37PM
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Steezy_Peazy
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Thanks. What brand/ model do you recommend for a beginner?
Feb 17 2013 5:40PM
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*Supra
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sorry didn't see the 6'1" part
Feb 17 2013 6:29PM
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animeallstar
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I would stick to a cambered ski with no rocker(i.e armada ar7) so it still carves well and provides a solid edge
Feb 17 2013 6:42PM
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Steezy_Peazy
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Thanks.
Feb 17 2013 6:45PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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Line chronic or armada arv seem like a good fit I loved my chronics when I had them super fun ski check them out
Feb 17 2013 6:57PM
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JTTrembles
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Find out what you want in your skis. Some good ones to research are the line Masterminds, Volkl Ledge, K2 Press, Salomon Threat, and Dynastar 6th Sense Serial. Good Luck!
Feb 17 2013 8:00PM
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Balbertt
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Yup^ I have a pair of armada ar7's they are great skis perfect for someone new to park, gonna go with Thalls next year doe.
Feb 17 2013 8:04PM
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Steezy_Peazy
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thanks everyone. +k
Feb 17 2013 8:17PM
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jolson11
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I would go with either the armada arv or the ar7's. Arv is more of a all mountain while the ar7 is more of a park and pipe.
Feb 18 2013 1:35AM
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Steezy_Peazy
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Thanks. Does the ar7 perform moderately well in All mountain? I want to be able to ski with friends who aren't into park as well.
Feb 18 2013 7:07AM
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Balbertt
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Yes they do, If you want to be skiing stuff other than the park I wouldent center mount them either.
Feb 18 2013 12:52PM
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DeRizzo
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AR7's or Chronics would be perfect for you.
Feb 18 2013 1:07PM
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