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FrankerZ
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I was looking at a local sell and trade forum and i found that someone was selling JJ's (2010-2011). They would be my first pow skis. Do they handle well in deep pow and in trees? Im a beginner at pow skiing and not that fast skier. The skis are 175cm and im 180cm and they have marker griffons on them. He's telling me to offer a price but i dont really know how much to pay lol.. Tell me what u think about them. Thx
Jul 10 2013 7:15PM
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Blake.P
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Those are gonna be pretty short on you. I would definitely get a 185 instead. They ski really short with the rocker
Jul 10 2013 8:19PM
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SSchepkowski
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man above me is right. If you are a beginner you may be fine because with rocker they do ski short but that may be what you want. easy t maneuver soft. very forgiving. if they are in really good shape offer 400ish I would say, I would try to convince for less. just go off how good of shape they are in. plus they are pretty old. nudge him with that too

Jul 10 2013 8:26PM
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AaronO.
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I had never rode on a fat ski, or even a ski that wasn't a park ski, but I rented a pair of these for a trip to targhee this year and I was nervous at first I wouldn't be able to handle them but I honestly tore it up they can glide over Pow and mob over any choppy shit any conditions can throw at you. I would highly recommend them they're my new favorite pow ski
Jul 11 2013 4:52AM
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FrankerZ
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Forgot to ask.. The skis are center mounted, doesnt really sound good to me on a pow ski? should i remount them to like -3, -4?
Jul 11 2013 6:31AM
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SSchepkowski
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no leave them as is.
Jul 11 2013 2:06PM
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MartianMan
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The JJ is a classic pow ski, and it works for everyone from beginners to pros, due to its medium flex. It is great in the pow, and is pretty versatile in mixed snow. They have not changed the JJ in a number of years, so the 2010-2011 JJ will perform just as well as the 2014 model, so it is definitely a good ski to purchase for a deal as a previous model.
Jul 11 2013 8:33PM
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DoctorDogg
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175 seems a bit short; I'm ~180cm and I ski them in 185's. As for the mounting location, just use the factory suggestion, since they feel super far up the ski anyways.
Jul 11 2013 9:01PM
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FrankerZ
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Alright, thanks for the help. I bought the skis for $300 and they are in great condition.
Jul 12 2013 6:23AM
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