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Getting new skis

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galardogod
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I have NO idea what to get i'm looking for something light and in the 300-400 dollar range, i have some intrest in the future spin but i question its all mountain ability. I dont need any thing to fat cause i live in the east. And i ski mostly park.
Nov 22 2013 8:18PM
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coldcuts69
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look for past year's ski models

hella cheap
Nov 22 2013 8:26PM
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humpty
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jibs
Nov 22 2013 9:19PM
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Willskiforfree
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If your looking for all mountain get the Blend, Its nearly as wide as the TC Ski but has like 0 swing weight and holds well in the park.
Nov 23 2013 1:02AM
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brend
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The blend costs like 600 bucks so it is over his budget . Maybe the el ray?
Nov 23 2013 1:19AM
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ThaLorax
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The Blend is 100mm in the waist, while the TC is 93 in the waste.....



That said, the Blend is a great ski.
Nov 23 2013 1:20AM
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-WZ-
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joystick these
Nov 23 2013 1:37AM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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Get the ones with the coolest topsheet.
Nov 23 2013 1:47AM
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galardogod
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Was actually giveing serious thought to the blend aswell they are 399 on skis.com any one know how light and durable they are?
Nov 23 2013 6:40AM
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galardogod
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+k to every one whos helped
Nov 23 2013 6:42AM
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galardogod
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Nvm you answered wieght but are they durable?
Nov 23 2013 6:44AM
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Scotty_Boy
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You could try to find last year's ARVs. Those had a 100 waist and can probably hold their own in the park.
Nov 24 2013 7:33PM
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soupcan
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Maybe the ar7. they are a stiffer ski which will be able to ski around the mountain but are still classified as a park ski with there relatively narrow waist in the mid 80s. As for the price point I'm sure you could find a pair of last years models in that price range
Nov 24 2013 7:37PM
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mwskis
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You could take the risk of getting Line Afterbangs which are 75% Park and 25% all mountain. Or you could stay in the safe and get Armada AR7's which are like 60% Park and 40% all mountain. But those are probs your best options!
Nov 24 2013 8:12PM
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galardogod
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Aren't The afterbangs are heavey?
Nov 24 2013 9:09PM
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mwskis
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I guess but worth it
Nov 24 2013 10:02PM
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galardogod
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Currently looking at scott jib tws and nordica double six
Nov 24 2013 10:34PM
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