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I Need Skis

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zwilly
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I need to get some skis but I just have no clue what to get. Im about a 156 to 160 size so its kinda hard to find a good ski. I want pretty flexy skis with a good butterzone. Im also trying to find a completely symmetrical ski to throw some good switch stuff. HELP! (try to keep the pricezone below 500)
Feb 24 2014 9:59PM
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yangumane
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how tall are you?
Feb 24 2014 9:59PM
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zwilly
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like 5 feet
Feb 24 2014 10:01PM
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yangumane
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I would get a ski around the 160cm mark. you'll be able to control it, without growing out of them too fast. You could get the Line Chronic in a 164, it's a good ski with a good price (500 new, 400 or less if you get an older model). It's also light, so you can control it even though it's a little long for you.
Feb 24 2014 10:09PM
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John18_6
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I heard Jack Schmid has some he's selling that would be a great fit.
Apr 19 2016 11:07AM
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hot.pocket
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swillyI need to get some skis but I just have no clue what to get. Im about a 156 to 160 size so its kinda hard to find a good ski. I want pretty flexy skis with a good butterzone. Im also trying to find a completely symmetrical ski to throw some good switch stuff. HELP! (try to keep the pricezone below 500)


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Where do you ski (both region and park / all mountain / backcountry)

ALSO PSA TO EVERYONE:

You do not need a fully symmetrical ski to throw some good switch stuff. Most park skis are not fully symmetrical due to the fact that you ski differently when riding switch. It is not terrible to get a ski that is mounted 2-5 cm back from true center for park riding and I guarantee that most of you would not be able to tell the difference between a center mounted ski and a ski set at -2 cm granted you weren't told which one was which prior to riding them.
Apr 19 2016 11:48AM
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Rowan.morris
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The volkl one
Apr 19 2016 11:59AM
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hot.pocket
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Rowan.morrisThe volkl one


Your response is pitiful.
Apr 19 2016 12:06PM
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Rowan.morris
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hot.pocketYour response is pitiful.


Why?
Apr 19 2016 6:48PM
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hot.pocket
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Rowan.morrisWhy?


I read it as the volkl one like that one volkl ski, didn't realize it was called the One.
Apr 19 2016 7:35PM
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Rowan.morris
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hot.pocketI read it as the volkl one like that one volkl ski, didn't realize it was called the One.


Yeah dude it's all good but anyways the volkl one is actually a great ski in all conditions, I skied it for two seasons a few years ago and it was great, And it comes in a 156 length, I would definitely recommend
Apr 19 2016 7:51PM
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Jesse_
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Are you doing park? Or like all mountain.
Apr 19 2016 9:48PM
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John18_6
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lol
Apr 20 2016 4:18PM
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