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JustStartingPark
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What skis and bindings should i get? I'm 13, a little over 5 feet tall and weigh around 90 pounds. I'm looking for a park ski but I will ski downhill some with them. What would you recommend I get? Thanks for looking and any good input
Mar 12 2014 9:47PM
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MACK.
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since you are very little ill think something like the line masterminds with some marker free tens or salomon z10s would do nicely

Mar 12 2014 9:52PM
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JustStartingPark
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Have any suggestions on din or length of ski?
Mar 12 2014 9:53PM
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JustStartingPark
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+k for help or suggestions
Mar 12 2014 10:00PM
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OzzyJ
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Squire bindings with K2 Juvys thats what i had when I was your age and size. It was great because now with new skis I can still use the squire bindings. I loved the combo!
Mar 12 2014 10:00PM
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OzzyJ
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I mounted mine a little to the back because I thought it would be good for downhill (carving and that stuff) but it really sucked and now that I have center mounted skis I am so much happier and I can still carve pretty hard with center mounted skis
Mar 12 2014 10:05PM
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JustStartingPark
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Anybody else? Thank you for the input you two
Mar 13 2014 6:45AM
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Melbourne.
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If your going to get some binding I'd go with the squires at the least they were my first pair and I still use them. Also Masterminds might not be a good idea if you start to go hard your gunna end up with a snapped/ extremely delaminated ski. I think the Elan slingshots would be a good fit, those are buttery, easy to ride for smaller riders.
Mar 13 2014 7:07AM
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S.J.W
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quote reply with what type of park skiing you want to do, how often your'e going to venture outside the park, skill level and price range
Mar 13 2014 7:20AM
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JustStartingPark
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ill probably mostly hit jumps. will do boxes and rails every once in awhile. I will go outside the park some. Park, im starting, but downhill im a pretty good skier. Price doesnt really matter as long as its not insane
Mar 13 2014 5:05PM
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Melbourne.
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elan sling shots are a good bet, super stable for you
Mar 13 2014 6:25PM
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JustStartingPark
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Would the squires work with them?
Mar 13 2014 7:51PM
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JustStartingPark
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Anything else guys
Mar 15 2014 11:06AM
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MontanaMuggin
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Nordica soul riders, with marker griffons or solomon sth2 13 bindings.
Mar 15 2014 11:47AM
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last_tango
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I would recommend spending more on the bindings. With some luck you can make bindings last a solid 5 years and squires won't do that for you when you out grow them. Go with some tyrolia attack 13 or look px12. Budget bindings that will work for you now and will work for you down the road.

As far as skis go with something cheap that has the edges intact and isn't delaming. You are going to outgrow the skis quick and most likely thrash them against metal rails. Go with a good deal with a mid flexing ski. Look into used if that's an option.
Mar 15 2014 1:21PM
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JustStartingPark
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ok thanks
Mar 15 2014 4:25PM
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JustStartingPark
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help please
Mar 15 2014 10:05PM
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JustStartingPark
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bump
Mar 16 2014 12:22PM
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JustStartingPark
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Mar 16 2014 3:37PM
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H3NRY
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I would say Salomon Suspect 151 with the Look px12. Durable and good all around skis. Very durable bindings for a good price. Your local ski shop will determine your din.
Mar 16 2014 6:25PM
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S.J.W
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K2 juvys for sure sound perfect for you dude binding wise doesn'treally matter
Mar 30 2014 6:32AM
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