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How should i spend my $350

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gohamsam
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My buddy just offered to sell me his opuses with atomic sth 16's for $350. I ski mostly in the park at snoqualmie on a pair of thalls (currently my only pair of skis) but i also go up to stevens or alpental when it has snowed recently, and when i do the thalls dont do too well in the deeper snow. However when i ski in the park, my jump game is WEAK. I can land 3s and 5s with some grabs and have landed a few 7s but have never learned anything more than that (i cannot backflip on a trampoline either). I could also spend my $350 to buy a decent trampoline on craigslist and hopefully this would lead to improvement in the park.

Sparknotes: should i buy opuses or a trampoline?
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Sep 14 2014 1:29PM
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Nacho+
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Put it in the bank
Sep 14 2014 1:30PM
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-emile-
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get the skis man that's a steal
Sep 14 2014 1:34PM
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Lucas
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-emile-get the skis man that's a steal


This. As long as they're in good condition that's a tight setup.
Sep 14 2014 1:39PM
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gohamsam
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LucasThis. As long as they're in good condition that's a tight setup.


There in perfect condition, its just that my friend blew out his ankle on the first run he took on them so now he hates them and wants to get rid of them
Sep 14 2014 1:43PM
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kalle.
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buy the skis man, buy the skis
Sep 14 2014 1:47PM
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Nate.Dog
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a $350 trampoline is not a trampoline worth having
Sep 14 2014 1:48PM
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-emile-
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gohamsamThere in perfect condition, its just that my friend blew out his ankle on the first run he took on them so now he hates them and wants to get rid of them


then why is this even a question ?



600$ skis + 350$ bindings = >350
Sep 14 2014 1:49PM
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HuckNorris44
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Learn to backflip in the pow on some opus's. Buy the skis
Sep 14 2014 1:56PM
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Spiri7o
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Just make sure they are in good shape with no major signs of abuse
Sep 14 2014 4:38PM
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SnowshoeThompson
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700 tacos from jack in the box
Sep 14 2014 4:48PM
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robotdna
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Opuses for sure!

Start learning tricks on BC booters. I've found I'm able to go bigger when I don't have an icy park landing to worry about. Plus, pow and all mountain is just more fun on fatter skis. You won't enjoy 25cms of fresh on THalls, I think. Or at least, as much as pow skis.
Sep 14 2014 4:55PM
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casey_cope
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hookers
Sep 14 2014 5:02PM
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crotchvent
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SnowshoeThompson700 tacos from jack in the box


You should do this and share a few with me.
Sep 14 2014 5:15PM
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toastyteenagers
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SnowshoeThompson700 tacos from jack in the box


sounds like a party
Sep 14 2014 6:35PM
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.FRY.
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buy a really really nice fedora
Sep 14 2014 6:38PM
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gohamsam
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Thanks for the advice! I just picked up the skis! For some reason i thought i could get a really nice trampoline for $350 but i guess not haha
Sep 14 2014 6:38PM
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.FRY.
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gohamsamFor some reason i thought i could get a really nice trampoline for $350 but i guess not haha


yaaa no
Sep 14 2014 6:45PM
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cultrara
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Nate.Doga $350 trampoline is not a trampoline worth having


got my tramp by the side of the road for free... I love that thing to death
Sep 14 2014 6:58PM
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ZachAndCheese
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should have bought $350 worth of weed, rookie mistake
Sep 14 2014 7:26PM
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AlexMartini
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https://steptproductions.com/store
Sep 14 2014 7:50PM
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Japaneezy
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AlexMartinihttps://steptproductions.com/store


... sneaky
Sep 14 2014 7:57PM
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413Crew
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gohamsamMy buddy just offered to sell me his opuses with atomic sth 16's for $350. I ski mostly in the park at snoqualmie on a pair of thalls (currently my only pair of skis) but i also go up to stevens or alpental when it has snowed recently, and when i do the thalls dont do too well in the deeper snow. However when i ski in the park, my jump game is WEAK. I can land 3s and 5s with some grabs and have landed a few 7s but have never learned anything more than that (i cannot backflip on a trampoline either). I could also spend my $350 to buy a decent trampoline on craigslist and hopefully this would lead to improvement in the park.

Sparknotes: should i buy opuses or a trampoline?



i dont trust craigslist....
Sep 14 2014 8:36PM
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KillaSeason
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hookers and blow
Sep 14 2014 9:36PM
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Lucas
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gohamsamThere in perfect condition, its just that my friend blew out his ankle on the first run he took on them so now he hates them and wants to get rid of them


Who's your friend? I might know him.

Qualmie loks.

Also, if you don't buy them tell your friend I will.
Sep 14 2014 11:28PM
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-gram-
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definitely buy the skis
Sep 15 2014 5:32AM
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Toaster-Tony
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Skiing is way more fun than jumping on a trampoline. You know what to do.
Sep 15 2014 4:45PM
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DatBoi
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Spend it on cocaine and cheap hookers. just don't kill the hookers..
Sep 15 2014 7:33PM
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North_Ace
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invest in enron
Sep 20 2014 4:35AM
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North_Ace
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invest in enron
Sep 20 2014 4:35AM
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North_Ace
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invest in enron
Sep 20 2014 4:35AM
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hoodcrew
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hey if you buy the movie you'll still have $340 left over for skis and pbr
Sep 20 2014 3:13PM
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mik0tsi
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Nate.Doga $350 trampoline is not a trampoline worth having


Well. I got a NEW trampoline for 230 dollars and i there has been done a triple front into back and double corks without a double bounce.
Sep 20 2014 3:36PM
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