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Let’s buy a pair of skis

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_Martinsson
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Okay so this year I am going to buy a new pair of skis and looking for some recommendations.

I do live in Sweden so I do not want some extreme shipping cost thank you.
I am 182 cm and weights around 75 kg I will also buy bindings and looking for Look 12,14.
I ski park and all mountain and want a playful but a bit wider ski, I ride TW line first model and they feel a bit to stiff.
Jul 16 2018 4:38PM
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Jagz_87
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on3p wrens... should be good
Jul 16 2018 4:57PM
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Non_State_Actor
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_MartinssonI do live in Sweden so I do not want some extreme shipping cost thank you.
I am 182 cm and weights around 75 kg I will also buy bindings and looking for Look 12,14.


Can you give a quick breakdown on what brands are widely available in Sweden?

I know the boutique american brands are expensive there due to shipping costs, and probably tariffs now??? Do you have access to the indie euro brands like Amplid, Majesty, Black Crows, etc.?

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Jul 16 2018 5:21PM
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Colingarnes
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Jagz_87on3p wrens... should be good

Wren's for park and all mountain and a playful ride...? Lol
Jul 16 2018 5:50PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Might be cliche, but if you're willing to spend money, a candide 2.0 might be a good fit, or a 3.0 if you're spending lots of time out of park and want wider
Jul 16 2018 6:05PM
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_Martinsson
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mystery3Can you give a quick breakdown on what brands are widely available in Sweden?

I know the boutique american brands are expensive there do to shipping costs, and probably tariffs now??? Do you have access to the indie euro brands like Amplid, Majesty, Black Crows, etc.?


Well, I now black crows are pretty easy to find without shipping inside of Europe, then line, armada and those types of brands are popular here!
Jul 16 2018 9:42PM
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powpatrol
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_MartinssonWell, I now black crows are pretty easy to find without shipping inside of Europe, then line, armada and those types of brands are popular here!


Black crows do a ski called the camox which is a great all mountain ski which handles park quite well.
Armada ARV 96-106 are good park/all mountain skis also
Jul 17 2018 5:08AM
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JulianSharpe
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Blacksheep sports in Germany have a decent selection of skis in, some RMU apostle 106 and 98's in stock which might suit. Or I've got a set of Throwdown 105s which I love - Down are another euro brand and do a really good pre-sale starting in August, blokes who run it are always super helpful if you hit them up on facebook too.
Jul 17 2018 8:31AM
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_Martinsson
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powpatrolBlack crows do a ski called the camox which is a great all mountain ski which handles park quite well.
Armada ARV 96-106 are good park/all mountain skis also


Okay, I am thinking about movement fly 105 bit not sure where to nuu and in what lenght. 178 or 185?
Jul 17 2018 12:56PM
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_Martinsson
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But* buy*
Jul 17 2018 12:58PM
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powpatrol
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_MartinssonOkay, I am thinking about movement fly 105 bit not sure where to nuu and in what lenght. 178 or 185?


lol i just had the same debate with the fly 105.
It's definitely a soft ski but will most likely perform to what your looking for as long as you don't push it too hard
If you do purchase, head for the 185 as the rocker will make the ski feel more like 182-3
Jul 17 2018 2:02PM
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_Martinsson
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powpatrollol i just had the same debate with the fly 105.
It's definitely a soft ski but will most likely perform to what your looking for as long as you don't push it too hard
If you do purchase, head for the 185 as the rocker will make the ski feel more like 182-3


I’m currently skiing 171 skis and they feel a bit short and if I want to get in the powder I also think the 185 will feel better. Thanks man!
Jul 17 2018 2:10PM
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powpatrol
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_MartinssonI’m currently skiing 171 skis and they feel a bit short and if I want to get in the powder I also think the 185 will feel better. Thanks man!


Glad to help,you'll have fun!
Jul 17 2018 2:16PM
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Jagz_87
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ColingarnesWren's for park and all mountain and a playful ride...? Lol


sheesh my bad... meant kartels lol
Jul 17 2018 2:34PM
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