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Skis in the $300-$500 range???

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nnv
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My 2018 tigersnakes recently brok and I looking to put some more money into new skis. I am looking for something really flexible and pretty skinny underfoot. Any suggestions?
Feb 1 2019 11:03PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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https://www.freezeproshop.com/skis/filter[gender]:m/sortkey:price-asc

Check Freezepro

Probably the best deals ATM
Feb 2 2019 3:32AM
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TimersMix
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Xx_Ac1dTr1p_xXhttps://www.freezeproshop.com/skis/filter[gender]:m/sortkey:price-asc

Check Freezepro

Probably the best deals ATM


Second this. Just watch out for import taxes.
Feb 2 2019 3:37AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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TimersMixSecond this. Just watch out for import taxes.


They're VAT free as far as I know
Feb 2 2019 3:40AM
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TimersMix
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Yea VAT free but like NZ charges you duty and GST if it's over $400 NZD. Not sure about USA

**This post was edited on Feb 2nd 2019 at 3:43:11am
Feb 2 2019 3:42AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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TimersMixYea VAT free but like NZ charges you duty and GST if it's over $400 NZD. Not sure about USA

**This post was edited on Feb 2nd 2019 at 3:43:11am


Oh shit, I thought by that the ski would get in import free?

I just bought $700 of new outerwear. The parcel has been waiting to clear for like 3 weeks now and I am guessing there'll be like $200 of import fees.
Feb 2 2019 3:46AM
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Tobyskis
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http://Www.corbetts.com
Line honeybadgers, super flexy
Feb 2 2019 6:16AM
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Greg_K
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TobyskisWww.corbetts.com
Line honeybadgers, super flexy


^^^^ This!!! $359.99 CAN for them.

Corbetts.com or their discount/overstock store ASOGEAR.com is always way cheaper than Feeeze Pro on gear.
Feb 2 2019 8:26AM
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shin-bang
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Vishnu "wet". in your price range. super soft
Feb 2 2019 12:19PM
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tomatonater
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Talk to your local shop about getting ahold of a rep. Reps usually have brand new skis for the low. Ex: I just got ARV 106 which is out of stock on Armada's site for $314
Feb 3 2019 9:48AM
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FruitBootPro
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https://surfaceskis.com/
Feb 3 2019 3:07PM
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Makressman
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tomatonaterTalk to your local shop about getting ahold of a rep. Reps usually have brand new skis for the low. Ex: I just got ARV 106 which is out of stock on Armada's site for $314


Please elaborate..... sounds like a good idea
Feb 3 2019 3:16PM
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tomatonater
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MakressmanPlease elaborate..... sounds like a good idea

Just be familiar with your local shop. Talk to people about emailing/calling reps about skis. Just knowing who to talk to can get you a long way in the ski world.
Feb 3 2019 3:18PM
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_Jeffrey_
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Agreed! Cap Construction sucks!
Feb 3 2019 5:19PM
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nnv
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TheVictatorhttps://surfaceskis.com/


Surface skis are trash
Feb 3 2019 10:00PM
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HaydenB
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Full Tilts
Feb 4 2019 11:33AM
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SofaKingSick
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if a 178 fits you, you can upgrade to the wallisch for $360 here. not particularly soft i guess but it's a good park ski

https://www.levelninesports.com/line-tom-wallisch-pro-skis-2018

but glancing over the thread it looks like you might not be in US so i can't tell you how affordable shipping will be. worth checking out tho
Feb 4 2019 1:52PM
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Woos
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shin-bangVishnu "wet". in your price range. super soft


Being in his price range doesn't mean anything if they are out of stock. Although I agree with your recommendation. Honestly other than ON3P and Moment you can get almost every park ski for that price point. You might just need to wait for a sale or buy an older graphic but that's not hard to do.
Feb 4 2019 4:09PM
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shin-bang
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WoosBeing in his price range doesn't mean anything if they are out of stock. Although I agree with your recommendation. Honestly other than ON3P and Moment you can get almost every park ski for that price point. You might just need to wait for a sale or buy an older graphic but that's not hard to do.


just because there out of stock on the website, doesnt mean you cant get them anywhere else.

i literally just did an 8 sec search and found some for sale.

even op could email the company and see when theyll be back in stock if wanting to buy from the company direct.

seek and ye shall find bro.

tru about what you said.. there are a lot of park skis out there for a good deal
Feb 4 2019 5:47PM
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Woos
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shin-bangjust because there out of stock on the website, doesnt mean you cant get them anywhere else.

i literally just did an 8 sec search and found some for sale.

even op could email the company and see when theyll be back in stock if wanting to buy from the company direct.

seek and ye shall find bro.

tru about what you said.. there are a lot of park skis out there for a good deal


Where did you find them? I already own a pair so I haven't looked. It'd be nice to have cuz I get emailed daily about my Wets and if I want to sell them. Also I just noticed I have a fat chunk of topsheet missing from one of my skis 30 minutes ago on my break at work. Might need a new pair sooner than I thought now... Sucks cuz they are the most fun ski I've ever owned and I didn't even take them to a rail yet. I wonder what I did cuz they are pretty damn beefy skis. Seems like once the topsheet goes on these though that it's game over due to how crisp the layer is.
Feb 4 2019 5:53PM
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shin-bang
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WoosWhere did you find them? I already own a pair so I haven't looked. It'd be nice to have cuz I get emailed daily about my Wets and if I want to sell them. Also I just noticed I have a fat chunk of topsheet missing from one of my skis 30 minutes ago on my break at work. Might need a new pair sooner than I thought now... Sucks cuz they are the most fun ski I've ever owned and I didn't even take them to a rail yet. I wonder what I did cuz they are pretty damn beefy skis. Seems like once the topsheet goes on these though that it's game over due to how crisp the layer is.


shame dude. sorry to hear that.

there was one used pair in a 177 on the first page of sell and trade. lots of people interested but the seller hasnt responded yet.. not sure if theyve sold or nah
Feb 4 2019 6:02PM
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Woos
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shin-bangshame dude. sorry to hear that.

there was one used pair in a 177 on the first page of sell and trade. lots of people interested but the seller hasnt responded yet.. not sure if theyve sold or nah


Ya I know. Too small for me though. I don't see this website selling Wets that you told me about and I checked Google and DDG. Did you just mean that NS thread? I already knew about that.
Feb 4 2019 7:35PM
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shin-bang
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WoosYa I know. Too small for me though. I don't see this website selling Wets that you told me about and I checked Google and DDG. Did you just mean that NS
thread? I already knew about that.


Yea it was just on BnS. Sorry m8
Feb 5 2019 12:17AM
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yung_deroode
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Honey badger would be good for you. Gets budget and needs by the sound of tings. If your willing to up your budget, quite a few doors open up. Check out the Faction Prodigy 2.0. Little wider at 96mm UF but soft and playful. Also the BDOG from Armada fails to disappoint. Extremely playful ski.
Feb 5 2019 12:31AM
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Park.
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I own a pair of Bdogs and I really like them. Super fun skis but not ideal for tail butters. I personally like them a ton, but I can see how some people could be disappointed.

IMO, I don't think stepping to honey badgers will do much for you if you broke tigersnakes. They are really similar skis in terms of quality, and I see the same thing happening again to you.

Check out the Facet Regulators though. I've been on a pair of 171s and 181s and they are super playful. Honestly comparable to Vishnus in a lot of ways. Super light, and produced in the best factory in NA (Never Summer).
Feb 8 2019 12:16PM
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