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mrush142
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I currently have some simple 170 salomon skis that I bought from craigslist for like $140. I have recently gotten into park (jumps, boxes, tubes) and have noticed that my skis grab a lot when I try to do a 180 and I fall. My friend told me I should look into twin tip skis.

I would just like some ski info for new-park newbs like me and what I should consider. I am not trying to spend that much money and am think used because of that.

I also have my boots and bindings from the salomon ski bundle that I bought, so would those bindings/boots work for new skis or would that be something I also have to invest in.

Thanks for anyone that helps me!

p.s i attached a very bad picture of the skis that I have
Nov 18 2019 11:26AM
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Granby_killdozer
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buy full tilts.
Nov 18 2019 11:44AM
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John18_6
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Would definitely recommend getting a pair of twin tips. You can find them online for pretty cheap and could even swap your current bindings on them. If you don't want to buy new skis you could try the old school method of heating up the tails and bending them. But I think buying new sticks will be easier.
Nov 18 2019 11:51AM
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Ginger_Drew
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If you're just trying to keep it cheap and get twin tips, take a look on the buy/sell/trade forms. Depending on your height, I think around a 170 sized ski should be a fine starting place. Just make sure that you're buying something that isn't completely blown out.
You can have your local ski shop mount the bindings onto whatever skis you buy.
Nov 18 2019 11:54AM
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mrush142
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Ginger_DrewIf you're just trying to keep it cheap and get twin tips, take a look on the buy/sell/trade forms. Depending on your height, I think around a 170 sized ski should be a fine starting place. Just make sure that you're buying something that isn't completely blown out.
You can have your local ski shop mount the bindings onto whatever skis you buy.


I am 6'2 and weigh 190, so is 170 still a good size?
Nov 18 2019 11:59AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Definitely go for a new set of skis since those are pretty old, but you can still learn park on those skis before you switch over to a new set.

Here's a nice tutorial for 180s, maybe it can solve your issue of skis grabbing. It sounds like to me you're initiating the turn too early.


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/945047/How-To-180-On-Skis
Nov 18 2019 12:07PM
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Dilldoes
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mrush142I am 6'2 and weigh 190, so is 170 still a good size?


No.

I am 5'9 around 160 and I ski a 184. You need something in the 175-190 range.

Look on Facebook and Craiglist as well for deals. You should be able to find something for about the same price you spent on those Salomons. Do as much research as possible too. Every ski is different and can offer a different experience. Are you looking to learn to do 60+ foot jumps or do you just like to jib around the mountain? These factors along with others can help determine the right ski even if you are buying used.
Nov 18 2019 12:29PM
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whackhouse
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When I got a pair of line skis, i learned so many tricks, they have a lot of lightweight skis good for progression. check out the honey badger, you might be able to find an older pair for cheap. Your boots are probably fine for what youre doing as long as they fit you good and arent too clapped out. as for bindings it doesnt make sense for you to remount those bindings on your skis. given your height and weight id say it probably makes sense to get skis that are about 178, I have a friend who is 5,11 and 170 and he rides 171 skis just fine. (me and my friends make fun of him for it but its his preference) but i am a little shorter and weigh 160 and i prefer a 180 size ski. maybe go to a shop and see what they reccomend. you dont have to buy anything but the person there will know what theyre talking about and be able to give you better advice than anyone over the internet.
Nov 18 2019 1:13PM
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Ginger_Drew
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mrush142I am 6'2 and weigh 190, so is 170 still a good size?


I would look for something around a 175-180. If you're just starting out park skiing, it's a little easier to start with something undersized rather than oversized. As you get better, you'll want to be around a 185 I would guess.
Nov 18 2019 2:06PM
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crustyboot.420
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Just get some cheap twintips and send it for the boys
Nov 18 2019 2:55PM
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mrush142
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skithemidwestttNo.

I am 5'9 around 160 and I ski a 184. You need something in the 175-190 range.

Look on Facebook and Craiglist as well for deals. You should be able to find something for about the same price you spent on those Salomons. Do as much research as possible too. Every ski is different and can offer a different experience. Are you looking to learn to do 60+ foot jumps or do you just like to jib around the mountain? These factors along with others can help determine the right ski even if you are buying used.


Not big jumps like that, but around 20-30ft and be comfortable on rails, tubes, boxes.
Nov 18 2019 3:21PM
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Dilldoes
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mrush142Not big jumps like that, but around 20-30ft and be comfortable on rails, tubes, boxes.

When you find a ski your interested look at the reviews. Sounds to me like you would like something that is a little "soft" for butters etc since you wont be hitting larger jump lines.
Nov 19 2019 10:33AM
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mrush142
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skithemidwestttWhen you find a ski your interested look at the reviews. Sounds to me like you would like something that is a little "soft" for butters etc since you wont be hitting larger jump lines.


What is your/anyone's opinion on these:

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874476/FS--Surface-Double-Time-skis--180cm--128-90-117-?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=alerts#p-14077985

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874366/Fs-181-Moment-Reno-Rocker--Dalbello-rampage-ID-boot-29-5--Tyrolia--4frnt--binding--Tall-T

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874486/FS--Deviation-Ballistic-Skis---Coalition-La-Nieve-Skis
Nov 19 2019 11:14AM
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Thot.exe
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Ginger_DrewI would look for something around a 175-180. If you're just starting out park skiing, it's a little easier to start with something undersized rather than oversized. As you get better, you'll want to be around a 185 I would guess.

I completely agree with this. It sounds like you are more into rails and spinning so something on the shorter side will help you with more control and faster spins. Longer skis just make landing jumps easier and provide more stability when skiing fast. I am 6'2 and ride 178 cm line chronics and I love them. I prefer rails but I can still land the biggers jumps with confidence.
Nov 19 2019 11:20AM
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Dilldoes
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mrush142What is your/anyone's opinion on these:

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874476/FS--Surface-Double-Time-skis--180cm--128-90-117-?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=alerts#p-14077985

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874366/Fs-181-Moment-Reno-Rocker--Dalbello-rampage-ID-boot-29-5--Tyrolia--4frnt--binding--Tall-T

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/874486/FS--Deviation-Ballistic-Skis---Coalition-La-Nieve-Skis


https://www.newschoolers.com/news/read/The-Roofbox-Review-2020-Deviation-Ballistic
Nov 19 2019 11:35AM
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Ryanvdonk
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your boots are probably fine unless they're super worn out. I would guess those bindings are past indemnification, so you won't be able to transfer them to new skis unless you mount them yourself. if you're looking used there's a good chance you can find skis with bindings.
Nov 19 2019 1:19PM
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lifelive
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Buy those Double Times! Right sizing for ya, and you'll already have bindings that you can use.
Nov 20 2019 1:24PM
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