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Ski setup for 900 usd

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Skiierman69
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my friend wants to get into park skiing and his limit is 900 dollars including boots and skis and bindings what would be the best setup hes going to be a park skier beginner level
Aug 10 2020 2:39AM
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JmckR
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Beginner_is_memy friend wants to get into park skiing and his limit is 900 dollars including boots and skis and bindings what would be the best setup hes going to be a park skier beginner level


Beginner skier or beginner park skier? If he can already ski to a decent level, which he should do if he's entering the park at all, then you should both know the boots don't particularity matter, as long as they fit well.

Skis wise, try and grab something from last year.
https://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/line-tom-wallisch-pro-2020#image=162716/648078/clone.jpg
It's a shame Line don't do the Tigernsnake model anymore as they were the perfect entry level park ski, but the TW skis are spot on really for the price.

Bindings, again, do not really matter for entry level. I'd go with Marker bindings ideally, the squires are cheap and pretty sturdy, or Griffin if it fits the budget.
https://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/marker-squire-11-id#image=140431/579831/marker-squire-11-id-ski-bindings-2021-.jpg
Aug 10 2020 5:33AM
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crustyboot.420
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If the guy weights over 100lbs he shouldn't buy squires
Aug 10 2020 7:50AM
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.nasty
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I bet we could drum up something for him at Slope Style. We have most sizes of the Drop Kick Pro from Full Tilt for only 239.99. Then it'd be easy to find him a full ski set up for around 400-500 no problem. Feel free to message me with questions and what size ski he may be looking for. I'd recommend making sure about boot size and possibly going to a fitter to determine the boot size needed though.
Aug 10 2020 8:40AM
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JmckR
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nolliebackflipIf the guy weights over 100lbs he shouldn't buy squires


Hmmm, by Squires did me just fine for 2 seasons are hucking.
Then again, I only weigh 150lbs, so I'm not particularly heavy. I've got Warden 13s now as I'm a far better skier than I was 2 seasons ago.
Aug 10 2020 11:18AM
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nolaan
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.nastyI bet we could drum up something for him at Slope Style. We have most sizes of the Drop Kick Pro from Full Tilt for only 239.99. Then it'd be easy to find him a full ski set up for around 400-500 no problem. Feel free to message me with questions and what size ski he may be looking for. I'd recommend making sure about boot size and possibly going to a fitter to determine the boot size needed though.


Yo big ups to the local shops reaching out and being involved in the community!! You guys are the bee's knees
Aug 10 2020 1:05PM
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SoggyOatmeal420
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Hard to go wrong with some arv 86s with tyrolia attack 13s. 96 too if you get more snow or like a wider platform.
Aug 10 2020 1:13PM
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.nasty
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nolaanYo big ups to the local shops reaching out and being involved in the community!! You guys are the bee's knees

We strive to be a no hassle and community involved presence!! Always
Aug 10 2020 1:22PM
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highpeak
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.nastyI bet we could drum up something for him at Slope Style. We have most sizes of the Drop Kick Pro from Full Tilt for only 239.99. Then it'd be easy to find him a full ski set up for around 400-500 no problem. Feel free to message me with questions and what size ski he may be looking for. I'd recommend making sure about boot size and possibly going to a fitter to determine the boot size needed though.


The one time I was in Breck for a few days I broke my Pivot 18 and you guys fixed it and flipped it back to me overnight! forever thankful for that right there
Aug 10 2020 2:16PM
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ScaryDumpTruck
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He could get armada arvs or line honey badgers + tyrolia attack 13s if he wants full tilts.
Aug 10 2020 2:51PM
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.nasty
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highpeakThe one time I was in Breck for a few days I broke my Pivot 18 and you guys fixed it and flipped it back to me overnight! forever thankful for that right there


I have a feeling I may have fixed more pivots for people over the years than really anyone. Hmm I wonder.. haha
Aug 10 2020 5:57PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Spend 400 dollars on boots that fit, 400 on skis and bindings
Aug 10 2020 9:29PM
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animator
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BigPurpleSkiSuitSpend 400 dollars on boots that fit, 400 on skis and bindings

This. Not necessarily those numbers but spend the biggest chunk of money on boots, they are the last thing you want to cheap out on. Good boots, bindings that are DIN range-appropriate, and most of the cheap twins are gonna be just fine for learning (ARV, K2 Press, etc)
Aug 10 2020 10:06PM
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