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Back After 8 Years, What's Good For Gear?

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Yeezus
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Haven't been able to hit the slopes in 7-8 years now, & been inactive on this site since then. Finally looking to get back into the swing of things this coming season but as I scrolled through the forum I've been pretty overwhelmed with the amount that has changed.

Additionally, my ski style & priorities are going to change as I am going to be teaching my girl how to ski, so I wont really be venturing into the park - though between all of my past injuries & general lack of advanced skill there, I'm not too incredibly upset about that (though I am just a bit).

Back in my day I used to ski Line Invaders, Afterbangs, boots were Full Tilts. ON3P was seemingly just coming up at the time, as was Moment, & all of these other brands.


I've done quite a bit of my own research but looking to know if there's any manufacturers I should lean towards, or ones I should avoid. Are there any skis for girl beginners that stand out from the others? Seems as if the range in pricing varies quite a bit, but it's also doubtful much has changed in skiing tech over the past years so used gear might also be an option. Any recommendations in this category would be great.

Info on myself:

- Going to likely be skiing in CT, maybe a few times in the Northeast or Utah. Should borders open up, then Courchevel might be in the books too.

- Looking for gear the will work all around the mountain. Would still like to hit the park too here & there & be fully capable of it.

- Skill level is average or slightly above, just not in the park.

- 5'10", 135lbs



Info on my gf:

- Will ski same places as me.

- Likely wont ski as much as me, but is 100% a beginner.

- I don't want to put her in shitty gear but also gear that is beginner friendly.

- 5'10", 110lbs



Looking forward to the responses.

**This thread was edited on Nov 2nd 2020 at 3:12:42am
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CatdickBojangles
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Get some ON3P Jeffery 96's or 102's depending on how fat you like your skis. You'll be able to rip anything and take laps in the park. Tyroila introduced the Attack series of bindings which everyone seems to love (I own a pair but have yet to ski them) they are cheap and durable or go with the classic Look Pivot cant beat it but its pricey. Boots are whatever fits you.

I taught (very painfully) my girlfriend to ski a few seasons back and she got the womens Salomon QST 86(?) and has seemed to like it. Very easy to ski and she seemed to love it.
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Yeezus
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CatdickBojanglesGet some ON3P Jeffery 96's or 102's depending on how fat you like your skis. You'll be able to rip anything and take laps in the park. Tyroila introduced the Attack series of bindings which everyone seems to love (I own a pair but have yet to ski them) they are cheap and durable or go with the classic Look Pivot cant beat it but its pricey. Boots are whatever fits you.

I taught (very painfully) my girlfriend to ski a few seasons back and she got the womens Salomon QST 86(?) and has seemed to like it. Very easy to ski and she seemed to love it.


Cool, going to look into those. I feel the process will be rather painful for myself too, but my hopes are high.
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Yeezus
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Ended up getting an amazing deal at a local store for a pair of Icelantic Nomad 95's. Price was too good to pass up on so those skis will be for my girlfriend. They're rather tall at 181 but gives her something to grow into skill wise. I guess due to the rocker they ski a bit shorter.



I myself am stuck between Line Blends & Chronics... tough as I want to be able to butter & fuck around so hence I want the Blends, but realistically I wont be hitting the park so I need the skis to perform well around the mountain, hence why Chronics are a thought too. Anyone have input in this regard?
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Non_State_Actor
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YeezusEnded up getting an amazing deal at a local store for a pair of Icelantic Nomad 95's. Price was too good to pass up on so those skis will be for my girlfriend. They're rather tall at 181 but gives her something to grow into skill wise. I guess due to the rocker they ski a bit shorter.



I myself am stuck between Line Blends & Chronics... tough as I want to be able to butter & fuck around so hence I want the Blends, but realistically I wont be hitting the park so I need the skis to perform well around the mountain, hence why Chronics are a thought too. Anyone have input in this regard?


You should bomb the nomads and get her the Oracle 88, Liberty Genesis 90, or Line Pandora 84 or 94.

Is 181 too short for you?
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animator
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YeezusEnded up getting an amazing deal at a local store for a pair of Icelantic Nomad 95's. Price was too good to pass up on so those skis will be for my girlfriend. They're rather tall at 181 but gives her something to grow into skill wise. I guess due to the rocker they ski a bit shorter.



I myself am stuck between Line Blends & Chronics... tough as I want to be able to butter & fuck around so hence I want the Blends, but realistically I wont be hitting the park so I need the skis to perform well around the mountain, hence why Chronics are a thought too. Anyone have input in this regard?


Even though they ski shorter that’s a long ski for a true beginner, I’d suggest ripping that yourself and going shorter for her
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Yeezus
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mystery3You should bomb the nomads and get her the Oracle 88, Liberty Genesis 90, or Line Pandora 84 or 94.

Is 181 too short for you?


Nope, 181 would be fine for me. Personally don't like the design on them though, wanted an all black ski or something subtle.
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Yeezus
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animatorEven though they ski shorter that’s a long ski for a true beginner, I’d suggest ripping that yourself and going shorter for her


Certainly, they are quite long & we're still considering something else for her, but I paid $350 new for them so I didn't want to pass that up.



She is a model and has really long legs, & in lieu of this the ski shop mentioned that though they would be a bit tougher to learn on, she would be okay. Still open to something else though as I was thinking it'd be smarter to be at 175-178.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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YeezusCertainly, they are quite long & we're still considering something else for her, but I paid $350 new for them so I didn't want to pass that up.



She is a model and has really long legs, & in lieu of this the ski shop mentioned that though they would be a bit tougher to learn on, she would be okay. Still open to something else though as I was thinking it'd be smarter to be at 175-178.


Okay, we'll probably need pics of your GF to give a more accurate recommendation though.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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YeezusEnded up getting an amazing deal at a local store for a pair of Icelantic Nomad 95's. Price was too good to pass up on so those skis will be for my girlfriend. They're rather tall at 181 but gives her something to grow into skill wise. I guess due to the rocker they ski a bit shorter.



I myself am stuck between Line Blends & Chronics... tough as I want to be able to butter & fuck around so hence I want the Blends, but realistically I wont be hitting the park so I need the skis to perform well around the mountain, hence why Chronics are a thought too. Anyone have input in this regard?


Chronics are solid skis. I'd also take a look at the reckoner 102. From everyone I've heard, they love it, and you can ski that pretty fast too.
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animator
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YeezusCertainly, they are quite long & we're still considering something else for her, but I paid $350 new for them so I didn't want to pass that up.



She is a model and has really long legs, & in lieu of this the ski shop mentioned that though they would be a bit tougher to learn on, she would be okay. Still open to something else though as I was thinking it'd be smarter to be at 175-178.


Yeah long legs don’t have too much to do w it man, too long is too long. Definitely a steal at that price though, so I get that.
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Yeezus
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BigPurpleSkiSuitOkay, we'll probably need pics of your GF to give a more accurate recommendation though.


Lol!
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Yeezus
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animatorYeah long legs don’t have too much to do w it man, too long is too long. Definitely a steal at that price though, so I get that.


Yea not sure, was just going based off of what the ski shop recommended. I've been out of this game too long so going with advice of those who might know more than me.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Short skis make a huge difference when starting. If she has done either ice skating or rollerblading, tell her its a lot like that, and that will help give her confidence. I taught my ex how to ski and once she thought of it as downhill rollerblading it got her past the mental block
YeezusYea not sure, was just going based off of what the ski shop recommended. I've been out of this game too long so going with advice of those who might know more than me.
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Yeezus
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BigPurpleSkiSuitShort skis make a huge difference when starting. If she has done either ice skating or rollerblading, tell her its a lot like that, and that will help give her confidence. I taught my ex how to ski and once she thought of it as downhill rollerblading it got her past the mental block


She can ice skate, was once an almost professional synchronized swimmer in Russia. I have a ton of confidence she'll pick up skiing very quickly & she's motivated to learn. But based on everything I've heard from you guys it might make sense to sell the Icelantic's & get a pair of shorter skis.
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FUUUCK
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Funny I was going to recommend Icelantic for some reason. I think you got a great ski. I've been riding everything on my Icelantic Gypsy Sknys for 4 seasons now and they're very very well built skis. Hope you enjoy them.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Keep them, spend money on boots, and then use short rental skis at first. Also, with each response I feel you made this thread less for advice and more to brag about your GF
YeezusShe can ice skate, was once an almost professional synchronized swimmer in Russia. I have a ton of confidence she'll pick up skiing very quickly & she's motivated to learn. But based on everything I've heard from you guys it might make sense to sell the Icelantic's & get a pair of shorter skis.
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Yeezus
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Hadn’t considered rentals, but might be a good bet. I’ve just always seen rentals as a bit of a waste. From what I recall too my local mountain never really had the greatest of rentals either, but maybe that has changed.

But i’m sorry you feel that way - if that was the case then per your request would have attached photos. Nonetheless just attempting to give as much context as possible per what’s being spoken about in the thread.


BigPurpleSkiSuitKeep them, spend money on boots, and then use short rental skis at first. Also, with each response I feel you made this thread less for advice and more to brag about your GF
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Yeezus
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Prior to going into the local ski shop I had never heard of Icelantic, but doing some research afterwords seems to point to the fact that they are brilliant skis built under a high standard of quality.

Personally I still want to go in the direction of Line though it’s a bit tough of a decision since I already have these - I just dislike the graphics very much.
FUUUCKFunny I was going to recommend Icelantic for some reason. I think you got a great ski. I've been riding everything on my Icelantic Gypsy Sknys for 4 seasons now and they're very very well built skis. Hope you enjoy them.
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