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Cheap park setup?

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xiaolongbao
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Right now my quiver is a big all mountain ski in the jeffrey 108, and an atomic vantage 86 for on piste and my PSIA exams. I use the 108s in the park because I love the ski but I really want something specific for park jumps and rails. also skinner and a little shorter.

Problem is I'm poor as fuck and with coronavirus I haven't exactly been working a ton this year because I'm a bartender/server in a state that's still on lockdown...

I really want a dedicated park ski but don't have the money for a new setup and bindings, are old/used park skis a good idea or should I just save for next season and get a newer pair? (not prefered)
Feb 8 2021 3:28PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Used park skis are fine. Park skis will get beaten harder than any other of your skis so don’t worry about it. Where are you now and what’re you looking for/what’s your budget?
xiaolongbaoRight now my quiver is a big all mountain ski in the jeffrey 108, and an atomic vantage 86 for on piste and my PSIA exams. I use the 108s in the park because I love the ski but I really want something specific for park jumps and rails. also skinner and a little shorter.

Problem is I'm poor as fuck and with coronavirus I haven't exactly been working a ton this year because I'm a bartender/server in a state that's still on lockdown...

I really want a dedicated park ski but don't have the money for a new setup and bindings, are old/used park skis a good idea or should I just save for next season and get a newer pair? (not prefered)
Feb 8 2021 4:29PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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There’s a guy on buy/sell selling some revision talismans with griffon 13s for like $150-200. That’s a start.
BradFiAusNzCoCaUsed park skis are fine. Park skis will get beaten harder than any other of your skis so don’t worry about it. Where are you now and what’re you looking for/what’s your budget?
Feb 8 2021 4:42PM
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anders_a
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revolts, on sale, just getting 19 or 20 model topsheet, or even 21 on sale, is cheeeaaaaap, and they are quite nice.
Feb 8 2021 4:45PM
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WisconsinDogfart
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honeybadger/twallys are cheap skis
Feb 8 2021 4:46PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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They’re def cheaper over here in Europe that USA. Hence why I’m on 19-20 revolt 95s in Finland lol
anders_arevolts, on sale, just getting 19 or 20 model topsheet, or even 21 on sale, is cheeeaaaaap, and they are quite nice.
Feb 8 2021 5:10PM
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anders_a
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we get them as low as 150USD ish during sales at times

Didnt know you were in Finland now! that means we are pretty darn close, heck I think you can even travel here without quarantine soon?
Feb 8 2021 5:32PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah I think pretty soon that will be the case! Finland has been a little weary of Swedish border but they’re still allowing some travel. Always wanted to ski Norway. Ive got a friend from college who lives in Hemsedal. Also, I want to check out the guys at EVI/Prog skis. Those guys are doing some cool stuff!
anders_awe get them as low as 150USD ish during sales at times

Didnt know you were in Finland now! that means we are pretty darn close, heck I think you can even travel here without quarantine soon?
Feb 8 2021 5:56PM
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anders_a
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Im quite often in hemsedal, heck I skied there 2 days last week, then 1 day hafjell, 3 days wyller. Im up to my usual 5-7 days per week and knee is getting better (still cant go big)

You also will need to come back to hemsedal after covid.... I think you will enjoy the apres and the girls.



Im down to visit EVI (means forever)
Feb 8 2021 6:00PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Have you been to Hemsedal cafe? My friend works there and I think her dad owns it.
Oh man, I want to ski all those places. Im jealous you’re getting so many laps in.
Also, want to ski Geilo park. Andreas was one of my idols growing up!
I will enjoy the apres but I am married (to a Finn) so I won’t be enjoying the girls lol

I will def be hitting you up if I go to Norge. You let me know if you make it to Suomi 🇫🇮
anders_aIm quite often in hemsedal, heck I skied there 2 days last week, then 1 day hafjell, 3 days wyller. Im up to my usual 5-7 days per week and knee is getting better (still cant go big)

You also will need to come back to hemsedal after covid.... I think you will enjoy the apres and the girls.



Im down to visit EVI (means forever)
Feb 8 2021 6:12PM
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anders_a
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I have a pretty good idea who your friend is then ;)
Feb 8 2021 6:33PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Name starts with a V lol
Know her?
anders_aI have a pretty good idea who your friend is then ;)
Feb 8 2021 6:37PM
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