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cmaebrea
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Hey all,

I'm looking to get back into park skiing this winter after about 2-3 years off.

It's pretty late to get skis and I'm not sure where to look. Is Evo still a good place to buy skis?

- Budget is around $500
- Mostly a jibber, I ride ropetows in MN
- 5'8"
- 130lbs
- Looking for something durable if possible

I was tempted to get BDogs but I've heard they are super heavy for someone my size. I think some wets would be ideal but there aren't any for sale atm.

Any suggestions/thoughts would be super helpful. Thanks!
Oct 8 2024 9:22PM
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rojo.grande
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good ol vishnu wet
Oct 8 2024 9:31PM
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nmwninjart
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Which resorts in MN?
I believe after the V presale orders are processed Emmet puts more on the site. Not sure on the timing though.
Do you still have old skis to get by until you can find new ones. If our weather ever decides to get cold we could be skiing in a couple weeks!
Oct 8 2024 9:43PM
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Jibbcore
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Go to the gym and pack on some size and they feel light
Oct 8 2024 10:20PM
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Disvo
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Line honey badgers are always cheap
Oct 8 2024 10:29PM
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Non_State_Actor
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https://www.corbetts.com/2023-line-blend-skis/
https://www.corbetts.com/2023-volkl-revolt-104-skis/
https://www.corbetts.com/2024-k2-reckoner-102-skis/
All of those are sub $300 or just over leaving cash for a decent binding? I can't find any hot deals on binders on a quick search.
Oct 8 2024 10:57PM
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cmaebrea
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nmwninjartWhich resorts in MN?
I believe after the V presale orders are processed Emmet puts more on the site. Not sure on the timing though.
Do you still have old skis to get by until you can find new ones. If our weather ever decides to get cold we could be skiing in a couple weeks!


I will be riding buck this season. I have a pair of surface royales that are missing their edge underfoot on one of them. They’ll hold out for the small parks where speed isn’t an issue. They are also too short (172).
Oct 9 2024 1:25AM
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Teddy_Sweets
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rojo.grandegood ol vishnu wet

I’d also say wets but it’s too late for him to get a pair
Oct 9 2024 6:22AM
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Dlonetti
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you wont have to spend 500 if you dont want to, put some of that to bindings or something else. for your size armada arv 88s in 176 would prolly be a good option especially if youre just getting back into it. Theyre on Eriks for $275 rn
Oct 9 2024 10:04AM
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cmaebrea
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Dlonettiyou wont have to spend 500 if you dont want to, put some of that to bindings or something else. for your size armada arv 88s in 176 would prolly be a good option especially if youre just getting back into it. Theyre on Eriks for $275 rn


Thanks, tthat’s a good point. I have old jesters and attacks I can mount. I will checkout the arvs.
Oct 9 2024 10:14AM
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rojo.grande
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Teddy_SweetsI’d also say wets but it’s too late for him to get a pair


What? Second round of orders is happening soon
Oct 9 2024 12:15PM
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cmaebrea
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rojo.grandeWhat? Second round of orders is happening soon


Do you know when these drop? I suppose I can just check the ig stories.
Oct 9 2024 12:36PM
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rojo.grande
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cmaebreaDo you know when these drop? I suppose I can just check the ig stories.


Turn on post notifications for the account you’ll prolly know before me lmao
Oct 9 2024 1:08PM
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Teddy_Sweets
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rojo.grandeWhat? Second round of orders is happening soon

Nah you gotta know a guy it’s all abt who you know

**This post was edited on Oct 9th 2024 at 6:07:30pm
Oct 9 2024 6:06PM
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PartyBullshiit
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Non_State_Actorhttps://www.corbetts.com/2023-line-blend-skis/
https://www.corbetts.com/2023-volkl-revolt-104-skis/
https://www.corbetts.com/2024-k2-reckoner-102-skis/
All of those are sub $300 or just over leaving cash for a decent binding? I can't find any hot deals on binders on a quick search.


Can’t beat Corbetts for super low prices
Oct 9 2024 6:16PM
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Teddy_Sweets
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Was it just me who thought vishnus only dropped once during the spring and I couldn’t get my hands on a pair js because I never checked in the winter 😭🙏
Oct 9 2024 8:34PM
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isaacwrong
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180 royales..2024's on sale rn
Oct 9 2024 9:32PM
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fucintight
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they tend to go fast, i think last yr they went up on the site around late october/early november
Teddy_SweetsWas it just me who thought vishnus only dropped once during the spring and I couldn’t get my hands on a pair js because I never checked in the winter 😭🙏
Oct 12 2024 10:24AM
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NSCrip69
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172 isn’t too short. That’s the perfect length for your height. For a park ski length, you wanna be a a few cm less than your height. Shorter ski provides more maneuverability and better for spinning.

Also since you mentioned you need bindings you should also get tyrolia attack 14s from Corbetts. Best binding on the market and within your budget.
cmaebreaI will be riding buck this season. I have a pair of surface royales that are missing their edge underfoot on one of them. They’ll hold out for the small parks where speed isn’t an issue. They are also too short (172).
Oct 13 2024 7:20AM
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K-Dot.
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JibbcoreGo to the gym and pack on some size and they feel light


Some of us aren’t fatties or super tall. Someone like max moffat makes bdogs look fun because he’s six foot (183cm) riding a 180 (178cm in reality) ski. I’d rather ride something as tall or taller than me that weighs what a park ski should instead of sizing down because it weighs and swings the same as a 105 underfoot all mountain ski. B dogs are the only ski I’ve encountered with this issue, Arv 96s are the same general dimensions and have a similar weight to most other park skis their size which is noticeably lighter and funner if you aren’t a big guy like op stated. B dogs are a uniquely heavy ski that not everyone vibes with
Oct 13 2024 10:46PM
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