Hey so i'm looking to buy my first pair of twin tips soon but i'm not looking to spend a lot of money. I was looking at a pair of 161 1080 thrusters for $180 a pair of 168 1080 Lab CRs. I read that the Labs are a more advanced ski and stiffer and less forgiving on landings and stuff but i'm worried the 161s will be too small. I'm 5'10" and weigh 150. I'm looking to spend no more than 500 for a full package so if anyone has any advice as to what size ski i should get or anywhere i could find some deals it'd be appreciated.
First pair of skis, advice?
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amo
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If you get the Labs in 168, you will soon realize how small they are on you and you will then soon have/want to buy new skis.
Here's a solid park ski that will fit you better and is cheaper. http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/dynastar-nothin-but-trouble-2007.aspx
http://backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/group/125/Alpine-Park-and-Pipe-Skis.html#app=price%7E+discount%7E+group%7E125+brand%7E+sortby%7Eprice_asc+cat%7E1+subcat%7E1+offset%7E+on_sale%7E+page_name%7EAlpine-Park-and-Pipe-Skis
Here's a solid park ski that will fit you better and is cheaper. http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/dynastar-nothin-but-trouble-2007.aspx
http://backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/group/125/Alpine-Park-and-Pipe-Skis.html#app=price%7E+discount%7E+group%7E125+brand%7E+sortby%7Eprice_asc+cat%7E1+subcat%7E1+offset%7E+on_sale%7E+page_name%7EAlpine-Park-and-Pipe-Skis
ilikeplants
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i'd look into armada args or a pair of hellbents. they're really forgiving on landings and a great park/starter ski. have fun out there bud!
stickstompin
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How are either of these a great starter park ski? They are pow skis and he skis the east coast
highflyer21
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chronics will be the best thing that ever happens to you.
Motes
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last years rossi scratch gettos are only 200 on evo http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/rossignol-scratch-ghetto-fs-2008.aspx my friend has them and loves them
If you dont mind paying a little more then the vokal walls
I own a pair of the k2 extreams and i love them but there stiffer and more for all mountain and big jumps not really rails and boxs they have sweet pop tho
If you dont mind paying a little more then the vokal walls
I own a pair of the k2 extreams and i love them but there stiffer and more for all mountain and big jumps not really rails and boxs they have sweet pop tho
ilikeplants
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Congrats! Would you like a trophy?
let me just say this. use the fucking search bar next time because there are a mouth load of threads on this same thing already.
let me just say this. use the fucking search bar next time because there are a mouth load of threads on this same thing already.
stickstompin
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Yes, I would like a trophy... Why not just say check the search bar, instead of leading the kid in the wrong direction. He is new at this and is just looking for some advice, but you have to be a dick.
ilikeplants
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awww... but I like being a dick. alright, here is my real suggestion get some full tilts or some invaders like every other kid on this site.
stickstompin
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Alright I will agree with you there, that would be a good choice for him. Also dont forget the xxl outerwear and cbars. lol