Looking to buy skis

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SteezyPierce

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I'm looking for skis, bindings, and poles twin tip for under $400, these will be my 1st pair of skis and im 5' 11"ish so im looking for i guess 171s or so. Where can i find a good deal on some skis, thanks.
 
research it and use google shopping to find the lowest prices.

no one can give you anything specific because you didnt say anything specific.
 
Since it is your first pair of skis and your budget is pretty low ($400 will barely buy you a new pair of Marker Jesters), I'm going to say that you should visit your local ski swap when it comes around anytime from mid-September - mid-November. There's a common misconception on ski swaps -- that they include only used, crappy gear -- which isn't true. Ski swaps normally include about 70% new gear from local shops -- usually the previous model year -- and 30% old, used gear from individuals. In addition, ski swap pricing is very low -- 50-75% off MSRP in most cases. For new gear, that is probably your best option, unless you want to buy online. The disadvantage of ski swaps is that often, you won't find the exact ski that you want (although you will find your second and third choices in all likeliness). You really have to go in with an open mind.

For used gear, I would recommend the B/S/T here on NS, except you're a n00b, so people will probably refuse to sell to you. That and the B/S/T is pretty scam-ridden anyway.

That covers your method of buying. Now how about some more information in order to recommend a ski? East/west coast? Home mountain or home mountain's avg. annual snowfall? Groomer, powder, park? Do you want a rockered or reverse camber ski? How many days do you ski annually? etc., etc.
 
I am 5'10''ish, 130 lbs, Ski the east mostly kinda icy...I want a symetrical ski thats center mounted and I dont do that big of jumps. What would be a good ski for me?
 
fischer addicts for sure man. stiff symmetrical park ski. they hold an edge on ice sooooooo well and just kill in the park

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Ya you should deffiantly look into the fischer addicts i rode them for half last year an were an overal good rail/jump ski a little stiff thought but unless they came down in price they still might be more than what you want to pay, you should also look into this year or last years line anthem they are my favorite there wider so theyd have a biger base so its easier to slide rails and jumps there also really good on jumps there under 400 too!!!! http://www.lineskis.com/product/anthem
 
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