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Ski equipment, heavy or light??

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Tclif
Posts: 1559 - Karma: 19
when it comes to skis, boots, and bindings, is there such thing as a lighter set up being better than a heavier setup? Or is a heavier setup nicer to have than a lighter setup?

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Aug 27 2005 10:12PM
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XSask_FreeskierX
Posts: 139 - Karma: 8
U need to have a balance
personally i like a mid weight ski and boot and heavier binding for stability and it gives you more momentum

Aug 27 2005 10:14PM
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Flynn
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With the progression of more and more synthetics and carbons being used in ski equipment you'll probably see more and more people using an extremely lightweight setup that still has a damp feel that a heavier one does.

Aug 27 2005 10:18PM
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polishskier
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i think its mostly better to have light setup but it would be not to heavy not to light

Aug 27 2005 11:19PM
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doGelyst
Posts: 2491 - Karma: 508
light is usually better than heavy. Try using a pair of 1080s w/ 912ti, then use a pair of Head Mad Trix w/ Look p12s. BIG difference.

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Aug 27 2005 11:29PM
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Lineskier-101
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Light is easier to toss around, heavy is generally more dependable. Like someone said, it's good to have a balance, if you have really light skis, you can afford to get durable bindings. And vice versa.

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Aug 28 2005 7:47AM
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real9999
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Light skis usually mean a foam core.

Aug 28 2005 8:25AM
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