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Ski graphics influence your buying decision?
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I know some people may be swayed to buy a particular ski based on the graphics on the ski. Would it suck to not buy a ski because you genuinely hate the graphics? Say the ski is the length, width, and flex you are looking for but can't bring yourself to buy a lime green ski with a pink base?
I have 2 other very awsome alternatives that I could go with so I'm not too worried.
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yeah, they play a big part in my decision. they arent the biggest reason i buy skis. my decision is probably
50% company
30% graphics
20% hearsay
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Have you seen the flites in person? I think they're hot shit.
Anjelica, Elan does not "make" Armada.
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then i would try and demo them at your resort or see if anyone you know has them to try. if not just go what with people say and stuff.
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nope. maybe i'll change my mind when i see them. Are you talking about this years flites? Pink, lime green and ugly shit all over?
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I would love to do that but I have to make a decision this weekend or no good deal. MSP, ARV, and Flite...
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Of course they are. I mean they have to fit your style of skiing, your size, and then graphics. but they play a huge role in how you would buy skis. or else wed all just be riding plain one color skis. one color bindings. and bases would just be plain white
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you can always spray paint your own kickass graphics if you really really want those ksis
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^true. It would be hard to paint a brand new pair of skis though.
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Yeah, the 05-06. I like them way better than that boom box chick graphic. There's more shit going on, but I'm sorry, the pink bases are just HOT. Okay, so I can see how they might not be everyone's taste, but I generally think it's a good idea to see a ski in person before you decide whether you like the look of it. New Armadas look waaaaaaay better in person in my opinion.
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50% Price
30% Graphics
10% on the quality and reviews
10% on company
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DUDE THE FLITE GRAPHICS ARE SWEET if you dont like them paint them. its not that much work and its well worth it to have skis as good as flites
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i agree with seeing/flexing it in person. The flite is the only ski i havn't done that to (msp, and arv i have). Hopefully they'll be in on saturday so i can check them out.
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graphics no influence whatsoever...the performance of the ski is everything.
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i didnt really buy my vicious of of design but i do fuckin love the graphics on them
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Hey, here's a question. I've heard that new fischer skis are a really good ski. but the graphics are about the ugliest i've ever seen on a ski.
are they skiable?
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Graphics can eaither make or break a ski, if it's looks dope and skis good then sweet but if it doesn't look very hot but still skis good then not as many people are going to want it
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i have to be down wit the grafics i have 07 fugitives and they are kick asss so ya the grafics does influence me to buy skis IF THEY DONT LOOK TRICK THEY ARENT TRICK
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graphics are the first thing that attracts me to the ski..so yess they have to be awsome
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or is it because you live in washington dc and suck at skiing?
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