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Help an experienced nub decide what to buy!!!
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Ok I want to get a pair of twin tip freestyle all terrain skis. This will be the first pair of ski's I've actually owned. For the past 4 years I've been on ski boards (i know), and before that i was on normal ski's for 6 years. I've finally decided to come back to ski's. I've read the reviews but i'm looking for the opinions of you guys,
I ski about 50% all mtn, 35% park, and 15% glades and trees. I'm 17 years old, 6'2" and weigh 165 pounds. I live in New Jersey but i frequently go skiing up north in Vermont, I'm also going out west this year. Money is no option either.
My Options thus far
Skis- I need to know what size too.
4FRNT MSP
4FRNT STL
Armada AR6
Armada ARV
Any others? (please no lines)
Bindings- Don't even know where to start
Any help is appreciated
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id recommend the arv or msp. they can shred in and out of the park and everything else. plus they are def fun skis. id suggest the arv.
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and for bindings, it depends on how hard you are on your skis. try looking for some s912 ti, or if you want something a little heavier, but more burley some p12 jibs.
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i think that an arv would be too soft for him as a groomer ski. id recommend the 181cm ar6 over the arv's cause they are a bit stiffer and will hold an edge better.
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y not lines? have you seen the prophet 100's?
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Since you are so big, i would recommend the MSP. It is stiff enough to hold outside the park, but you can still put it in the park.
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Im also 6'2 an 165 an while im in CO right now im from vt and i just ordered the msp at 181 a couple hrs ago, theyr my reccomendation
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oh and im puttin salomon z12s on em, if ur just gettin back into skiing u could go with z10s if u wanted to save some bucks too
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The Volkl Bridge looks like it would be best for you. It's relatively stiff, but it can rip anywhere. For bindings, go with a model that's a couple years old. Salomon is always a good brand to look at.
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nah arv are fine for groomers. fun ski for groomers
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MSP or ARV depending mostley just on flex (MSP is stiffer then the ARV) id say the MSP is a solid medium flex and the ARV is in the soft Medium flex range. as for sizes anything between 180-185 would be good
bindings is sorta hard but judging by ur wait id prob get a 12 or 14 din binding
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volkl karmas or armada arv. or even salomon guns
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I agree. The Bridge would be a good ski for you.
As for the size, I would go with 177.
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