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granty1987
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Hey all

I skiied for ten years then converted to snowboarding around 7years ago. Since im about to do another season in france im thinking of getting back into skiing so heres my quesion;

im looking at getting a setup for skiing, would definitely be hitting the park a lot so twintips are a must. Anyone here want to suggest what brand / styles are good for boots, bindings n skis

im 6foot, around 80kg with size uk10 feet

cheers
Dec 6 2009 11:51AM
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Motes
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convert kg to pounds lol

but try the line anthems with griffen bindings such a great set up imo

for boots got to you local shop get fitted and what ever feels nice go with. (dont get full tilts a size to small because everyone else has them)

Dec 6 2009 11:58AM
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j_hamborg
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I am going on the assumption you know very little, (being out of skiing for so long) The new trend in skiing is center mounted skis that are 100% symmetrical. You have to decide how much you are going to be skiing in the park. If it is over like 80% then a ski that is 100% symmetrical and center mounted could be an option. So something like the anthems would be a decent choice. If you are going to be skiing outside of the park more than 20% I would say something with a little more tip than tail, in the case of a powder day. As for bindings, rossignol just came out with their Fks bindings again, you can look those up but they are really popular. And as for boots, go to a legit shop and get fitted by someone who knows what they are talking about. Remember that boots do pack out so don't be afraid to get them tight in the shop. Once you have decided how much park riding you really plan to do you should let us know and then it's easier to recommend a set up.
Dec 6 2009 12:29PM
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granty1987
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cheers for the replies

Yeah i figured that id just have to go get boots fitted trial n error styley. Out of interest, what are peoples thoughts on boots regarding flex? good, bad or ugly? is there much of a difference in boots for people doing hardcore GS n stuff compared to people wanting to jib around and hit the park?

those anthems looks sick, and yea i spend most of my day on the board in the park so itd be likewise for skiing, still cant resist a bit of pow pow though. a good few of my mates ski and the general consensus is center mounted - iv borrowed their gear a bit n like it

on another note, one of the lads was landing switch the other day and both of his brakes snapped off his armadas, whats with that! does it happen often? happened to me a few months back too on these crappy rentals..
Dec 6 2009 8:34PM
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j_hamborg
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I dunno what would cause Brakes to snap off :P

As for the flex of the boot, the softer the more forgiving it will be just horsing around and playing on rails. And then you will work up with more flex with jumps, big mountain, and yeah guys like doing GS will have 130-140 flex. Just Stiff. If you are gunna be hitting jumps as well as rails aim for a flex around 80-110. Lots of boots seem to fall in that area anyways.

Yeah if you are gunna rock the park mostly then center mount is the way to go. Tonnes of options
Dec 6 2009 8:41PM
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Stringsteeze
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get the salomon suspects, there the best ski i have ever ridin.
Dec 6 2009 9:54PM
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