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Where to buy good used race skis

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Moonshine
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I'm a high schooler racer. Been racing for 6 years. Only getting one pair of race skis this year so I need a slalom pair so i can at least do alright in both slalom and gs. I'm 6' 160lbs and im looking for a SL ski size 165-170 with or without bindings. Does anyone know of any where I could look or something? Thanks

+k for reasonable answers
Dec 6 2010 8:46PM
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DJ_Pauly_D
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craigslist ya heard?
Dec 6 2010 8:46PM
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KravtZ
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depending on you budget you can pick up last years or even the year before for real cheap if you search the internet well...i picked up a pair of sick nordicas for like 75% off last year and they absolutly kill it.
Dec 6 2010 8:47PM
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Anathema
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the ski store
Dec 6 2010 8:47PM
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.KYLE.
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You gonna get flamed foo!

But seriously, I've bought a pair of rossi world cups skis with fks 155's at a ski swap for 50$.

So the moral of my story is watch for local ski swaps and go there. Amazing deals usally.
Dec 6 2010 8:47PM
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infuser
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from me if 163 is ok
Dec 6 2010 8:48PM
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matt.s
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stop looking for hate, you know that all the 12 year olds are going to give it to you.
Dec 6 2010 8:48PM
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Moonshine
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hahah sorry i forgot to post crucial info
i've exhausted every ski swap in the area. i was early and in line before the doors opened for every single one, no dice
with bindings i could go to like $350. without maybe $200

keep emm coming please!
Dec 6 2010 8:50PM
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thugaim
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I hear theres this thing called the internet...
Dec 6 2010 8:55PM
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Moonshine
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to all the fuckers like this one:
(normally i'd bash this incompetent dildo but i need skis now)

i have done my research. been on ebay, craiglist, and other auction/bidding sites for weeks. nothing has turned up

please dont shit on this thread. if you have something helpful to say please, say it. otherwise, get the fuck out
Dec 6 2010 8:58PM
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thugaim
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umad bro?
Dec 6 2010 9:01PM
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rickroller
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i could find you race skis what you looking for?
Dec 6 2010 9:02PM
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matt.s
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something that will never run away and desert me
Dec 6 2010 9:04PM
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Moonshine
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slalom race skis 165cm-170cm. $350 or less with bindings $200 or less without. good, recent skis. i.e. volkl racetigers, rossignol radicals, etc.
Dec 6 2010 9:05PM
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Sklar
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ask some racers, most of them are rich and get new skis every year, and sell their old ones for cheap.

thats what i do
Dec 6 2010 9:11PM
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ace_
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yeah no kidding this is what i and a lot of people do
Dec 6 2010 9:13PM
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t-roy
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i searched ebay for you but i didn't find anything quite right. you might find problems getting a slalom ski at 165-170. most are roughly around 160. i'm sure you have looked at ebay, craigslist and ski swaps. did you look at the plethora of online ski shops and check clearances or anything?

back in high school i started racing when i basically started skiing. i did what you did since i am poor. i made the mistake of getting a pair of short gs skis to use for both. it was kinda silly.
Dec 6 2010 10:05PM
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steezemeister
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in ski gabber or gear talk

but actually just go to a local ski store, or backcountry.com or porterstahoe.com or evo.com
Dec 6 2010 10:06PM
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Sklar
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or post a WTB thread on TGR, they have more race skis than ns
Dec 6 2010 10:09PM
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D1X
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>implying there's no skis that match your description anywhere on the internet
>said skis do not exist
Dec 6 2010 10:09PM
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NW_Rider
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I think we have some radicals for 350 with bindings at Ski Mart in WA. Not sure of the size I'll check when I go back in on Friday. Not sure how you would get here to buy em though cause we only list/ship current year models.
Dec 6 2010 10:15PM
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Moonshine
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damn man. no way i could get out there haha. get back to me about size though, if you could
Dec 6 2010 10:43PM
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NW_Rider
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just bump this thread thursday night to remind me.
Dec 7 2010 1:24AM
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CloaksPennon
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Check out SidelineSwap for used ski racing gear. Great platform to buy sell and swap. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/?recent=
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Phil-X-
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CloaksPennonCheck out SidelineSwap for used ski racing gear. Great platform to buy sell and swap. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/?recent=


ayyy lmao
Jan 5 2016 7:40PM
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addie.
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sometimes there are Facebook groups for used gear, or classifieds for your local team. I don't know where you ski at, but if there's a local club team or a few around, I would check out their websites or their Facebook pages. If you want to you could also post to their Facebook page's wall and ask if anyone has any skis with the dimensions you're looking for. Hope that helps. Also, if you're in utah KSL is the business, and even if you're not in UT I'd check it out anyways and see if people would be willing to ship to you.
Jan 6 2016 11:44AM
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Blindsurfer
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came just to down vote this thread. fuck racing, worst thing I've ever done
Jan 6 2016 11:54AM
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bait
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Get the fuck out of here you arrogant gaper whith a face cage go wrap yourself up in a skin suit and give a lap dance to a man
Jan 6 2016 12:18PM
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akt416
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use blades
Jan 6 2016 12:20PM
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Thegratefulskier
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Don't race
Jan 6 2016 12:21PM
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addie.
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baitGet the fuck out of here you arrogant gaper whith a face cage go wrap yourself up in a skin suit and give a lap dance to a man


this either has a nasty amount of detail or a reference that i do not get
Jan 6 2016 1:54PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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Blindsurfercame just to down vote this thread. fuck racing, worst thing I've ever done


baitGet the fuck out of here you arrogant gaper whith a face cage go wrap yourself up in a skin suit and give a lap dance to a man


Ted_is_dumbDon't race


how ns has changed over the years...
Jan 6 2016 2:36PM
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_Ryan_
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DACO-TOGhow ns has changed over the years...


came in here to bash all the idiots who think they're better than a guy who's racing... We're all skiers, if you're a hater just get out of the industry cause nobody wants you around.
Jan 6 2016 2:45PM
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FrenchFry
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Buy pow skis
Jan 6 2016 2:58PM
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JAHpow
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Uh guys....

This thread is from 5 years ago...

Just sayin
Jan 6 2016 3:13PM
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crotchvent
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JAHpowUh guys....

This thread is from 5 years ago...

Just sayin


And it's not even Thursday night.
Jan 6 2016 8:38PM
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LynxNation
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addie.this either has a nasty amount of detail or a reference that i do not get


Get the fuck out of here you arrogant gaper whith a face cage go wrap yourself up in a skin suit and give a lap dance to a man




face cage is the helmet guard you wear so gates don't slap you in the face, skin suit is gs suit that's tight as fuck, and lap dance because racers are gay.



I was a racer, so... who wants a lap dance?
Jan 6 2016 10:01PM
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addie.
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LynxNationI was a racer, so... who wants a lap dance?


same here, hmu
Jan 6 2016 10:52PM
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daannnnieel
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addie.sometimes there are Facebook groups for used gear, or classifieds for your local team. I don't know where you ski at, but if there's a local club team or a few around, I would check out their websites or their Facebook pages. If you want to you could also post to their Facebook page's wall and ask if anyone has any skis with the dimensions you're looking for. Hope that helps. Also, if you're in utah KSL is the business, and even if you're not in UT I'd check it out anyways and see if people would be willing to ship to you.

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Blindsurfercame just to down vote this thread. fuck racing, worst thing I've ever done

you're an idiot
baitGet the fuck out of here you arrogant gaper whith a face cage go wrap yourself up in a skin suit and give a lap dance to a man

you're an idiot
Ted_is_dumbDon't race

you're also an idiot
LynxNationI was a racer, so... who wants a lap dance?


sure
Jan 6 2016 11:01PM
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McNoche
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Just travel back in time. Find your parents when they are about 24 years old. Tell them in x amount of years they they will have a kid, tell them not to be complete fuck ups and make good decisions. So they can buy there fucking kid a pair of race skis. This type of thing just baffles me?
Jan 6 2016 11:05PM
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McNoche
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CloaksPennonCheck out SidelineSwap for used ski racing gear. Great platform to buy sell and swap. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/skiing/?recent=


Thanks for digging up a 6 year old thread buttfuck.
Jan 6 2016 11:07PM
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CharlzHub
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there is no such thing as good race skis. racing is fuckin gay
Jan 6 2016 11:14PM
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addie.
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McNocheThanks for digging up a 6 year old thread buttfuck.


do you really have to be an asshole on EVERY thread on this god forsaken website?
Jan 6 2016 11:39PM
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McNoche
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addie.do you really have to be an asshole on EVERY thread on this god forsaken website?


I'm sorry it didn't work out between us. I should have called, instead of ignored your phone calls. But please, let it go. Stocking me all over the NS forum isn't going to bring me back.
Jan 6 2016 11:45PM
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.CJ.
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Toast4Daysthere is no such thing as good race skis. racing is fuckin gay


Excuse me, but I enjoy some nice deep carves when the off piste gets too choppy.
Jan 7 2016 1:04AM
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addie.
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McNocheI'm sorry it didn't work out between us. I should have called, instead of ignored your phone calls. But please, let it go. Stocking me all over the NS forum isn't going to bring me back.


*stalking
Jan 7 2016 11:49AM
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tBatt
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McNocheJust travel back in time. Find your parents when they are about 24 years old. Tell them in x amount of years they they will have a kid, tell them not to be complete fuck ups and make good decisions. So they can buy there fucking kid a pair of race skis. This type of thing just baffles me?


Implying that your parents are fuck ups if they don't buy you new skis? Go drive your daddy's lambo..

Also, most of the best skiers I see ripping big mtn lines are former racers. The park kids are just back seat tail gunning thinking they're the shit.
Jan 7 2016 4:10PM
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McNoche
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tBattImplying that your parents are fuck ups if they don't buy you new skis? Go drive your daddy's lambo..


I am implying that don't have kids if you can't support them. This kid wants skis to be a part of a team, persue a passion and enjoy life. Parents can't spend $1000 on that? Compete shit, and should be kicked in the nuts. Not that hard to be fuck ups in this world.
Jan 7 2016 4:53PM
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vailsux.com
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stop racing, start skiing
Jan 7 2016 8:27PM
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HAMNATION
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no one likes a Raceist
Jan 7 2016 9:40PM
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