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how hard is it getting used to new skis?

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eastAR5
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I switched from snowboarding to skiing last december so I've only really ridden one pair of skis - my AR5s. I have brand new 4frnt MSPs (free) and Troublemakers that both dont have bindings. Im gona sell the AR5s and take the bindings off the ar5s and mount them probably on the dynastars. my problem is that every time i consider going to the shop and getting them taken off my AR5s, I feel like I dont wana waste my ski trip getting used to another pair of skis, so i just ride my AR5s.

How hard is it to get used to a new ski in the park? especially one that is 15 cm longer? Cause i dont wana go into the park and 270 on and only make it 100 degrees because of my skis.



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Jan 5 2005 7:39PM
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MrPantyDropper
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5 runs..i jumped 20cm and it took me 3 runs..your gunna feel mad outa control at first
Jan 5 2005 7:41PM
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newschooler7
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just got a pair of fujitives, it took me like a hour tops then i was back in the park
^hes right tho, u feel so outa control
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Jan 5 2005 7:44PM
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eric@jerzy
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at camp i tryed 3 difrnt skis and it took me like 1 or 2 runs to get used to them
but it is best to start the seasion off on a new pair if ur going to change them

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Jan 5 2005 7:45PM
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thejackamo
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pretty much once you've skied one pair, you've skied them all. i switched between my lines and PEs during the day at the beginning of the season and didn't really feel much difference at all.

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Jan 5 2005 7:45PM
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I never really feel the difference...I mean, yeah they do feel different attached to my feet, but I always get them to go the way I want anyway, I ski 3 different pairs and have no probs switching even during the day (and the are different...PEs, Volkl V-Ski, and the infamous Airtwist)









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Jan 5 2005 7:49PM
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ryan.c
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ya last year i jumped 30 inches n i was outa control for a little but after a couple of runs ull b fine



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Jan 5 2005 7:49PM
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MrPantyDropper
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correction 30 cm^30 inches lol thatd be crazy
Jan 5 2005 7:51PM
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alev
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ive switched 15 cm in a matter of runs and its only a very slight adjustment

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Jan 5 2005 7:52PM
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WIfreeskier
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went from 160cm Salomon 720s (old school blue/white ones) to 179 PEs and i was fine after 2 runs... in fact, everthing felt much much better with the extra length, and the skis were totally kickass. now they fit me and I love them, but anyways, skis aren't hard to get used to
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Jan 5 2005 7:52PM
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get the sand out of ur vagina adrian, i mean seriously just sack up and do it.
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Jan 5 2005 8:00PM
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3ski6guy0
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it shouldnt take too long. like 2 runs, 3 tops.
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Jan 5 2005 8:29PM
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Jan 5 2005 8:31PM
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thewavebb
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From ski to ski it's pretty easy. However,when I screw around on skiboards when i'm bored and then putting my back on, that fucks me up for an hour or two or skiing.
Jan 5 2005 8:53PM
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davidh
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I ski two pairs a year, my mogul skis and my PE's. I usually start out on my mogul skis cause they're straight and harder to use, then on the second day I go to my PE's, which are easy as fuck to ski. I'm retarded, though, because it takes me a really long time to get used to a pair of skis. I think I program how to ski each pair of skis into my brain, and that's all it'll take. I dont need any time to adjust between my mogul skis and twins, but if I get a new pair of skis, it takes up to a day. At least one morning or afternoon. Flats are fine with anything, but I'm always a bit wary in the bumps and getting speeds for jumps right. I hate changing skis. Just go for it. It'll take you a few runs at least, but then you'll be golden.
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Jan 5 2005 9:18PM
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eastAR5
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Alright thanks i feel confident now. gona go get the tm's mounted this week



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Jan 5 2005 9:20PM
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Shaggy
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you should get it in no time at all, the only difference you'll probably feel is from the AR5 or Troublemaker going to the MSP. the fatness is a little different. but really easy to get used to

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Jan 5 2005 9:24PM
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annaSKI
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me and my chronics, we just clicked like that. it depends on the type of ski and the person...


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Jan 5 2005 9:28PM
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pete15015
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WORD pubs are so nice to get use to after riding old 1080's

Jan 5 2005 10:30PM
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Spam_Man_1500
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I swithed from sticks to shaped. The change is ENORMOUS. But if you are good skier you can adapt quickly. If you are bad skier you will cross your skis a lot and die. THen eventually get used to it!
Jan 5 2005 10:33PM
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*cowboy*
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I can't say i've ever really noticed a difference between twintips. I have some old skis (non twin tips) and my PEs are much different than them. I think you'll be fine though, i owuldnt worry about it.

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Jan 5 2005 10:35PM
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devine
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2 runs , u do feel kiinda outta contreol , but then the next time you go u dont kno how you could have ever skiied without twins.



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Jan 5 2005 10:38PM
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Shaggy
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you shouldnt feel outta control if you know how to ski

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Jan 5 2005 10:42PM
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ski_Crystal
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how'd you get free 4FRNTs?
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Jan 5 2005 10:51PM
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eastAR5
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'....but then the next time you go u dont kno how you could have ever skiied without twins'...

last time i checked AR5s = twintips. And im not talking about plain riding, was askin about spinning/ rails



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Jan 5 2005 10:56PM
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eastAR5
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^^ won the 4frnts at Windells



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Jan 5 2005 10:57PM
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Jenna1106
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it didnt take me too long to get use to my skis when i first got them. maybe a day.
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Jan 5 2005 11:44PM
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GL830
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i also used to snowboard, going back to skiing was the best decision i ever made. it'll take you a few runs to get used to them, but really most twins ski sorta the same - it's not like you're going from ar5's to tiny arse slalom skis or something. also, i switch between 154's, 160's and 170's without noticing. the only thing you notice is when you take your skis off and are amazed at how short/long they are.
Jan 6 2005 3:31AM
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GL830
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you should mount those msp's!!
Jan 6 2005 3:55AM
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alpinecowboy84
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it doesn't matter what kind of skis they are it only takes a few runs to get used to it. back when i switched from garbage (x screams) to something with a much better waist (pocket rockets) a few years ago, it took only 3 turns to get used to it. it shouldn't be a problem.

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Jan 6 2005 5:49AM
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*SNOWPRO*
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It will only take a few runs to get used to them but it will take longer for you to totaly know your skis
Jan 6 2005 8:15AM
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dawilltoski
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yea length jump is the only thing thatll get ya unless the sidecut and weight are extremely different. I went from a 164cm to 180cm and it took me a run.



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Jan 6 2005 8:30AM
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plorr
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it took me about 2 runs to get used to my skis. and you should send those msps to me if ur not going to use them.
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Jan 6 2005 8:31AM
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SkinTrack
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i went from 144 to 174 and it took me 5 runs to get used to them...

Mar 24 2005 8:00PM
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mikee
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one turn? I dunno. I have never had any issue changing from ski to ski. It feels different, but you can still do everything.


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Mar 24 2005 8:03PM
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MrPantyDropper
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dude this is SOOO old!

Mar 24 2005 8:04PM
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crm
Posts: 286 - Karma: 10
AR5's to TM's should be no problem for park skiing. I went from 169 1080's to 185 ARV's this year and that is a big difference. But AR5's and TM's are both park skis so it won't be a big deal.

Mar 24 2005 9:05PM
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brouhaha8
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I just switched today from 1260's to scratch BC's and was worried about the difference with the width underfoot but got used to it pretty quickly.

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Mar 24 2005 9:30PM
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LPT_311
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yeah its easy man


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Mar 24 2005 9:36PM
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