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Subject: How to ask for ski advice.
Well, it's that time again, grass is growing and lawns are being cut, mom's handin over the bank card and you're lookin for some sick new skis to help shred the gnar. sooo if you havent the faintest idea which ski will help you land your switch triple cork 1440 onto c rail, double switchup pretzel 810 out. here's what to do.
FIRST: GO TO A SHOP
- look at their stuff, ask questions, find a price range, get ideas.... GET STOKED!
THEN: LOOK ON GOOGLE
- seriously
http://google.com/
it's awesome, and has lots and lots and lots of information.
THEN (STEP 3) COME ON NS AND ASK US!
(after using the handy searchbar, located in the upper right)
we know a lot about skis, and love helping kids find sick sticks. but we don't know alot about YOU!
so here's what you do, when making a thread tell us all this stuff.
here's what it would look like if i were to post a thread asking for help on a new pair of skis.
(important stuff is in CAPS(!))
Hello, my name is Mike and I ski in the THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (location). I am an ADVANCE TYPE 3+ SKIER (ability level) that skis everything. but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that PERFORMS IN (POWDER)(TIGHT TREES) and I like (HITTING BIG CLIFFS AND GOING FAST!) (this is what you want out of a ski. I am 17 5'10, 170 pounds (your body type is important) and my BUDGET(!) IS no more than $700 without bindings.
so, lets recap, to recommend a ski for YOU, I need to know:
LOCATION
HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT
ABILITY LEVEL
BUDGET
WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT
So please, feel free to ask for help, that's why were here. Just please, make it easy for us to help you.
=]
FIRST: GO TO A SHOP
- look at their stuff, ask questions, find a price range, get ideas.... GET STOKED!
THEN: LOOK ON GOOGLE
- seriously
http://google.com/
it's awesome, and has lots and lots and lots of information.
THEN (STEP 3) COME ON NS AND ASK US!
(after using the handy searchbar, located in the upper right)
we know a lot about skis, and love helping kids find sick sticks. but we don't know alot about YOU!
so here's what you do, when making a thread tell us all this stuff.
here's what it would look like if i were to post a thread asking for help on a new pair of skis.
(important stuff is in CAPS(!))
Hello, my name is Mike and I ski in the THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (location). I am an ADVANCE TYPE 3+ SKIER (ability level) that skis everything. but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that PERFORMS IN (POWDER)(TIGHT TREES) and I like (HITTING BIG CLIFFS AND GOING FAST!) (this is what you want out of a ski. I am 17 5'10, 170 pounds (your body type is important) and my BUDGET(!) IS no more than $700 without bindings.
so, lets recap, to recommend a ski for YOU, I need to know:
LOCATION
HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT
ABILITY LEVEL
BUDGET
WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT
So please, feel free to ask for help, that's why were here. Just please, make it easy for us to help you.
=]
;)
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Quoting cobra_commander$ from Jun 2 2010 3:06:48:
how to buy a ski:
do you like the graphic?
if yes --> buy it
if no --> don't buy it.
I hope this is a joke
how to buy a ski:
do you like the graphic?
if yes --> buy it
if no --> don't buy it.
Quoting qafj13 from Feb 12 2011 10:28:37:
I hope this is a joke
Fuck no that's not a joke. Did you read the rest of the post. I hope this is a joke
skiing has lost touch with skiing
Neither is being a douchebag. You have no love in your soul dude. There is no reason to be a dick. Especially to someone
-milfy
Neither is being a douchebag. You have no love in your soul dude. There is no reason to be a dick. Especially to someone
-milfy
Very helpful thread man
Quoting Big_Spence
from Jun 8 2010 1:02:31:
steps to buying a ski:
1. test some fucking skis.
2. buy the one you like best.
jesus.
Ot everyone lives near a big mountain and is able to test skis
from Jun 8 2010 1:02:31:steps to buying a ski:
1. test some fucking skis.
2. buy the one you like best.
jesus.
Thank you.. appreciate it
Quoting Line-Skis-Yo from Apr 21 2011 9:07:40:
Thank you.. appreciate it
Very true good post Thank you.. appreciate it
I like to ski...
Quoting unreal.shooter from Nov 23 2010 2:53:58:
live in england do the occationaly visit to hemel snow dome (park skiing) quite and advanced skieri want a park based ski that can do the odd pow day now and then dont really have a price range but sort of cheap cause bindings cost loads !!! sorry dont know my weight in pounds but im 90kg
dont get suspects theyll break in a day. Volkl Walls or Armada ar7s seem like a good choice if your still looking live in england do the occationaly visit to hemel snow dome (park skiing) quite and advanced skieri want a park based ski that can do the odd pow day now and then dont really have a price range but sort of cheap cause bindings cost loads !!! sorry dont know my weight in pounds but im 90kg
its time to make the donuts
Quoting cobra_commander$ from Jun 2 2010 3:06:48:
how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
amen bro fucken hate these kids who go out and pick up a pair of dumonts and all of the high end shit and cant land a 3
how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
Quoting cobra_commander$ from Jun 2 2010 3:06:48:
how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
no
Quoting Big_Spence from Jun 8 2010 1:02:31:
steps to buying a ski: 1. test some fucking skis. 2. buy the one you like best. jesus.
what about the summer? from Jun 8 2010 1:02:31:steps to buying a ski: 1. test some fucking skis. 2. buy the one you like best. jesus.
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Ok, i dont know much about bindings and what notbut im wondering if i should keep my salomon z`10s to thrown on my head cherry kiwis, im 6`0 176lbs .Ride park groomers but enjoy going off trails. I linve in ontario canada, the hills are not that challenging. i would consider myself a in between type ii and type iii skier since
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Quoting nobs from Nov 28 2011 10:31:21:
Ok, i dont know much about bindings and what notbut im wondering if i should keep my salomon z`10s to thrown on my head cherry kiwis, im 6`0 176lbs .Ride park groomers but enjoy going off trails. I linve in ontario canada, the hills are not that challenging. i would consider myself a in between type ii and type iii skier since
if i were you id keep the z 10's my friend has them and likes them alot there a solid binding and the cherry kiwis are a great all mountain twin tip and perform well in the park. hope that helps Ok, i dont know much about bindings and what notbut im wondering if i should keep my salomon z`10s to thrown on my head cherry kiwis, im 6`0 176lbs .Ride park groomers but enjoy going off trails. I linve in ontario canada, the hills are not that challenging. i would consider myself a in between type ii and type iii skier since
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thanks for the help
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First Choose the Brand. After choose the Type (Park, Pipe or Pow) And then choose the Design and youre finished.
one piece to the question that i don't know has been addressed is what type of skiing the person likes to do. picking the right ski can depend so much on if the person stays in the trees, the big open runs, groomers, park, or a combination of all. its here that turn radius and swing weight become very important.
people also need to keep in mind that as much as people rip on this brand or that brand, for the most part, skis today are pretty well made, barring a few obviously. there is no "best ski out there," but rather there are a selection of skis to give you the option to pick the one that suits your style of riding. a person who likes turny, surfy, and fun will like Line. a light weight agressive skier will be at home on Armada, while heavier aggressive skiers may prefer ON3P.
so remember when u give advice in this forum, remember you are helping someone else find skis, not every recommendation should be what YOU like, but rather a list of a few good options that would make that person happy. at the end of the day we all want to be happy with our skis and have fun.
people also need to keep in mind that as much as people rip on this brand or that brand, for the most part, skis today are pretty well made, barring a few obviously. there is no "best ski out there," but rather there are a selection of skis to give you the option to pick the one that suits your style of riding. a person who likes turny, surfy, and fun will like Line. a light weight agressive skier will be at home on Armada, while heavier aggressive skiers may prefer ON3P.
so remember when u give advice in this forum, remember you are helping someone else find skis, not every recommendation should be what YOU like, but rather a list of a few good options that would make that person happy. at the end of the day we all want to be happy with our skis and have fun.
doesnt even matter what u like and what u dont like...armada ar7's are the way to go
East coast hardcore real shit!!!
great thread
Hi I'm come from Quebec , I am 14 years old and I'm 5"2 , im looking for a good park ski under 400$ and
and under 158 cm what would you think would be good to buy? (scuse me for my bad english im french)
Quoting charmander from Jun 1 2010 9:47:01PM:
Well, it's that time again, grass is growing and lawns are being cut, mom's handin over the bank card and you're lookin for some sick new skis to help shred the gnar. sooo if you havent the faintest idea which ski will help you land your switch triple cork 1440 onto c rail, double switchup pretzel 810 out. here's what to do. FIRST: GO TO A SHOP - look at their stuff, ask questions, find a price range, get ideas.... GET STOKED! THEN: LOOK ON GOOGLE - seriously http://google.com/ it's awesome, and has lots and lots and lots of information. THEN (STEP 3) COME ON NS AND ASK US! (after using the handy searchbar, located in the upper right) we know a lot about skis, and love helping kids find sick sticks. but we don't know alot about YOU! so here's what you do, when making a thread tell us all this stuff. here's what it would look like if i were to post a thread asking for help on a new pair of skis. (important stuff is in CAPS(!)) Hello, my name is Mike and I ski in the THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (location). I am an ADVANCE TYPE 3+ SKIER (ability level) that skis everything. but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that PERFORMS IN (POWDER)(TIGHT TREES) and I like (HITTING BIG CLIFFS AND GOING FAST!) (this is what you want out of a ski. I am 17 5'10, 170 pounds (your body type is important) and my BUDGET(!) IS no more than $700 without bindings. so, lets recap, to recommend a ski for YOU, I need to know: LOCATION HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT ABILITY LEVEL BUDGET WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT So please, feel free to ask for help, that's why were here. Just please, make it easy for us to help you. =]
LOCATION Well, it's that time again, grass is growing and lawns are being cut, mom's handin over the bank card and you're lookin for some sick new skis to help shred the gnar. sooo if you havent the faintest idea which ski will help you land your switch triple cork 1440 onto c rail, double switchup pretzel 810 out. here's what to do. FIRST: GO TO A SHOP - look at their stuff, ask questions, find a price range, get ideas.... GET STOKED! THEN: LOOK ON GOOGLE - seriously http://google.com/ it's awesome, and has lots and lots and lots of information. THEN (STEP 3) COME ON NS AND ASK US! (after using the handy searchbar, located in the upper right) we know a lot about skis, and love helping kids find sick sticks. but we don't know alot about YOU! so here's what you do, when making a thread tell us all this stuff. here's what it would look like if i were to post a thread asking for help on a new pair of skis. (important stuff is in CAPS(!)) Hello, my name is Mike and I ski in the THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST (location). I am an ADVANCE TYPE 3+ SKIER (ability level) that skis everything. but, what I'm looking for in this future pair of skis is a ski that PERFORMS IN (POWDER)(TIGHT TREES) and I like (HITTING BIG CLIFFS AND GOING FAST!) (this is what you want out of a ski. I am 17 5'10, 170 pounds (your body type is important) and my BUDGET(!) IS no more than $700 without bindings. so, lets recap, to recommend a ski for YOU, I need to know: LOCATION HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT ABILITY LEVEL BUDGET WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT So please, feel free to ask for help, that's why were here. Just please, make it easy for us to help you. =]
HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT
ABILITY LEVEL
BUDGET
WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT
Il use it.
Spain (al around)
Europe( french alps)
I am 19 , 5´10 and 180 pounds.
I am an advance skier.
MY budget is 750 without bindings
The type of ski i want is 40%pist 40%powder 20%park
I have been looking around and i saw this skis:
armada tst
line prophet 98
line influence 105
i have been told about the moment pb&j i havent heard of them since today... maybe are the ones. dont know if i could find them in spain.
thank a lot
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Quoting cobra_commander$ from Jun 2 2010 3:06:48:
how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
Dumbest thing I've heard in a long time. how to buy a ski: do you like the graphic? if yes --> buy it if no --> don't buy it. its not like the fucking thing is gonna turn your mediocre ass into something valuable to society, so just go spend some money.
RIP Sarah and CRJ
im debating between the icelantic danollies and the armada halos, please give input or other sugestions im 5''8 170 and ski mostly rails. thanks
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Quoting sam7136 from Dec 29 2012 11:30:39:
im debating between the icelantic danollies and the armada halos, please give input or other sugestions im 5''8 170 and ski mostly rails. thanks
I can only speak for the halos. I like them more for each time I ride them. Playful, yet they do hold up on bigger kickers. The only thing I don't like about them is the high speed nollie problem. The nose is low and you will belly flop if you nollie hard @ high speed:p I'm sure you can time nollies better to avvoid this, but:p all in all a super fun ski.
im debating between the icelantic danollies and the armada halos, please give input or other sugestions im 5''8 170 and ski mostly rails. thanks
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