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Which ones to buy? Just getting back from Iraq

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Gleason19d
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I have been in Iraq for about 2 years, so just getting back into the scene. I wanna buy twin tips, and looked at the foils but concerned about durability?!? I also like the look of the chronics. I mostly ski in michigan (ice). 40% park 60% trails. So any help would be cool. I am 5'8, 140 and done growing. I also prefer short sticks. I am glad to finnaly be back, thanks for all your help. I also found a pair of chronic golds (167)for sale, whatcha think?
Oct 8 2005 2:05PM
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LineBoarder
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def cant go wrong with the chronics from what ive heard through talking to people. I would say to either go some Public enemies or some armada ar5s both will crush over that hard packed snow and ice.
Oct 8 2005 2:12PM
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Gleason19d
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what about a specific size? Are those chronic golds a good deal ($399) ?
Oct 8 2005 2:18PM
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Snowcase
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i concur!
Oct 8 2005 2:18PM
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R-Bertsch
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dont buy them for 399,check it
177:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-Line-Chronic-Gold-177cm-NEW-Freestyle-Park-Jib_W0QQitemZ8702252173QQcategoryZ16062QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
167:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2005-Line-Chronic-Gold-167cm-NEW-Freestyle-Park-Jib_W0QQitemZ8702638373QQcategoryZ16062QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Oct 8 2005 2:22PM
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TheProfitSkier
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yea chronics would ge a good choice. 176 is good for you
Oct 8 2005 2:27PM
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Gleason19d
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what is the difference between the golds and the regular chronics? how do they compare to PE's? Size?
Oct 8 2005 2:41PM
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LineBoarder
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The golds are just limited edition color. They do have Chronics WIDES too if you wanna ski thats obviously wider with the same construction as the regular chronics. I think the underfoot may be a little bigger on the PE's too and the overall ski is stiffer, so if your a big guy they will work better cause you wont wash out as much, but your 140 so you need something with a little bend to it.

Someone correct me if im wrong
Oct 8 2005 2:46PM
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AKFREERIDE
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you need a ski in the 175 range at the very least.
Oct 8 2005 3:35PM
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Luc.
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those chronics would be a grab for u for sure man...chronics are the craziest skis i have ever ridden so if i were u i would def. check them out.
Oct 8 2005 3:37PM
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Gleason19d
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How good are the line bindings?
Oct 8 2005 3:49PM
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Snowcase
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uhhh not great
Oct 8 2005 3:50PM
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ItsPhil
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look bindings
and yea chrons would suit you dandily
Oct 8 2005 5:56PM
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LittleJibber16
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if you got chronics you might want 177s, line also sizes there skis a little short i think like 2cm

oh and also thanks for being in iraq and serving our country, huge props for that
Oct 8 2005 6:11PM
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SnowCoast
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Wait, so the Army will pay for your college tuition when after you serve, but they won't buy you a pair of skis?
Oct 8 2005 7:26PM
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D-40
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he said he wants smaller skis, dont try to tell him he needs long ones if he said he prefers shorter sticks. 167 wont even be that small on you
Oct 8 2005 7:33PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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^ yep, i'm about his size just a bit heavier and 167's are fine for park skiin. they never wash out... a good wax always helps though
Oct 8 2005 7:45PM
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crooks
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get 177s
Oct 8 2005 7:46PM
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cobra_commander
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The 06 K2 Public enemy 169 or 174 would be great for you. ($399 new)
Oct 8 2005 8:15PM
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LineBoarder
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DO NOT get the line bindings... they are way heavier than any others and with you not skiing for a while you will want something lighter
Oct 8 2005 9:38PM
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Tha_Grouch
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line bindings are great. DOn't listen to these guys, b/c the majority of them haven't ridden them. Check e-bay or if you want to get some of this years skis a good place to go is www.jibij.com
Oct 8 2005 9:41PM
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B-DOG45
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^^^ i rode the line binding last season. i broke off 4 nose pieces and 2 heels. i wasnt even skiing them hard. just regular flipps and spins. they was mounted by a line specialest and he wasnt sure what was rong with them. they also make you ski kinda wierd. but still super sick but i had some durabuility problems. so check out 06 line bindings if anything.
Oct 8 2005 9:55PM
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Gleason19d
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Chronics it is then, and yes the army pays for my tuition, but not my sticks!?! Can anyone suggest what binding to use and a good pair of boots too.
Oct 9 2005 1:11AM
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iggyskier
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Get look or rossignol bindings. Safest, easiest binding to use. They don't need to be adjusted like salomons and have no prerelease problems.

Line bindings, from what I've seen with my own eyes, break extremely easy. They are very heavy as well, like 2 pounds more than Look/rossignols. If they work for certain people that is great, but if I was skiing anywhere I need to keep my skis on my feet I would be scaried for my life.


Boots are easy - go to a shop and figure out which ones fit your feet. If they fit I recommend Kryptons (or flexons if you can find them). 1080's are also great boots. But how they fit is the most important part.
Oct 9 2005 1:16AM
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IHOP
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Yeah i broke the toe piece on mine too.
Oct 9 2005 2:19AM
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Tha_Grouch
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You can't go wrong with LINE's.. and binding choice is up to you. If you're worried about knee injury, go with Lines... if not, then whatever will work just fine.
Oct 9 2005 3:48AM
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LineBoarder
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My personal opinion...

some look p12's or rossi bindings

1080 boots.. bammmm
Oct 9 2005 1:13PM
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Gleason19d
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Does anybody know of a cheap place to get chronics, besides ebay. ?
Oct 9 2005 2:14PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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try www.d-structure.com or www.getboards.com
i'm not sure what size you are looking for but i got 167's if you are interested
Oct 9 2005 2:26PM
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