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Lightest skis imagineable

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littlebski
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ok so the skiis i have right now are heavy...way too heavy, and im looking for a really light pair. i can't do freesytle stuff (knees cant take it -- it sucks) but i think twin tips would still be fun...

any suggestions?
Oct 28 2008 8:59PM
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heFF
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I don't know if you're looking for a girl specific park ski but if you're not i'm sure a smaller line invader would be pretty good for you
Oct 28 2008 9:00PM
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k-rob
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invaders are light. i don't own a pair but i've ridden them and they are really easy to get around on and are a lot lighter than most of the twintips i've ridden, if not all of them.
of course, it would help to know what kind of terrain you plan on riding.
Oct 28 2008 9:02PM
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Sky.
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07 Rossi Scratch WRS FS pro models are freakishly light and you can find them for like 220 on line
Oct 28 2008 9:02PM
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[~_~]
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The new Watch Life is oh so light.
Oct 28 2008 9:04PM
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alaskakid
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duct tape on your bear feet
jo pros
Oct 28 2008 9:05PM
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Tinga
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i'll second that.
Oct 28 2008 9:07PM
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spliff.Life
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^ill third that



light skis dont make a good skier, they can help, but wont necesarily (spelled wrong) build up leg strength which helps a lot
Oct 28 2008 9:08PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I've held invader's and they seem light. What exactly is wrong with your knees?
Oct 28 2008 9:09PM
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DangerToes
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personally, I feel that freestyle and touring are the only two things where a lighter setup is going to help. Heavier skis go through crud better, dont deflect as easily, and hold a better edge on ice. I'm just curious as to why you're looking for a lighter ski
Oct 28 2008 9:18PM
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newengland72
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Don't forget bindings; it makes no sense to get a ski because it's light and then throw some wicked heavy bindings on it.
Oct 28 2008 10:25PM
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BASS_PRO_SHOP
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anything from volkl is like feathers.
Oct 28 2008 10:29PM
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skidemon22
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the volklbridges are so fucking lightt, like its unreal
Oct 28 2008 10:31PM
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steezy10
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I have last years moment reno jibs and there 1.5 lbs each (feathers)

also i bought look px12 bindings,(bad choice if you want light skis)

Oct 28 2008 10:40PM
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FUUUCK
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of the skis ive ridden, Lines have always been super light.
Oct 28 2008 10:54PM
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Malcolm
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moments
Oct 28 2008 10:55PM
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C.J.
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Liberty Larose's are bamboo core and are really light.

Bindings also add a lot of unnecessary weight. Salomon's are by far lighter then most bindings, just keep that in mind.
Oct 28 2008 10:55PM
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skisquaw@420
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GOODE Skis! so light, they had to send out weighted stickers to put on the tips and tails!
Oct 28 2008 10:58PM
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no_steeze
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moments weigh nothing
Oct 28 2008 11:09PM
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skithesprings
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moments,

and of course the osama pro's

Oct 28 2008 11:11PM
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Balto
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moments,invaders,anthems. for pow skis EP Pros are weightless
Oct 28 2008 11:14PM
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DrewLederer
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I don't know about light skis but Marker makes some of the lightest freeride binding on the market.
Oct 28 2008 11:20PM
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steevner
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what? to meet some sort of regulations... for racing I guess?
Oct 28 2008 11:21PM
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IceCreamer
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invaders
Oct 28 2008 11:40PM
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l337
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balloons

Oct 29 2008 12:03AM
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jasontheredhead
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it also depends on the bindings

but some super light skis are moments

Oct 29 2008 12:04AM
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R.Fahey
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I guarantee the Liberty Larose pros are one of the lightest, most durable skis out there.
I have a pair with the Salomon bindings and it's absurd light. 
Oct 29 2008 12:56AM
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123ski
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The Bluehouse MR is super light
Oct 29 2008 1:16AM
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fsscott
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i think my antehms are light for thier size...
Oct 29 2008 1:17AM
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MEGAZORD
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realistically the lightest ski is going to be some foam core piece of shit.  There needs the be a compromise of weight for performance someplace. 
Oct 29 2008 1:19AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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They are the perfect weight for their size if you ask me. I don't think a light ski is all that nice though for park stuff. Having that weight is nive for counterbalance.

Oct 29 2008 1:19AM
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EVAN.F
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07 Line 1260.  so unbelievably light, i still am amazed just thinking about them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-Line-1260-Twin-Tip-Skis-164cm_W0QQitemZ150233841729QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Oct 29 2008 1:37AM
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dave44
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moments are ridiculous
Oct 29 2008 1:50AM
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littlebski
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the deal is i have torn ACLs from various take-offs and landing, and my joints are terrible (they didnt form properly) so theres that and then to compenstae for the lack of fun in the park ive taken to seeing just how fast i can get down the hill...in a straight line...only turning if i have to, hahaha.
Oct 29 2008 1:53AM
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dave44
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wouldnt you want heavier skis for momentum then?
Oct 29 2008 1:56AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Give a bit more detail about how you like to ski... talk about what you do on the hill and there's better info to be given.

Many companies make light skis, but not all would be good at high speeds like you say. Best to describe all your skiing needs, and then we can give you some good advice!

Oct 29 2008 1:57AM
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skisquaw@420
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no, because they wouldnt sell
Oct 29 2008 2:09AM
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Bamski
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07 Rossi Scratch FS.. I think it got said already but when I picked one of those guys up in store I was shocked how insanely light it was.
Oct 29 2008 2:11AM
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Celone
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moment.
Oct 29 2008 2:25AM
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MC_POUTINE
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invaders
Oct 29 2008 2:28AM
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Evan.Frazee
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older salomons with the foam cores (thrusters foils spks guns flyers) are super light and a good ski imo last year was there last year making them so pick some up. My punx are pretty light too.
Oct 29 2008 2:57AM
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Beefcake
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atomic punx
Oct 29 2008 3:43AM
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A.R.
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goode makes skis entirely from carbon fiber. they weigh like a pound each, not even.

 oh wait, youre talking about twin tippers arnt you.

Oct 29 2008 10:16AM
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C.R.E.A.M
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So i think the question has now evolved to what is the lightest ski and binding combo, i know moments reno jibs are way light, how about bindings?!

thanks guys.

Oct 29 2008 12:23PM
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littlebski
Posts: 117 - Karma: 13
i have taken to going straitgh down the hiil. literally, hahaha

i like the moguls, and steep stuff, and im guessing the twin tips would make it easire to get thru some of that stuff. and yes, my skis give me more momentum but its difficult to get them to that point, and getting there is where all the strain comes in.

i still try the smaller jumps and such (like three footers, ha), but its killer, but i still like to have fun on them

and as for the foam core stuff, isnt it terrible? ive never ridden on it...


Oct 29 2008 12:33PM
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Twig
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this isnt true. well not comparatively.. my 181 reno rockers are lighter than 169 volkl walls.. noticeably..

in answer to the question.. if you arent interested in top park performance.. then i would go for moment spades (or stilletos if you can handle 171) and z10/12 bindings for ultimate light weight.. light bindings will make more of a difference to weight than skis though..
Oct 29 2008 12:58PM
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reverendwrong
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foam cores arent terrible, theyre just a lil more fragile, its more personal preforance. I ride JO pros and they are lighter that anything else trust me, and the grete ellisen pros are the exact same ski w/ a diff graphic so theyre gonna be just as light. I think that will be ur best bet
Oct 29 2008 1:01PM
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littlebski
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instead or crunching down into a turn to get the heavy skiis to move it, would moving my bindings from the center of my skiis up forward a little bit? would that help to compensate instead of super light skiis, or am i better off with something lighter?

the bindings i have are atomic neox i think, and my skiis are volants.
Oct 29 2008 1:03PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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think center mounting would be any better? i think it might make manuvering a little better, more balanced, but i dont know, going from heavy shaped skis to twins will be a nice improvement.
Oct 29 2008 1:20PM
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SEABURN
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are you sure your volants were center mounted? I mount at a shop and i've never heard or seen center mounted volants especially w/ neox binders
Oct 29 2008 1:48PM
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yelsel
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MOMENT
Oct 29 2008 1:59PM
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