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Need help with a project "What goes into your skiing descision"

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Random_Dude
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So I am doing some research for a class that I am taking and I need some feedback. I am looking to see what goes thru a persons mind when they are looking at skis and what leads to thier decision. I am looking for some honest feed back so if you do purchase your skis because you favorite pro rides them that is an acceptable answer. The more details the better. It would also be much appreciated if you could include the region that you ski out of and the style of skiing that you prefer to do (i.e park, pipe, big mountain, powdah) You feedback is much appreciated.
Jun 1 2010 11:32AM
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RRhighrider
Posts: 2137 - Karma: 1,105
I look at online reviews of skis and usually search ns about what other people who have them, have thought about them.  Previous experience with the company's skis sway my decisions a great deal.  The most important factors are durability and price.   I ski in the west coast and mostly freeride in the winter and then park in the spring/ when we have not had a storm in a while.
Jun 1 2010 12:06PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
1)Find skis which have the desired waist tolerance, 84-88mm
2)Look at construction.
3)Look at sidecut
4)If a ski makes it through those criteria, its a case of most reliable brand/ warranty etc
Jun 1 2010 12:15PM
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NWPA
Posts: 2309 - Karma: 165
1) dimensions
2) flex
3) brand
4) how much they cost
Jun 2 2010 5:35PM
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PC.
Posts: 1105 - Karma: 18
GRAPHICS!

No but really
1. Price
2. Durability
3. Company (independent or corporate)
4. Warranty
5. Reviews
6. Dimensions
7. Rocker/Camber

Thats in no particular order.
Jun 2 2010 5:54PM
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Ducky.
Posts: 5811 - Karma: 1,420

1. price
2. camber/ dimensions
3 brand
4. durability
Jun 2 2010 6:08PM
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jamodeo
Posts: 3040 - Karma: 663
Flex- Like a stiffer snappier ski
Dimensions- between 82 and 86
Radius- between 20.5 and 22.5
Brand- Rossignol
Model- S4
Because- Best Park Ski Ever Made

Jun 2 2010 7:12PM
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Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,012
Flex-softer
Dimensions-Wider, like 90+ mid, and preferably symmetrical
Price-Under 300 american dollars
Jun 2 2010 7:18PM
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ski2sky.
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 897
THE TOPSHEET i personally enjoy the afterbangs becuase i think they are SUPER HARDOCORE!!!!!!!
Jun 2 2010 7:35PM
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No_Dub
Posts: 3357 - Karma: 294
You are correct sir.
Jun 2 2010 7:57PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
1. The company behind the ski
2. Shape
3. Flex
4. Materials
5. Graphics
6. Price

In that order
Jun 2 2010 8:05PM
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phishfood
Posts: 2542 - Karma: 298
1) if they're long enough...so at least 181 for park, depending on how long they actually measure. preferably longer.
2) price
3) stiff flex
4) make sure they're not k2s
5) graphics play a part, not gonna lie! step 4 usually takes care of any durability issues so i don't really worry about that.
Jun 2 2010 8:24PM
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pomme-de-terre
Posts: 3915 - Karma: 703
i bought a snowboard once because a pro rode it.

it snapped in two in four days.
Jun 2 2010 9:04PM
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hey-dude-its-me
Posts: 4238 - Karma: 412
I ask the people on NS bc I don't know shit about skiing or its technology and don't care to learn
Jun 2 2010 9:09PM
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EvanMeyer
Posts: 3803 - Karma: 3,232
this
Jun 2 2010 9:17PM
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adamlukowski
Posts: 3676 - Karma: 311
From when I was thinking about getting new skis I looked for: a nice turn radius Wide underboot ski ~85+ Park ski Basic graphic, nothing too crazy And I pretty much decided the 4frnt click! But I'm not getting new skis this year so I don't think I need to worry
Jun 2 2010 10:25PM
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adamlukowski
Posts: 3676 - Karma: 311
Wow I meant to do that starting a new Line for every idea, damn iNS
Jun 2 2010 10:26PM
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Darth_Veeder
Posts: 1054 - Karma: -26
Price comes first.  If there are some sweet ski's that have a ridiculious deal, I will snatch that up so quickly.  But if I am just looking at ski's for any price it generally goes

1. Do I have any experience with the company.  It can go as little as someone on NS saying these ski's are awesome to something as big as me demoing them.
2.  Specifications ie material, length, width, etc.
3.  Online reviews.  These come into play after I have looked into if the ski can do what I want it to do (flex, carve, etc)

After that I feel ready to make my decision, but first is always price, because I am a cheap person.  I ride all mountain, nothing to specific, little bit of back country, little bit of park, it just depends on my mood.
 
Jun 2 2010 10:37PM
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dresserski
Posts: 1039 - Karma: 1,713
Im from the east, ride park and have had to pay for myown skis for like 8 or 9 years now.

the most important thing is price, sometimes(mostimes) i will buy skis that are 2 or more seasons old because of better deals.

The second thing I look at, well pretty much the first thing, is the size, I ride anywhere between 170 and 180 so as long as it meets that critera im fine.

the third thing i look at is the core, I need to know what type of wood, like birtch wood is wicked buttery, but snapps easly under my weight. core also lets you know how much the skis will shatter under speed

then i like to know what the sidecut is, I dont like skis that have a small sidecut because they are so rail focused that once the edges get rounded, you cant turn properly

next i try to think of what my friends think of the ski, not if they look cool or not, but if they say they turn like shit, delam, edges rip out easly. or if they enjoy the skis that is a plus


And i will never buy a pair of skis online either, I love going to shops and meeting people who enjoy skiing, And if you buy the skis online, you have no idea if the seller is telling you the truth, like they could be the wrong size, or not showup at all.
Jun 3 2010 12:31AM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
1. Dimensions. I like wider, stiffer skis that are more BC oriented than park. 2. Brand. I generally support smaller brands like ON3P and bluehouse 3. Price 4. Durability. I want what I buy to last 2 seasons. I usually replace them after that. 5. Graphics. I want what I buy to look good
Jun 3 2010 12:42AM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14477 - Karma: 10,515
1: Dimensions
2: Flex
3: Brand, though it's not too influential unless it's some shitty brand
4: Topsheet/ Price. Basically I narrow it down to the skis with the dimensions and flew I want, then choose based on price/ topsheet/ brand.
Jun 3 2010 9:05AM
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freestyle016
Posts: 119 - Karma: 14

 1) style or design

 2) reviews

 3) durabilty

 4) flexibilty

 5) overal price

 6) lately ive been checking the qaulity of the top sheet because my amrada pros shred like a bitch if they catch the ski

Jun 3 2010 9:15AM
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wwatkins
Posts: 747 - Karma: 154
flex
Jun 3 2010 10:38AM
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gabe.
Posts: 1891 - Karma: 47
$$$ and durriblity
Jun 3 2010 12:41PM
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hey-dude-its-me
Posts: 4238 - Karma: 412
if you want a better answer I asked them about price, if theyre good for rails and if they're flexible. I have anthems and will prob get them again
Jun 3 2010 7:02PM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
Steps involved in my recent decision to buy EP pros

1) i needed a new powder plank
2) started looking into skis i heard of or saw in edits (EP pro, Hellbent, CRJ, JJ, Caylor, One life, bentchetler, etc...)
3) read review, looked at their specs, rocker, early riser, taper, etc...
4) i searched the interwebz and local shops for any of these possible candidates....
5) i found out i was most likely going to have to order them online and pay ridiculous shipping and importing costs (i live in Belgium)
6) i called around shops and i almost jizzed in my pants when i heard i could get unmounted EP pros from last season (2010) with 40% discount in my shop
7) I was hesitating to go for ep's, my riding fits the ski (lots of buttering, slow speed, deep powder, switch, etc. But i also heard the ski was maybe too soft)
8) but in the end i went for the oportunity since this was a great chance (considering where i live and how specialized the ski i was looking for is )
Jun 3 2010 7:12PM
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