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First skis

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NJA_
Posts: 6 - Karma: 10
Hey everyone. im new to newschool cause ive always had race skis,
and now im looking for some new twin tips.

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I usually ski at a very very small mountain
50% Park, 50% All mountain
Mostly medium sized jumps, not alot of rails
i love skiing switch

im looking for light, durable, and (medium) stiff skis that i can use 50/50.
And where should i mount on those.
Ive been looking at AR7s. (yes? no? something else?)

Thanks in advance.


Feb 21 2011 8:29PM
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lanny94
Posts: 1374 - Karma: 165
i was like that last year and volkl ledges were great
Feb 21 2011 8:32PM
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.jersey
Posts: 1925 - Karma: 9
my little brother rides ledges and they're a pretty decent all around ski and he spends most of his time out of the park
Feb 21 2011 8:43PM
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mseward
Posts: 1041 - Karma: 1,243
Armada El rays are a decent all mountain ski. My friend who isnt that into park owns a pair and he says they're perfect for doing whatever
Feb 21 2011 8:45PM
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aznenemy
Posts: 47 - Karma: 12
Bluehouse MRs or Antics because their awesome and cheap. 
Feb 21 2011 8:48PM
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Lubibaby
Posts: 99 - Karma: -3
For your first skis it doesn't really matter. Get whatever's cheap in the ski shop but not some total piece of shit. Personally, I'd recommend shorter skis to start because their easier to spin and do general tricks with. As you progress, you'll have a better idea of what kind of skis you want.
Feb 21 2011 8:49PM
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Obie.
Posts: 1741 - Karma: 3,646
I would recommend something along the lines of the Armada El Reys, Bluehouse Mr's, or like you said the Ar7's....because of your racing background, all those skis will carve and provide ample all mtn. capability and are all fairly stiff. I personally have the El Reys and they carve great, (have them mounted center or darn close, you wont regret it.)
Feb 21 2011 9:00PM
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NJA_
Posts: 6 - Karma: 10
thanks everyone, i appreciate the help
Feb 21 2011 9:02PM
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-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
agreed this is my first year riding twin tips and i have the volkl ledges they are really durable pretty stiff ski its very enjoyable i think its a great beginner ski. good luck
Feb 21 2011 9:04PM
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emilyskis
Posts: 326 - Karma: 119
LINE chronics or blendssssss
Feb 21 2011 9:04PM
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-GL-
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 35
agreed this is my first year riding twin tips and i have the volkl ledges they are really durable pretty stiff ski its very enjoyable i think its a great beginner ski. good luck
Feb 21 2011 9:04PM
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cassFLOW
Posts: 129 - Karma: 24
chronics are pretty dope, check gear talk and see what other people think
Feb 23 2011 10:14PM
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Shredability
Posts: 2756 - Karma: 501
Icelatic pilgrims w/ marker jesters schozos

Race construction, mount dead centre then you can easily adjust the schizo's from centre to -6
Feb 23 2011 10:23PM
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skiingute
Posts: 630 - Karma: 15

I got a buddy whose dad has done work for the canyons and can get tix.. I'll have to ask him, not sure how many I could possibly get. How many people need tickets?

Feb 23 2011 10:29PM
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skibeest
Posts: 419 - Karma: 103
I ride K2 Dissorderlys and I have to say they're a really great pair of skis for doing both park features and carving. They have a solid wood inner core and they're somewhat flexible and somewhat stiff. By far the best pair of skis I've had.
Feb 23 2011 10:30PM
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tomfallon.
Posts: 104 - Karma: 49
yes. i have pilgrims with griffons and they kill it everywhere outside the park and in.
Feb 24 2011 2:46AM
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