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400 dollars to spend on skis

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ncstatefan24
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what kind should i get? This is going to be my first pair of twin tips, and im looking for something durable and somewhat cheap. advice is appreciated K+
Mar 28 2011 4:27PM
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PeteySkeety
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and bindings? You could look around your local shops right now for a great deal. You could check out the Sell/Trade forums right here on NS for some awesome deals. Online shops have some cheaper skis right now for instance http://www.backcountry.com has 8 skis under $400

Mar 28 2011 4:52PM
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cwillygood
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armada halos
Mar 28 2011 4:52PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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buy my line chronics w/look bindings... it would make a sick 1st twintip setup in my opinion... great shape and cheap too (alot less than 400) pm me if you are interested... there's pics in my profile.
Mar 28 2011 5:27PM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
he should learn on a cambered park ski first. makes everything way easier.

check out some line chronics, masterminds, armada t halls (probably find them for cheap some where)
Mar 28 2011 5:32PM
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JaredBeast
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That was my budget when i picked up my new sticks back in January. I ended up with a pair of elan pinballs with marker squires for exactly $400 before tax. So far no complaints but I've only been on them about 5-6 days total.
Mar 28 2011 7:23PM
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ndye
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Hold off until the sales truly get big at the end of the season. Go to your local shop and see if they have anything. As it is your first pair of twin tips, you probably aren't sure yet exactly what you want in it, stiff vs buttery, wide vs narrow, etc. Just buy whats the cheapest but still has okay quality. You will figure everything else out later.
Mar 28 2011 7:25PM
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dbchili
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if he lives in the east all those sales have probably started. I recommend heads, in my experience they usually go on sale for great prices at the end of the season because they are so under rated, and they ski great and are bomb proof. I picked up mojo 80s once mid season with px12ti's for 400+tax
Mar 28 2011 7:33PM
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stickerman
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from my experience, head's heave been a relatively heavy park ski. i know " weight doesn't matter blah blah" but if its your first pair of twins you want something you will be able to swing around and spin on fairly easy.
Mar 28 2011 7:45PM
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Will.T
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what os the difference between some normal ski and the armada halo?

Its my first year and i started on armada alpha 2.. IS it a problem?
Mar 28 2011 7:52PM
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.Duncan.
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nope
Mar 28 2011 8:29PM
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stickerman
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not a problem at all, a lot of my friends started park skiing on rockered park skis, and they had a lot of trouble popping onto handrails. i would just reccomend getting a cmbered ski, they are easier to ski imo
Mar 28 2011 8:39PM
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Kangbang
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Exactly. Learn pop on cambered skis, then when you are buying new skis again, get a rockered ski if you want. I'm so glad I didn't get a rockered park ski this year.
Mar 28 2011 8:45PM
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Will.T
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I can pop with my alpha2.. like 30 cm..
Mar 28 2011 8:59PM
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Pastie
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Line Masterminds with some cheap Rossi bindings
Mar 28 2011 9:01PM
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Kangbang
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We never said you can't pop on rockered skis. Its just better to learn pop on cambered skis if you are starting out.
Mar 28 2011 9:08PM
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Will.T
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Oh! I see now..

If I switch for cambered skis i will pop more than now with my rockered?
Mar 28 2011 9:11PM
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Kangbang
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Don't know. Personally for me, I can pop just as high on cambered skis as I can on rockered skis.
Mar 28 2011 9:20PM
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cwillygood
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poping on the alpha1/2/ halo would be fine cuz there is still camber underfoot just rocker in the tip and tall so it cant be THAT different to my understanding
Mar 29 2011 6:38AM
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*Ghood*
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i have k2 disorderlys with marker griffon bindings. looking for 250-300$$
Apr 6 2011 12:21PM
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SteezyTJH
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i got line masterminds last summer on sale for $250. imo its a perfect ski to get started on (light, soft, narrow) and stands up to everything on the east coast
Apr 6 2011 1:40PM
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613.
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Lol. they are decent skis for beginers but mine are now delaminating!
Apr 6 2011 6:40PM
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Bi-ShredinalGuy
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check levelninesports.com

you can get a variety of ski and binding setups for under 400

Apr 6 2011 10:56PM
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hippystinx
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http://www.backcountry.com/store/search.html?mv_session_id=sGzfbJim&aff=1&q=alpine+park+and+pipes
Apr 7 2011 12:32AM
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El_Barto.
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my friend, i recommend you any ski from evo worth less than or equal to $437.50. Now in return for my recommendation services you shall buy my EVO credit for the low price of only $399.99 WOW.... what a deal!!!
Apr 7 2011 12:38AM
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tbayskier
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what the previous guy said, masterminds and cheap rossi bindings.  a good starter ski, light and poppy
Apr 7 2011 1:06PM
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RudyGarmisch
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If you're really looking for new stuff, end of the season or start of the season, there are actually some good deals to be had in the fall if you dont mind last years graphics.

Honestly though, to get the most out of your money, search around Sell Trade here and Gear Swap on TGR, look for potentially good setups without too much edge damage to the ski and save some dough.
Apr 7 2011 2:38PM
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Motes
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Surface One lifes, im thinking about getting a pair for myself
Apr 7 2011 4:58PM
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