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Need help buying first pair of skis

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MacNsteeze624
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Hey guys im completley new to skiing and i need help finding a nice pair of skis. I have been on skis before and know how to ride i just need a solid pair of twin tips. Im 5'5 and would like to get a pair alittle smaller then i should have on the size, i would like a nice looking pair ofcourse, and not too high on the price. (im looking on the k2 site and i dont even see a price.. so i really have no clue) But if you guys could help me out that would be great, thanks.

Jul 16 2011 6:33PM
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Keith.
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How tall are you, what do you weigh, What do you plan on hitting in the park more(rails/boxes or jumps) how much park compared to all mountain(assuming your not buying 2 pairs.
Jul 16 2011 6:36PM
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MacNsteeze624
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im 5'5, weigh 155, i plan on using most of the moutian like rails  jumps and boxes
Jul 16 2011 6:39PM
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Keith.
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Line mastermind? This years have a race base which is nice although you'd have to wax it. If your gonna be getting a a bit of pow once in a while you may want to look into rockered parks armada alpha 1.
Jul 16 2011 6:44PM
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RudyGarmisch
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Buy a used set of skis. Figure out what you like about the pair you end up with while riding it all season, then come back next year with more knowledge and throw down on a new set that'll last you a few years.
Jul 16 2011 6:54PM
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MacNsteeze624
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my friends showed me these...

http://lineskis.com/skis/mastermind

Jul 16 2011 6:57PM
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Keith.
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Those were the skis I suggested. If you can I'd try to find a pair of those or another similar pair in BST ride for a year then you'll really know what you want in the ski
Jul 16 2011 7:00PM
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