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Using womens skis

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Cahal
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so this i what im looking at i found a really good deal and personely i think the graphics are sick. im just wondering if these would ride any diffferent since there womens. or is what makes a womens ski just the graphic/ Click for larger image
Jul 16 2012 9:05PM
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eheath
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They're just softer/lighter/easier to break. And your friends will make fun of you. If you can get past that, then fuck it.
Jul 16 2012 9:11PM
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GayWolf420
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'Fuck outta here with that bullshit. 190+ or get out of town.
Jul 16 2012 9:15PM
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Toaster-Tony
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How tall are you and how much do you weigh? I know I could get away with riding women's skis because I have the body mass of an average female.

I say if you're a little smaller than average, totally go for it.
Jul 16 2012 9:15PM
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Cahal
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im 5, 9'' and like 120lbs
Jul 16 2012 9:21PM
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DERS.
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they use different woods for lighter cores in womens skis. so if you have a womanly body (hah ya pussy) then go for it
Jul 16 2012 9:26PM
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Toaster-Tony
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I don't think it would be an issue then. If you like them I say get them but get a few more opinions first, just because buying skis is always an investment.
Jul 16 2012 10:03PM
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ChaseW
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i had a friend use womens skis last season he's smaller so it was fine. just make sure your friends wont give you a lot of shit for having them
Jul 16 2012 10:12PM
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Cahal
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but honestly do the graphics look girly? i think there sick actually
Jul 16 2012 10:15PM
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colleenator
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women skis are just softer compared to mens as most of them aren't made for vigorous activity. also its awesome when hiking back up the hill cause they are so light. the skis you picked above definitely don't look like a women's ski. i tend to like women's graphics over mens but thats just me.
Jul 16 2012 10:58PM
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sleazy
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the graphics aren't girly at all.
Personally i wouldn't buy them cause there not girly enough.

so go for them, there lighter and cheaper!

although some womens skis aren't built as sturdy as mens but you could check for these.
Jul 16 2012 11:01PM
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Gmart
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holy dick and I thought I was underweight (6'4'' 165)
Jul 16 2012 11:23PM
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Seth.S
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Jul 16 2012 11:23PM
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wrichmond
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Many of them are the same. Just cosmetic differences.
Jul 16 2012 11:36PM
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Toaster-Tony
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This goes against everything said in this thread so far.

Also, this was the case years ago. But in the past decade, ski companies have actually altered women's skis in terms of weight, length, flex, durability, and yes, graphics. I know looking good should play about a 98% role in buying gear, but there are other things you need to look into when ski shopping.
Jul 16 2012 11:43PM
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X666999X
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i mean get them, .... if you want to ski like a girl
Jul 16 2012 11:50PM
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james6345789
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Keep in mind that men usually ride harder than women...
Jul 16 2012 11:52PM
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wrichmond
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Very dependent on the ski. Especially for independent companies. Fat-ypus and Moment skis are identical for the male-female ski at the same size. Line skis has some cross over skis as well.
Obviously graphics are a final consideration, so you just need to do your homework on the actual differences between the male-female ski. Generally the female ski is lighter with a more forward mounting point.
Jul 17 2012 12:56AM
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Parks.
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Pretty much this.
Jul 17 2012 3:45AM
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Dr.Dickless
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if your a lighter guy like me it might help you out with butters, but you try bigger drop or through some icy super G turns they won't be the same

 if your a beginner, they'd prolly be fine

buyng the same skis for my girlfriend
Jul 17 2012 4:18AM
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Matt_Rossi
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http://shop.freeskibrands.com/index.php?product=NoT here while you check out, in the promo code box type Summer and you will get them for 1/2 price, $200 for a great ski and the mens version!
Jul 17 2012 11:08AM
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Queen_Selassie
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hahaha
Jul 17 2012 10:08PM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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I heard that if you do, you will turn gay and catch aids.
Jul 17 2012 10:27PM
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DrZoidberg
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I always thought this graphic was cool, I'd ride them.
Jul 17 2012 10:59PM
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DrZoidberg
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It would help if I put the picture in...

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Jul 17 2012 11:02PM
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Dr.Dickless
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those are pretty sweet looking
Jul 18 2012 2:28AM
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JWoods
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Here's my two cents. Surface already kind of blows, the skis break very often, have construction problems and their only redeeming value is that they are pretty damn cheap. if you are going to get a GIRL surface ski they are just more likely to break on you unless surface makes the girls skis differently (doubt it)
Jul 18 2012 2:38AM
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bardissono
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especially if you are smaller, women's skis are a good idea because they are designed for women who are smaller and lighter and they normally come in shorter sizes.
Jul 18 2012 2:54AM
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AGOF
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and this is why i dont ask for ski advice on ns
Jul 18 2012 11:37AM
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.kieffer.
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how the fuck are you 5' 9" and 120lbs.... do you have any muscle?
Jul 18 2012 2:09PM
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sneezin
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I'm barely 5'8 135 and I have very little muscle. I'm skinny as balls
Jul 18 2012 3:16PM
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jksl
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this particular model is exactly the same as the men's version, just with different graphics.

as for the rest of your post jwoods, you just sound like a classic NS'er.
Jul 18 2012 3:17PM
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Matt_Rossi
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Surface Skis don't really break, last year their park skis were made to be price point, and they broke. But this year is a different story... they totally revamped the construction and they're the best skis i've ever used, this kids just a classic NS surface hater...
Jul 18 2012 4:40PM
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taylornicky
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those are so sexy.

east-coastin.: they look girly to me, sorry to be mean.
Jul 18 2012 4:44PM
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JWoods
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Yep that's what it is I hate surface because I'm on NS and I listen to what everyone on here tells me I don't have my own opinions on any topics. How did you nail me so well?
Jul 18 2012 7:46PM
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B.Aussie
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haha funny, go for it. I ski on mens skis. But buying a ski purely for the graphics is ridiculous.
Jul 19 2012 9:29AM
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NCgaron
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these look really sick.
Jul 22 2012 6:00PM
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razors-chaz
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I heard if you ride on womens skis your penis turns inside out and you can't spin past a 10
Jul 22 2012 6:14PM
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