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Looking into buying some bindings and boots [noob alert]

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zlanj
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Hey everyone,

I just bought a used pair of 2012 Volkl Ledge skis, they were $50 and have a few minor scratches, great deal if you ask me, especially since the guy gave me free shipping! Anyways, this is my first set of skis, I need some bindings and boots, but I'm on a $150 budget right now. The Volkl Ledge is a park ski, but I'm not really sure if there are bindings and boots SPECIFICALLY for park skis or not. I have done a little research and I've noticed Marker bindings are popular, but they are hard to find for cheap on ebay. Same goes for boots too.
Heck, if you guys have stuff you've got for sale yourselves I'd consider buying it, if it's appropriate for freestyle skiing.

Thanks!
Mar 23 2013 8:52AM
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derek.urben
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Alright don't get full tilts righ away cuz that will wreck your budget unless you find am amazing deal, some alpina boots are good and comfy. bindings..... Maybe marker if you find a deal but I don't know much about them I have 55 dollar tyrollia peaks for 4 years and they are amazing
Mar 23 2013 9:29AM
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zlanj
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Thanks for the reply, how does http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROSSIGNOL-FREESKI-45-L-NA-Ski-Bindings-YOUTH-BLACK-SOFT-NEW-/390560540381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5aef38e6dd look?
Mar 23 2013 9:52AM
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tdollo
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thats a kid's binding, you will explode and die with these
Mar 23 2013 10:37AM
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No.Quarter
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read all of these carefully



Mar 23 2013 10:40AM
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zlanj
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I just noticed that, not sure why I missed that lol

Jake, I've just finished reading those threads you linked me, while I've gone through the bindings listed, I haven't had much luck finding any cheap enough for my budget on ebay or other sites. That boot thread kind of disappoints me too, this is going to end up a lot more expensive than I thought.

Also, I live in New England 5'7" 135lbs.
Mar 23 2013 11:16AM
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ForeverYung
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nooooooooooo

check these out

and dont cheap out on boots, save up some money and go to a boot fitter.
Mar 23 2013 11:17AM
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zlanj
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Thanks for the suggestion. In terms of boots, what should someone with tiny feet like me be wearing? (yes I read the boot thread) every mountain I go to I find 26.5 fit best for me, something on a lower price point would be nice.
Mar 23 2013 11:34AM
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Mitchell.
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Your best bet would be to go to a store to at least find out what fits you nice. You dont have to buy; but once you know boot x fits you perfectly then you can go online, look for prices on boot x in the size you tried on and find the best deal; or if the price is right at the store, purchase it from there.
Mar 23 2013 12:09PM
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zlanj
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That's exactly what I'm thinking I'll do, my season's pretty much over anyways so I have a lot of tie to just save up.
Mar 23 2013 1:08PM
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