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New gear for next year?

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mike759
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I need new skis and bindings for next year and noticed that everything is going on sale for the spring/summer so I was thinking of making some money over the summer and buying this stuff:
skis:
http://www.theskibum.com/ski-snow/ski-equipment/mens-skis/line-mastermind-ski-a1403012
or
http://www.theskibum.com/ski-snow/ski-equipment/mens-skis/k2-press-ski-s1303041
bindings:
http://www.theskibum.com/ski-snow/ski-equipment/ski-bindings/2014-free-ten-7224m
I am 6" about 150 lbs and shoe size 13
Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?
Mar 22 2015 9:35PM
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TheRacker
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Definitely don't get those bindings, basically a kid's binding, and I think K2's press skis are more of a price point park ski over a good one. Look around for end of season deals and you can probably snag a good park ski for ~350 and better bindings for $150 or less.
Mar 22 2015 9:43PM
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steeze4days
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Pretty much everything you just listed are terrible, marker 10s will break, masterminds will snap/delam,not sure about the K2's but i'd say you should reconsider your choices
Mar 23 2015 6:40PM
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mike759
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I am not really a serious skier just looking for a fun park ski that fits and is not expensive (skis+bindings under $500)
Mar 23 2015 7:14PM
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veng_m
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dude, really dont get the masterminds or the free tens or the presses

you will be disappointed when they last you half a season and then break when you start progressing
Mar 23 2015 7:40PM
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mike759
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http://www.amazon.com/Rossignol-Sprayer-Skis-Xelium-Bindings/dp/B00N97TIWM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=18XY7HV999VRZFKB80G8
are these functional or are they just a cheap combo that will break right away
Mar 23 2015 7:41PM
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mike759
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veng_mdude, really dont get the masterminds or the free tens or the presses

you will be disappointed when they last you half a season and then break when you start progressing


I've had the masterminds for two years now and my friend had a pair of presses from like 2007 that his little brother uses now, I just wanted to know if they are still that good quality.
I also found these, how bad can a cosmetic defect be?
http://www.sportsauthority.com/K2-Mens-Sect-10-0-Skis-2013-2014-Possible-Cosmetic-Defects/product.jsp?productId=21226106&clickid=cart
Mar 23 2015 7:51PM
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veng_m
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mike759I've had the masterminds for two years now and my friend had a pair of presses from like 2007 that his little brother uses now, I just wanted to know if they are still that good quality.
I also found these, how bad can a cosmetic defect be?
http://www.sportsauthority.com/K2-Mens-Sect-10-0-Skis-2013-2014-Possible-Cosmetic-Defects/product.jsp?productId=21226106&clickid=cart


they dont have that level of quality

k2 makes those skis in very large quantities for sports authority, dont get those

cosmetic defects dont really change anything

quality over quantity man, go with some chronics or shreditors and they'll last you a lot longer
Mar 23 2015 8:10PM
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mike759
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veng_mthey dont have that level of quality

k2 makes those skis in very large quantities for sports authority, dont get those

cosmetic defects dont really change anything

quality over quantity man, go with some chronics or shreditors and they'll last you a lot longer


Are there any i can get for less than $300
Mar 23 2015 8:25PM
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SteezOnSkis12
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mike759Are there any i can get for less than $300


If you are truely (however you spell that) committed to the sport you will get something that will last you longer than 2 runs.
Mar 23 2015 9:01PM
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mike759
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k
Mar 23 2015 9:06PM
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mike759
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I just dont have any dollars
Mar 23 2015 9:06PM
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judmaster77
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http://www.levelninesports.com/Fischer-Nightstick-Skis?gclid=CjwKEAjw876oBRCYr86w6KGfpkgSJAACIidwiXGQjhmlvCm7ko_Z3U2-aRhzuWzDlBeSwDkbxKfbjRoCXujw_wcB


http://theskimonster.com/store/ski-gear/bindings/tyrolia-attack-13/?gclid=CjwKEAjw876oBRCYr86w6KGfpkgSJAACIidw6eT_ZGEvaE1RanuYqZa6YX4nA1Q8l37f7L3gh7ykfxoCNjzw_wcB
Mar 23 2015 9:22PM
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mike759
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thanks
Mar 23 2015 10:38PM
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