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Haven't bought new gear since '10...help please!

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air_dingus
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Hello NS,

It's been awhile since I bought new gear so I'm kind of out of the loop, but I'm looking to buy some new skis and boots for next season.

I currently have 172cm line afterbangs as my park ski.
I am looking for another pair for carving, trees, and all mountain exploring that can handle some speed.

I ski mainly VT/ME but would like a ski that won't be useless for the occasional trip out west.

With that in mind I believe the Volkl Bridge is appropriate.
--Does the rocker reduce its carving ability on hardpack?
--I am 5'5" 130lbs should I go with the 163 or 171?(leaning towards 163-- unless the rocker really makes it ski short)
--Any other models I should look into?

Regarding boots, I have solomon SPKs from 2010, but would like to get something stiffer and appropriate for all-mtn. Obviously I will go to a local store to try a bunch, but it would be great if you could just name a couple of solid models for slightly wider feet & a flex of 100~ 110, just so I can do some initial research before heading checking them out at stores.

I don't really have budget as it has been so long since I bought ski gear.

Any advice would be really really appreciated.

Thanks!!
Apr 25 2015 10:57AM
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SteezOnSkis12
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Also what is you height, weight and level of skiing
Apr 25 2015 7:49PM
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air_dingus
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I don't really have budget as it has been so long since I bought ski gear.
Apr 26 2015 2:23PM
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air_dingus
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SteezOnSkis12Also what is you height, weight and level of skiing


I am 5'5" 130lbs, advanced
Apr 26 2015 2:24PM
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SteezOnSkis12
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air_dingusI am 5'5" 130lbs, advanced


So are you looking for more of a all mountain ski or strictly park?
Apr 26 2015 2:26PM
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air_dingus
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SteezOnSkis12So are you looking for more of a all mountain ski or strictly park?


all mountain. not another park ski
Apr 26 2015 3:26PM
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jfp
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sfb shortys on sale too
http://lineskis.com/skis/sir-francis-bacon-shorty
Apr 26 2015 7:20PM
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jfp
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tecnica cochise makes sick all mountain freeride boots, you should learn your boot sole length, and last ( width) and see a bootfitter.
Apr 26 2015 7:23PM
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amo
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Check out Faction 2.0s
You could be skiing a 178 no problem, especially if it's gonna have rocker.
Apr 27 2015 3:00PM
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air_dingus
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there are so many fantastic reviews about on3ps here. will definitely look into them
Apr 28 2015 10:53AM
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jfp
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amoCheck out Faction 2.0s
You could be skiing a 178 no problem, especially if it's gonna have rocker.


with rocker thats still pretty big for 5'5", no?
hes only 130 lbs, tiny guy.
Apr 28 2015 6:39PM
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amo
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jfpwith rocker thats still pretty big for 5'5", no?
hes only 130 lbs, tiny guy.


Yeah possibly, thought maybe if he's advanced he could handle them. Either way they also come in a 172 which would definitely work.
Apr 28 2015 7:28PM
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air_dingus
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amoYeah possibly, thought maybe if he's advanced he could handle them. Either way they also come in a 172 which would definitely work.


Yeah I don't think I would go over 172cm.

In another thread comparing Faction 2.0 & Kartels, a guy said that Kartels are stiffer so I would choose that over the factions. Anyone know how the Kartels compare in stiffness to the volkl bridge?
Apr 28 2015 7:40PM
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sbarlett
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air_dingusYeah I don't think I would go over 172cm.

In another thread comparing Faction 2.0 & Kartels, a guy said that Kartels are stiffer so I would choose that over the factions. Anyone know how the Kartels compare in stiffness to the volkl bridge?


I'm not really an expert on either, but I would tell you that you should support on3p's product. They are supposedly crazy durable, and I know the kartels look like a really fun, all mountain ripper. The bridges seem similar, but honestly support the small company, you will be thankful later.
Apr 28 2015 8:18PM
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jfp
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feedback on on3p makes me want a pair
Apr 28 2015 9:20PM
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jfp
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and , i ski the salomon rocker 2 122, huge skis but slay everywhere, check em out.
Apr 28 2015 9:22PM
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Swandog7
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IM 5'6 but growing, and am leaning toward a 171 Filthy Rich, has lots of rocker so it will ski short. I would say around there with rocker, around a 164-168 full camber ski
Apr 30 2015 12:36PM
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