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thejibman
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I'm kinda new to buying skis and so I was just wondering what a good set up was
Jun 20 2015 2:59AM
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WlSCO
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You have to give us Info. Height,weight, skill level, skiing style, ect. I haven't tried many different kinds of skis but just letting you know.
Jun 20 2015 3:12AM
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dingus
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Get the B fish pro modol ski, you will be able to lencon instantly
Jun 20 2015 3:24AM
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thejibman
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WlSCOYou have to give us Info. Height,weight, skill level, skiing style, ect. I haven't tried many different kinds of skis but just letting you know.


I am 6ft, 200 lbs intermediate skil level and my skiing style is a little bit of everything.
Jun 20 2015 4:04AM
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yungcigsmoker
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thejibmanI am 6ft, 200 lbs intermediate skil level and my skiing style is a little bit of everything.


You should buy skis that are 180 or above.

How do yu like your flex?
do you prefer rocker or camber?
Jun 20 2015 10:23AM
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NewEscuelers
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damn.
i wish there was a section for talking about gear.
a place for gear talk.
a place with product reviews.
damn.
Jun 20 2015 10:38AM
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thejibman
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Prototype_1You should buy skis that are 180 or above.

How do yu like your flex?
do you prefer rocker or camber?[/QUOTE

I like lots of flex and some rocker.
Jun 20 2015 2:36PM
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casey_cope
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need a bit more than that. Do you like charging or do you like playing around. Where do you ski? Do you prefer fatter skis or thinner skis. But anyways from the info you gave us I would recommend a ski that is about 180 cm tall, somewhere around 100 mm wide underfoot, and with a little bit of all mtn rocker. I would recommend something like a 182 cm Fat-ypus L-Toro but you may or may not want something stiffer than that.
Jun 20 2015 2:55PM
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thejibman
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casey_copeneed a bit more than that. Do you like charging or do you like playing around. Where do you ski? Do you prefer fatter skis or thinner skis. But anyways from the info you gave us I would recommend a ski that is about 180 cm tall, somewhere around 100 mm wide underfoot, and with a little bit of all mtn rocker. I would recommend something like a 182 cm Fat-ypus L-Toro but you may or may not want something stiffer than that.


I like playing around I ski in Alaska I prefer fat skis
Jun 20 2015 3:56PM
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casey_cope
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thejibmanI like playing around I ski in Alaska I prefer fat skis

Alright so yeah a ski between 100 and 120 mm with a somewhat soft flex will be perfect for you. Again Fat-ypus L-toro could be good for you unless you want something a little fatter
Jun 20 2015 4:49PM
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.lencon
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casey_copeAlright so yeah a ski between 100 and 120 mm with a somewhat soft flex will be perfect for you. Again Fat-ypus L-toro could be good for you unless you want something a little fatter


And something with rocker.
Jun 20 2015 5:41PM
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yungcigsmoker
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Icelantic Nomads?
Jun 20 2015 6:54PM
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Adam.Guare
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181 rossi slats w/ fks
Jun 21 2015 10:19AM
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brett_fisher
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dingusGet the B fish pro modol ski, you will be able to lencon instantly


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Jun 21 2015 12:40PM
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brov1
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if you like doing everything than i would stay under 115-116 under foot. for an intermediate skir a sorter flexier ski is definitely a better option. i would advise looking into a Line SFB, a moment pb n j, or an icelantic nomad
Jun 22 2015 12:15AM
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JGWI
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ON3P Jeffery 114's or Kartel 106's might be a good fit. Get good bindings *cough cough* fks 140's maybe 160's given your weight. It's an expensive setup but you never really hear people say "Damn, I wish I would have bought shittier gear."
Jun 22 2015 12:28AM
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Mr.Bishop
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thejibmanI'm kinda new to buying skis and so I was just wondering what a good set up was


Hey -

I'd love it if you could try our gear finder thing and post what suggestions it gives you. Its been getting a lot better as more people review product, so I'd love to get some feedback!
Jun 23 2015 2:45PM
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thejibman
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Mr.BishopHey -

I'd love it if you could try our gear finder thing and post what suggestions it gives you. Its been getting a lot better as more people review product, so I'd love to get some feedback!


Where is it on the website?
Jun 23 2015 2:54PM
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tomPietrowski
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thejibmanWhere is it on the website?


It should be under gear on the top bar. if your on mobile you won't be able to see it unfortunatly. if your on mobile here you go https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews
Jun 23 2015 3:34PM
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thejibman
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tomPietrowskiIt should be under gear on the top bar. if your on mobile you won't be able to see it unfortunatly. if your on mobile here you go https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews


THANKS!
Jun 23 2015 4:39PM
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Mr.Bishop
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tomPietrowskiIt should be under gear on the top bar. if your on mobile you won't be able to see it unfortunatly. if your on mobile here you go https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews


Thanks Tom - totally forgot to post the link.
Jun 23 2015 5:19PM
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