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Audio_
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I've been skiing since I was like 4 years old, I am 20 years old rn.
Was doing slalom skiing for about 3,5 years, but I want to take it to the park now.

However I don't know which brand skis etc I have to buy, also this will be my first pair of skis I will own myself ever.
Everytime I went skiing we would rent the skis and boots, I also just ordered my Full Tilt First Chair 8, and will probally also buy the Rossignol FKS 180s as bindings.

I will be telling all my information in KGs and CM because im european and don't know the exact measurements in U.S. measurements.

Weight: 85 Kg (arround)
Height: 178 Cm (arround)
Experience: 16 years experience used to do slalom skiing for 3,5 years.
Location: The Netherlands, I go skiing 2x times a year for about 7 - 10 days in France.
Ski: I want to have a ski that is suitable for park but also for hitting side hits of pistes etc.

I hope I gave enough information to help you guys give me some information to help me improve and make the right decision.

Kind regards!
Feb 2 2016 3:14PM
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Willows
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Am I right in saying that you only want on-piste performance?
Feb 2 2016 3:29PM
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gapersarefriends
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if you want all mtn/park something around 100mm underfoot, line blend, faction candide 2.0
Feb 2 2016 4:17PM
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marrows
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Your first mistake was buying boots without getting fitted.

However it sounds like money is no issue, so just buy another pair, this time from a bootfitter.
Feb 2 2016 5:13PM
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marrowsYour first mistake was buying boots without getting fitted.

However it sounds like money is no issue, so just buy another pair, this time from a bootfitter.


Yeah see the unfortunate part is;
There is no shop in my country that sells Full Tilt boots.
I would have to go to Germany in order to fit the boots, what I have done now is ordered the boots in a size that seemed reasonable, the shipping and retouring is free so if they don't fit I will send them back.
Feb 2 2016 5:18PM
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marrows
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Audio_Yeah see the unfortunate part is;
There is no shop in my country that sells Full Tilt boots.
I would have to go to Germany in order to fit the boots, what I have done now is ordered the boots in a size that seemed reasonable, the shipping and retouring is free so if they don't fit I will send them back.


Just remember fulltilts are far from the only option for freestyle boots, in fact they have the worst durability. Anyhow they can be great, if not short lived, if they fit your feet.
As for skis, like others have said, line blends, on3p kartels, Faction 2.0s, armada eldollos, head oblivions are all good (and softer) options.
Enjoy.
Feb 2 2016 5:30PM
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Willows
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Audio_Yeah see the unfortunate part is;
There is no shop in my country that sells Full Tilt boots.
I would have to go to Germany in order to fit the boots, what I have done now is ordered the boots in a size that seemed reasonable, the shipping and retouring is free so if they don't fit I will send them back.


Yeah some of us Europeans are not as privilege to have good bootfitters in our midsts. I use the Candide 2.0 and they are seriously the best skis I have ever owned. They can do it all and not just in a half-assed way...
Feb 2 2016 6:01PM
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Armada El Rey
Feb 2 2016 6:41PM
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Audio_
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marrowsJust remember fulltilts are far from the only option for freestyle boots, in fact they have the worst durability. Anyhow they can be great, if not short lived, if they fit your feet.
As for skis, like others have said, line blends, on3p kartels, Faction 2.0s, armada eldollos, head oblivions are all good (and softer) options.
Enjoy.


I was thinking of buying the : Revision Skis Talisman.
But I am not 100 sure if this is a good ski for beginners tho.
Feb 3 2016 3:47AM
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Audio_
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Trying to make a choice between:

Revision Talismen : http://www.blind2shop.com/en/shop/skis/revision-talisman-ski/
Line Blend : http://www.backcountry.com/line-blend-alpine-ski
Faction Candide 1.0 : http://www.factionskis.com/skis/ski-1516-ct10

any thoughts on which one I should pick and why I should pick it over the other ones?
Feb 3 2016 6:00PM
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marrows
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Audio_Trying to make a choice between:

Revision Talismen : http://www.blind2shop.com/en/shop/skis/revision-talisman-ski/
Line Blend : http://www.backcountry.com/line-blend-alpine-ski
Faction Candide 1.0 : http://www.factionskis.com/skis/ski-1516-ct10

any thoughts on which one I should pick and why I should pick it over the other ones?


Those are all good choices, nice and buttery. I'd go for the Factions solely because I like the profile more than the others. (Very subtle camber/rocker)
The Revisions also look nice, similar profile to E Dollos.
The Blends would be my last choice simply because of durability issues, otherwise they are a fun all mtn shredder.

Can't really help you past this point, just depends on what you're after, maybe demo some of your choices if you can? I'm sure whatever you choose you'll love em.
Feb 3 2016 7:27PM
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Audio_
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All right thanks everyone for the help and tips. ;)

I will most likely choose the Revision Talismen or the Faction Candide 1.0, depends a bit on the price aswell.

Once again thanks for the help!
Feb 4 2016 3:39AM
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