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epicyetiz
Posts: 6 - Karma: 21
Looking at buying my first pair of skis, looking to ski mainly on piste with a little bit of park here and there as i learn. currently looking at j-skis allplay, line sickday 88's or faction candie 2.0 or prodigy 2.0/1.0. any advice on these skis and possible binding set ups would be greatly appreciated. Or any other recommendations.
Dec 14 2017 8:00AM
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mmccarthy81
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Sick days aren't twin tips so wouldn't be good in park, the rest are solid skis. For Line's I'd look at the Blends or Chronics instead. Also where will you be skiing? The snow conditions are very important. As for bindings, your skier type, weight, and height dictates what you'd need. On a side note though, this thread belongs in gear threads, not ski gabber.
Dec 14 2017 9:30AM
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ljackstar
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Don't know your height or weight, but I'd look at the K2 Press, or whatever they are called now. Decent skis, twin tip, can take a bit of a beating. Not perfect skis by any stretch but they are decently cheap or work great as a first ski
Dec 14 2017 7:05PM
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mulchbrain
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I had sick days for my first skis and after learning the basics I regretted getting them because they weren't twin tips and didn't really have much flex . I got some all plays as my second ski and they are amazing , so much funner to ride. So id recommend an all mountain twin tip that's not to wide to start. Once you have your first pair you will start knowing what you want after that anyway
Dec 14 2017 10:47PM
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weedoo
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Revision skis lol

Jk, I like your current choices, specifically J but can NEVER go wrong with ON3P or Armada
Dec 14 2017 11:28PM
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fries
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Picking a first pair isn't too important because you haven't developed any preferences. If I were you, I'd look around and find a cheap/somewhat decent pair at a local shop. As for bindings, definitely go with rossignol fks. bulletproof, reliable, durable.
Dec 14 2017 11:34PM
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SofaKingSick
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J_SPicking a first pair isn't too important because you haven't developed any preferences. If I were you, I'd look around and find a cheap/somewhat decent pair at a local shop. As for bindings, definitely go with rossignol fks. bulletproof, reliable, durable.


I agree with all of this but if the budget isn't quite that strict I think my current go-to recommendation for a newbie is armada arv96 and tyrolia attack 13s, that's a dirt nasty setup that's mad easy to use and works anywhere

And yeah pivots/FKS are amazing but he doesn't necessarily need those
Dec 15 2017 12:05AM
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theabortionator
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Worth checking out the sell.trade forum on here. If you're grabbing something for the first time and on a budget there are some pretty awesome deals in there sometimes.

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/8/Sell-and-Trade
Dec 15 2017 5:37AM
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fries
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SofaKingSickI agree with all of this but if the budget isn't quite that strict I think my current go-to recommendation for a newbie is armada arv96 and tyrolia attack 13s, that's a dirt nasty setup that's mad easy to use and works anywhere

And yeah pivots/FKS are amazing but he doesn't necessarily need those

Right. I didnt consider the other options - I had the attack 13 on my first pair. Great bindings, never found anything wrong about them.
Dec 15 2017 9:22AM
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epicyetiz
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thanks guys, will look at the armadas and rossingols now
Dec 15 2017 10:46AM
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imasnowboard
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+1 on the Attack 13's great binding for the price. Pairing those up with Moment PB&J's or ON3P Kartel 98's would be a great do it all set up if your budget permits it. Especially as a 60/40 all mountain park option.

**This post was edited on Dec 15th 2017 at 1:05:08pm
Dec 15 2017 1:03PM
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epicyetiz
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The on3ps are a bit out of my budget but the attack 13s seem to be the bindings I'm going to get. Has anyone had experience of the K2 poacher. My holiday this year is in march at L2A with maybe another week at the end of January.
Dec 20 2017 5:35PM
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search4freshies
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mulchbrainI had sick days for my first skis and after learning the basics I regretted getting them because they weren't twin tips and didn't really have much flex .

Can confirm; However, I still have the sick day 95's and I ski them in the park every so often. Directional skis in the park?! NEWSCHOOLERS TABOO!!!!! Bring on the downvotes. Def not the softest ski, but I can still butter them and I've never had a single issue landing switch with them. IMO the sick days are some of the best all-mountain skis on the market, especially for someone like OP, who isn't necessarily looking for a park specific ski. For someone looking for a "first pair of skis" I doubt they will be skiing/ landing switch often (if at all), so really any ski that gets your foot in the door cheap will be best. as far as bindings go, its a similar story. But if skiing is truly a sport you want to pursue, maybe spend the extra coin and get a set of decent bindings that will grow with you as a person/skier, so that you can throw them on your next set-up.
Dec 20 2017 5:51PM
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Sharko
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Agree with above posters about Tyrolia Attack for your bindings, and great mix of performance, low weight, and low price (but of course weight and height could affect your decision).

Read the ski reviews at Blister Gear Reviews, they are in depth and objective. All other reviews on the web are just rehashed marketing material.
For your first pair buy used or last years model to save cash.
Dec 20 2017 6:21PM
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SofaKingSick
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epicyetizThe on3ps are a bit out of my budget but the attack 13s seem to be the bindings I'm going to get. Has anyone had experience of the K2 poacher. My holiday this year is in march at L2A with maybe another week at the end of January.


Poacher is a really popular do it all ski. You'll notice a lot of skiers using it in videos lately
Dec 20 2017 7:02PM
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Cade2
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Poachers for the win
Dec 20 2017 8:58PM
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weedoo
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search4freshiesCan confirm; However, I still have the sick day 95's and I ski them in the park every so often. Directional skis in the park?! NEWSCHOOLERS TABOO!!!!! Bring on the downvotes. Def not the softest ski, but I can still butter them and I've never had a single issue landing switch with them. IMO the sick days are some of the best all-mountain skis on the market, especially for someone like OP, who isn't necessarily looking for a park specific ski. For someone looking for a "first pair of skis" I doubt they will be skiing/ landing switch often (if at all), so really any ski that gets your foot in the door cheap will be best. as far as bindings go, its a similar story. But if skiing is truly a sport you want to pursue, maybe spend the extra coin and get a set of decent bindings that will grow with you as a person/skier, so that you can throw them on your next set-up.


You got balls going into the park with sick days lol
Dec 20 2017 9:28PM
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Mr.Bishop
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weedooYou got balls going into the park with sick days lol


I mean if you're just going to go forwards whats the big deal?
Dec 21 2017 10:09AM
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lucastavrou
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I'm in a similar position, with a bit of powder in the mix too.

I'm not a beginner but I just haven't bought my own ski's yet.

I was considering the ON3P Kartel 98, J Ski Allplay or J Ski Vacation.

Does anyone have any useful info on the J's vs the Kartels? It's hard to find a comparison with the vacations which I am leaning towards
Dec 21 2017 10:22AM
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SofaKingSick
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lucastavrouI'm in a similar position, with a bit of powder in the mix too.

I'm not a beginner but I just haven't bought my own ski's yet.

I was considering the ON3P Kartel 98, J Ski Allplay or J Ski Vacation.

Does anyone have any useful info on the J's vs the Kartels? It's hard to find a comparison with the vacations which I am leaning towards


those are pretty different skis in terms of flex. do you want soft or stiffer?
Dec 21 2017 10:45AM
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Bataleon85
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They're kind of an entry level park ski but I learned on Line Tigersnakes. They're light as hell, twin tip and super easy to carve, jump and butter. Not the most durable topsheet but meh... They're cheap and easy. Give em a look.
Dec 22 2017 8:32AM
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epicyetiz
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Just seen the black crow capris, what do you guys think of those? Paired with fks bindings or tyrolia
Dec 28 2017 7:59AM
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