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Looking for advice on first set of Skis!

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SJA94
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Hi All,

I'm looking to buy my first set of ski's and as a newbie in the ski world, I wanted some of your wisdom!

I'm 24, 5"9 and 65kg, I've been skiing very irregularly in the past, less than 10 times in total, but i'm very happy on blacks and enjoy trying and failing on park jumps.

Now i've got a job I can afford to go skiing much more regularly, with two trips already booked in for end of this year, I want to splash out on a set of skis. I spend the vast majority of my time on piste, but I want to get into more backcountry and park skiing, so i'm looking for a ski that does it all. My favourite activity currently is jumping off the natural snow formations, so I want something that'll help me get better at that, learning how to land backwards etc.

Budget is around £350 for ski's and £200 for boots. Happy to buy last seasons stuff, I just want something thats going to help me improve my skiing and keep it super fun.

Thanks for your help!
Apr 3 2018 11:05AM
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nxtyrsfulltilts
Posts: 430 - Karma: 1,533
Go to a demo day and try a bunch of skis for yourself.
Apr 3 2018 11:08AM
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K2fanboy
Posts: 6 - Karma: 19
Look into the K2 Poachers, they are some of the best all-arounders for a one ski quiver and they are affordable... both the '17 and '18 graphics versions are on sale now. They are 96mm in the waist and available in many lengths. Depending on where you ski, 90-100mm waist is probably what you will want for decent performance on all types of snow.
Apr 3 2018 12:00PM
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chris.goodhue
Posts: 946 - Karma: 6,204
Look at the J Skis Vacation or Metal, both are the same ski but the Metal is stiffer...great ski for doing it all, slays pow, park, heck I even had a backcountry setup on my vacations for a bit. Really fun all around ski for what your describing
Apr 3 2018 12:35PM
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Rum_Ham
Posts: 1449 - Karma: 4,481
ON3P super goats
Apr 3 2018 4:22PM
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Lonely
Posts: 6601 - Karma: 59,671
Surface Outsiders are $400. Could definitely take those anywhere on the mountain.
Apr 3 2018 4:27PM
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GKS
Posts: 372 - Karma: 2,940
and for boots, get full tilts
Apr 3 2018 4:38PM
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Dooberz
Posts: 158 - Karma: 1,009
line blends are a really good all mountain ski.
Apr 4 2018 12:18PM
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Jah-Beef
Posts: 69 - Karma: 88
Depends on where you are gonna be skiing, but faction ct 2.0 and 3.0 can both do everything, 3.0 is more off piste, 2.0 more park and on piste
Apr 4 2018 1:49PM
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c0ntentcreat0r
Posts: 347 - Karma: 890
Dooberzline blends are a really good all mountain ski.


They are not. Unless you have good ass balance for taking them on jumps, they are a jib ski.
Apr 4 2018 1:59PM
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keimel
Posts: 1231 - Karma: 2,250
SJA94Hi All,

I'm looking to buy my first set of ski's and as a newbie in the ski world, I wanted some of your wisdom!

I'm 24, 5"9 and 65kg, I've been skiing very irregularly in the past, less than 10 times in total, but i'm very happy on blacks and enjoy trying and failing on park jumps.

Now i've got a job I can afford to go skiing much more regularly, with two trips already booked in for end of this year, I want to splash out on a set of skis. I spend the vast majority of my time on piste, but I want to get into more backcountry and park skiing, so i'm looking for a ski that does it all. My favourite activity currently is jumping off the natural snow formations, so I want something that'll help me get better at that, learning how to land backwards etc.

Budget is around £350 for ski's and £200 for boots. Happy to buy last seasons stuff, I just want something thats going to help me improve my skiing and keep it super fun.

Thanks for your help!


I'd recommend K2 poachers, most affordable and lasting skis out. If you are down to spend money, ON3P are supposedly bomb proof from what I hear. HGs as well but I hear that they won't let you keep your old pair if you try to warranty them which is a little wack, you either have to send them back or cut them in half which is crazy....
Apr 4 2018 2:11PM
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c0ntentcreat0r
Posts: 347 - Karma: 890
Slim_KimI'd recommend K2 poachers, most affordable and lasting skis out. If you are down to spend money, ON3P are supposedly bomb proof from what I hear. HGs as well but I hear that they won't let you keep your old pair if you try to warranty them which is a little wack, you either have to send them back or cut them in half which is crazy....


A) HG's are expensive as hell, out of OP's budget by over double their ideal spending.
B) Shipping them to Europe is gonna slaughter OP's wallet.

I have HG stingers, and love them. Best feeling ski I have EVER been on. They are peeeeeeerfect. But given what OP wants from their skis and is willing to pay, HG's just aren't in his ballpark. Poachers are probably the best bet.

And since I know OP is trying to save money here, my local value village has some skis. I'll buy all of them and ship em to you for 150 euros.
Apr 4 2018 2:25PM
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c0ntentcreat0r
Posts: 347 - Karma: 890
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You're probably a good skier. However, OP clearly stated they've only been skiing a few times, while blends cater to people who already know what they are doing. And OP also said they have trouble on jumps, which blends definitely will not help with. Learning jumps on a ski like the blend will likely not be confidence inspiring at all, and maybe even be detrimental to confidence , because a soft ski amplifies just about every mistake, eg: landing backseat.
Apr 4 2018 2:29PM
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keimel
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SteezMcGeeA) HG's are expensive as hell, out of OP's budget by over double their ideal spending.
B) Shipping them to Europe is gonna slaughter OP's wallet.

I have HG stingers, and love them. Best feeling ski I have EVER been on. They are peeeeeeerfect. But given what OP wants from their skis and is willing to pay, HG's just aren't in his ballpark. Poachers are probably the best bet.

And since I know OP is trying to save money here, my local value village has some skis. I'll buy all of them and ship em to you for 150 euros.


Who are you lmao? Was giving the dude options and told him ON3P and HG are expensive.

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Apr 4 2018 2:37PM
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c0ntentcreat0r
Posts: 347 - Karma: 890
Slim_KimWho are you lmao? Was giving the dude options and told him ON3P and HG are expensive. That was an extremely unintelligent comment...


How was it unintelligent to point out that the skis are double the cost of what he said he is willing to spend?
Apr 4 2018 2:45PM
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skiP.E.I.
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It sounds to me like anything with twintips in the 90-105 mm waist range should suit you. Preferably something mid-stiff flexing with a small amount of early rise. I'd recommend Armada ARVs, K2 Marksman (more all mountain-y) or Poachers (more park-centric). ON3P Kartel 98, J skis Allplay, Rossignol Black Ops 98, 4FRNT Devastator, Line Mordecai, Icelantic Nomad, Liberty Helix, Volkl Revolt 95 would all be good choices. Since you are clearly in the UK there might be some other smaller European brands that might be accessible to you which we might not be aware of.
Also look at used sporting goods stores or consignment shops. You might find a good deal on a lightly used setup. Make boots your priority, and get them fitted if you can. Having good boots that fit well is going to help your performance more than a nice pair of skis. In terms of bindings, a 12-13 DIN binding should be good for your height and weight. Try to get Look Pivots. Tyrolia Attack or Marker Griffons would also work fine.
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Apr 4 2018 3:52PM
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jjdsteeze
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LonelySurface Outsiders are $400. Could definitely take those anywhere on the mountain.


While i agree with you, i am always hesitant to recommend them . My fav ski of all time but they aren't for everyone
Apr 4 2018 4:12PM
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rustypouch
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These are the skis for you: https://shop.atomic.com/en-ca/products/redster-sg-fis-m-x-20-ega-aa2830.html
Apr 4 2018 5:14PM
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