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A new set of skis for someone poor

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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Hey guys, I'm 6'5 between 180-190 lbs. Deciding what to get for skis for next season. I want something that can cut through crud like a hot knife through butter and also handles well in the air since I like that too. Until recently I've had a pair of volkl gotamas 178 cm
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/904032/Jump-2-mp4

but I want something taller. Been looking at the bentchetler 192s or a candide 3.0 192.

I'm also poor as shit so if anyone knows where to find these for a bargain or someone has the hookup I'd be super appreciative. Other recommendations for skis are welcome too since I'm a pretty huge novice when it comes to buying gear. Attached is my sick 180 for entertainment so feel free to give props on that
May 28 2018 8:10PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I was hoping it would just the 180 since my nose butters left a lot to be desired when that clip was taken
BigPurpleSkiSuitHey guys, I'm 6'5 between 180-190 lbs. Deciding what to get for skis for next season. I want something that can cut through crud like a hot knife through butter and also handles well in the air since I like that too. Until recently I've had a pair of volkl gotamas 178 cm
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/904032/Jump-2-mp4

but I want something taller. Been looking at the bentchetler 192s or a candide 3.0 192.

I'm also poor as shit so if anyone knows where to find these for a bargain or someone has the hookup I'd be super appreciative. Other recommendations for skis are welcome too since I'm a pretty huge novice when it comes to buying gear. Attached is my sick 180 for entertainment so feel free to give props on that
May 28 2018 8:17PM
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vibecheck
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Go to your local lumber store, steal two long planks and some ductape and there ya go. Take skiing back to its original form.
May 29 2018 2:21AM
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Non_State_Actor
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BigPurpleSkiSuitI'm also poor as shit


How poor are we talking? Are you looking for some Bibbys on their third mount or are you thinking some good quality demos from last season? What kind of budget are you aiming to meet?
May 29 2018 3:54AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Budget is sub 700 dollars for skis and bindings since mine broke closing day
mystery3How poor are we talking? Are you looking for some Bibbys on their third mount or are you thinking some good quality demos from last season? What kind of budget are you aiming to meet?
May 29 2018 12:08PM
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cadebucket
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I have the candide 3.0s in 204 and their soooooo sick, they are a little soft for when your mobbin super chopped up crap, but that could just be me being 6'7
May 29 2018 12:13PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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If only backcountry.com had them in the 192 for that price
cadebucketI have the candide 3.0s in 204 and their soooooo sick, they are a little soft for when your mobbin super chopped up crap, but that could just be me being 6'7
May 29 2018 12:29PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuitBudget is sub 700 dollars for skis and bindings since mine broke closing day


You can do a lot with $700.

What din do you ride? Probably need a 16 din binding?
May 29 2018 3:23PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I've actually only been riding on 6 but I have had my ski pop off several times on nose butters. Been thinking of upping it to 8 or 10 though. I guess my dream would be candide 3.0s but just the ski in 186 or 192 is a lot
mystery3You can do a lot with $700.

What din do you ride? Probably need a 16 din binding?
May 29 2018 3:34PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I just do what I can to avoid hurting my knees
mystery3You can do a lot with $700.

What din do you ride? Probably need a 16 din binding?
May 29 2018 3:34PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuitI've actually only been riding on 6 but I have had my ski pop off several times on nose butters. Been thinking of upping it to 8 or 10 though. I guess my dream would be candide 3.0s but just the ski in 186 or 192 is a lot


Step 1) $500 https://m.ebay.com/itm/Faction-Candide-3-0-/112891006149?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253D1b7af2d6ee68420dbb37e8dd5b838e35%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D2%2526mehot%253Dlo%2526sd%253D323250740975%2526itm%253D112891006149&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460&varId=413292598273

Step 2) $150 http://m.ebay.com/itm/2018-Head-Attack2-13-GW-B-95-Black-Ski-Binding-/202278992755?nav=SEARCH

Step 3) $25 for the brakes here: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/861322/Moment--Icelantic--ON3P--Tyrolia--Pivots--Full-tilt--and-more--PRICE-DROPS

Step 4) ??????? (maybe $25 gets them mounted)

Step 5) Profit?
May 30 2018 1:02AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I saw this but unfortunately step one only comes in 162s
mystery3Step 1) $500 https://m.ebay.com/itm/Faction-Candide-3-0-/112891006149?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIM.MBE%2526ao%253D2%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253D1b7af2d6ee68420dbb37e8dd5b838e35%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D2%2526mehot%253Dlo%2526sd%253D323250740975%2526itm%253D112891006149&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460&varId=413292598273

Step 2) $150 http://m.ebay.com/itm/2018-Head-Attack2-13-GW-B-95-Black-Ski-Binding-/202278992755?nav=SEARCH

Step 3) $25 for the brakes here: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/861322/Moment--Icelantic--ON3P--Tyrolia--Pivots--Full-tilt--and-more--PRICE-DROPS

Step 4) ??????? (maybe $25 gets them mounted)

Step 5) Profit?
May 30 2018 1:16AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Wrong link, try this: https://m.ebay.com/itm/FACTION-CANDIDE-3-0-ALL-MOUNTAIN-POWDER-SKIS-VARIOUS-SIZES-/323250740975?nav=SEARCH&varId=512319798158
May 30 2018 1:39AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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That's the one I'm going with. It's actually only 475 on their website now
mystery3Wrong link, try this: https://m.ebay.com/itm/FACTION-CANDIDE-3-0-ALL-MOUNTAIN-POWDER-SKIS-VARIOUS-SIZES-/323250740975?nav=SEARCH&varId=512319798158
May 30 2018 1:54AM
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Rum_Ham
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Moment has Bibby pros on sale for $535ish
May 30 2018 12:04PM
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OregonDead
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If I was looking for 190+ length I'd try those 194 Fatypus descenders that are only like $275 and they have an evil looking topsheet
May 30 2018 1:42PM
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cadebucket
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OregonDeadIf I was looking for 190+ length I'd try those 194 Fatypus descenders that are only like $275 and they have an evil looking topsheet


Ya the d senders look soild
May 30 2018 1:56PM
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jellomellow
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just get used skis? you can get a solid setup for under 500$
May 30 2018 2:02PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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These actually look fantastic, and yeah topsheet looks great too
OregonDeadIf I was looking for 190+ length I'd try those 194 Fatypus descenders that are only like $275 and they have an evil looking topsheet
May 30 2018 2:20PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Got these just now
OregonDeadIf I was looking for 190+ length I'd try those 194 Fatypus descenders that are only like $275 and they have an evil looking topsheet
May 30 2018 2:36PM
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OregonDead
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BigPurpleSkiSuitGot these just now


Sick. Looks like a really fun ski!
May 30 2018 2:57PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Do I need the bigger brake, or just a 95 would work?
May 30 2018 9:59PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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In the words of borat:
IT HAVE ARRIVE!!!!!!!!
Jun 5 2018 2:44PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuitIn the words of borat:
IT HAVE ARRIVE!!!!!!!!


Fuck yeah, dude. When you mount can you post the position on here? I've always thought the 194 D'Sender looked dope but I've never been able to find it's mount point advertised.

Also if you need bindings, I have some Tyrolia Adrenaline 16's (115 brakes) for sale for $150.

**This post was edited on Jun 6th 2018 at 4:32:49pm
Jun 6 2018 4:29PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I have attack2 13s already, otherwise I totally would. I ski mainly groomers and big mountain but I do want to learn to spin more on these too, so I think I'm just going to mount them as close to true center as I can
-eREKTion-Fuck yeah, dude. When you mount can you post the position on here? I've always thought the 194 D'Sender looked dope but I've never been able to find it's mount point advertised.

Also if you need bindings, I have some Tyrolia Adrenaline 16's (115 brakes) for sale for $150.

**This post was edited on Jun 6th 2018 at 4:32:49pm
Jun 6 2018 5:02PM
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-eREKTion-
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BigPurpleSkiSuitI have attack2 13s already, otherwise I totally would. I ski mainly groomers and big mountain but I do want to learn to spin more on these too, so I think I'm just going to mount them as close to true center as I can


Do you know what rec is?
Jun 6 2018 5:05PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Not a clue, I'm having a family friend of mine who's skied and worked on skis his whole life help me mount them, so I figure I'll be okay. But I am trying to learn things so do tell
-eREKTion-Do you know what rec is?
Jun 6 2018 5:20PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Well I ordered brakes from backcountry.com. it didn't specify if they came in pairs or not so now I have 4 brakes
Jun 7 2018 2:53PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuitWell I ordered brakes from backcountry.com. it didn't specify if they came in pairs or not so now I have 4 brakes


What size?
Jun 7 2018 3:04PM
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OregonDead
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BigPurpleSkiSuitWell I ordered brakes from backcountry.com. it didn't specify if they came in pairs or not so now I have 4 brakes


They'll help you out with a return. Did they call or e-mail you to ask about your purchase?
Jun 7 2018 3:07PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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110, but I might just keep them as replacements since i ski kind of hard and had a brake on my now rock ski griffons snap off, so i worry about similar things happening to these ones
Jun 7 2018 3:18PM
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SHREDHOUND
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4frnt devastators 194 if your cool with full rocker and want to charge
Jun 8 2018 2:41AM
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Casey
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I'm poor my budget is only 700.. gtfo lol
Jun 16 2018 9:30PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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CaseyI'm poor my budget is only 700.. gtfo lol


I am willing to literally spend all my money on skis.
Jun 17 2018 5:02PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Also the brakes I got dont fit the attack2 bindings. Anyone know which ones actually fit them?
Jun 17 2018 6:44PM
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