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Need help choosing skis

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connorm86
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I ski lake louise or whistler once or twice every year (2-4 days) but I ski park on somewhat icy local ski hills in edmonton for most of the season. I don't know how wide I should get them. I need to be able to find them for under 500. I'm 5,3 sizing up a little bit since I'm 15. any suggestions?

here is a list of skis on my mind widest to skinniest
sir francis bacon shorty 165 (108)
k2 marksman 163 (106)
lib backwards 166 (93)
lib wreckreate 90 163 (90)

I need a playful park/pow/ice quiver killer. sorry for the stupid long post and weird criteria. let me know if I'm going at it all wrong. thanks.

**This thread was edited on Oct 12th 2019 at 7:43:27pm
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Zurp
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I also ski the same mountains, & is recommend the sir Francis bacons! I’m a park skier but I’ve had them for a few years, got them cheap of a buddy for good all mountain skies, good price & they hold up with everything you’ll need!
edit: great in the park as well so I’d highly recommend!

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connorm86
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oh okay thanks!
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Liam_j10
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Look at the bent chetler 100
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connorm86
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Liam_j10Look at the bent chetler 100

Thanks those seem like a good choice
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austinsalzillo89
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Marksman are nice but look at Bentchetlers too
connorm86I ski lake louise or whistler once or twice every year (2-4 days) but I ski park on somewhat icy local ski hills in edmonton for most of the season. I don't know how wide I should get them. I need to be able to find them for under 500. I'm 5,3 sizing up a little bit since I'm 15. any suggestions?

here is a list of skis on my mind widest to skinniest
sir francis bacon shorty 165 (108)
k2 marksman 163 (106)
lib backwards 166 (93)
lib wreckreate 90 163 (90)

I need a playful park/pow/ice quiver killer. sorry for the stupid long post and weird criteria. let me know if I'm going at it all wrong. thanks.

**This thread was edited on Oct 12th 2019 at 7:43:27pm
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connorm86
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austinsalzillo89Marksman are nice but look at Bentchetlers too


okay nice thanks
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Phillydog1
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The Lib tech backwards would be a great affordable ski with good durability, weight, and edge hold.
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connorm86
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Phillydog1The Lib tech backwards would be a great affordable ski with good durability, weight, and edge hold.


Alright thanks
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