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Should I pull the trigger?

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clindblomskier
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Got hella bread rn, can totally afford it. I can get a 184 Marksman/Pivot 14 setup for ~550$ (all new btw). My only pair of skis are 181 magnus 90s, and since I enjoy all mountain and pow (with tricks sprinkled in of course :) as much as I do park, I think it's worth it to have a second set of skis for days that aren't dominated by park. Having a hard time convincing myself to pull the trigger, can anyone give me some motivation?
Apr 3 2020 5:11PM
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ATRAT24
Posts: 57
send it brother i have the marksman and theyre fucking awsome i love them great for everything
Apr 3 2020 5:40PM
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DesertStix
Posts: 600
Lol humble brag during an economic crisis

“I got hella bread rn”
Apr 3 2020 7:32PM
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typicaldenverkid
Posts: 90
marksmans are dope, your won’t regret it
Apr 3 2020 7:40PM
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clindblomskier
Posts: 314
DesertStixLol humble brag during an economic crisis

“I got hella bread rn”


I’m in high school so I don’t have many living expenses. Also 13$/hr job don’t hurt
Apr 3 2020 8:24PM
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weastcoast
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clindblomskierI’m in high school so I don’t have many living expenses. Also 13$/hr job don’t hurt

What kinda job you workin? Fellow high schooler here.
Apr 3 2020 8:39PM
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AsherDonati24
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Fucking send it bud
Apr 3 2020 8:45PM
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clindblomskier
Posts: 314
weastcoastWhat kinda job you workin? Fellow high schooler here.


bike shop.
Apr 3 2020 9:13PM
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animator
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ATRAT24send it brother i have the marksman and theyre fucking awsome i love them great for everything

He’s alive!!
Apr 3 2020 9:29PM
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flavourtown
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hmm yes buy ski very nice
Apr 3 2020 10:33PM
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O1L_CH4D
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Just lol if you think 400 or whatever is hella bread dawg
Apr 4 2020 3:53AM
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clindblomskier
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NU3R0_PHYS1C1STJust lol if you think 400 or whatever is hella bread dawg


homie I'm 16 i got like 800 in the bank account I'm practically bill gates
Apr 4 2020 8:01AM
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O1L_CH4D
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clindblomskierhomie I'm 16 i got like 800 in the bank account I'm practically bill gates


Lollllll fair call
Apr 4 2020 2:28PM
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Demillsta
Posts: 391
I was in a similar position last year and I ended up still using my wets as my daily ski, somewhat regret spending the money on an all mountain setup
Apr 4 2020 5:16PM
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DolanReloaded
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I bought armada arv 106s a few weeks ago and they look awesome and are about the same width dimensions as marksmans except they dont have a tapered shovel. I think 106 waist might be really fun to ride on ang sort of fresh snow.
Apr 4 2020 8:11PM
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FaunaSkis
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I honestly don’t think we’re going to see resort skiing go back to normal by next winter (esp. not early season). I think we’re going to see precautions drag for months and months, especially if we see second waves of the virus. If it were me I’d be looking at a touring rig so when snow comes you can get out there away from crowds and because it gives you a whole new appreciation to be able to just go anywhere, any time. Depending on your pick, you could still get a 50/50 rig that still rips the resort if things do go back sooner, but you’ll always have the option to uphill if not.
Apr 4 2020 8:24PM
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DesertStix
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Didn’t want to say it but this is my biggest fear. It doesn’t only affect this season :/
FaunaSkisI honestly don’t think we’re going to see resort skiing go back to normal by next winter (esp. not early season). I think we’re going to see precautions drag for months and months, especially if we see second waves of the virus. If it were me I’d be looking at a touring rig so when snow comes you can get out there away from crowds and because it gives you a whole new appreciation to be able to just go anywhere, any time. Depending on your pick, you could still get a 50/50 rig that still rips the resort if things do go back sooner, but you’ll always have the option to uphill if not.
Apr 4 2020 8:31PM
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Screamnski
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If you’ve got mad money get a backcountry setup
Apr 4 2020 9:48PM
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clindblomskier
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DesertStixDidn’t want to say it but this is my biggest fear. It doesn’t only affect this season :/


It’s not going too. Stay at home so it doesn’t. Don’t read the news and ONLY listen to the CDC and WHO bc they are the only ones who know what’s up.
Apr 5 2020 8:28AM
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mystery3
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You can get this setup on Corbetts rn for ~$450
For $550 you could get marksmens and shift, but that would leave boots and skins.
Apr 5 2020 3:58PM
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clindblomskier
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mystery3You can get this setup on Corbetts rn for ~$450
For $550 you could get marksmens and shift, but that would leave boots and skins.


Thanks for the info. Looking into it
Apr 5 2020 4:02PM
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SofaKingSick
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yeah my only comment would be to look around extensively since prices will be pretty damn low right now and you don't want to miss out on a deal
Apr 7 2020 11:36AM
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No.Quarter
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DesertStixLol humble brag during an economic crisis

“I got hella bread rn”


clindblomskierI’m in high school so I don’t have many living expenses. Also 13$/hr job don’t hurt


clindblomskierhomie I'm 16 i got like 800 in the bank account I'm practically bill gates


I just spit out coffee at my desk, this shit is hilarious.

If you find a deal that you can’t pass up send it. But also just some advice, and you don’t have to take it if you don’t want to, if you are 16 and don’t have any living expenses and think $800 is a lot of money, start putting that money into a retirement account. Sounds lame I know, but I started doing that when I got my first job and I’m glad I did. I’m 23 now and sitting on a good amount of money because I did that, and I still was able to have a quiver of like 4 skis by the time I was 18. Also saving for school is a good idea top of you are planning on going to college
Apr 7 2020 12:03PM
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Bened_notnil
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clindblomskierGot hella bread rn, can totally afford it. I can get a 184 Marksman/Pivot 14 setup for ~550$ (all new btw). My only pair of skis are 181 magnus 90s, and since I enjoy all mountain and pow (with tricks sprinkled in of course :) as much as I do park, I think it's worth it to have a second set of skis for days that aren't dominated by park. Having a hard time convincing myself to pull the trigger, can anyone give me some motivation?

Resist the urge. Marksmans look great and feel great at first but if you ski cliffs and that stuff, they will break. they will rot. They are not the ski for pow people say they are. I'd say a great alternative is Volkl Revolt 104. just my 2 cents
Apr 7 2020 2:00PM
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DesertStix
Posts: 600
He killed me with the bill gates line.
No.QuarterI just spit out coffee at my desk, this shit is hilarious.

If you find a deal that you can’t pass up send it. But also just some advice, and you don’t have to take it if you don’t want to, if you are 16 and don’t have any living expenses and think $800 is a lot of money, start putting that money into a retirement account. Sounds lame I know, but I started doing that when I got my first job and I’m glad I did. I’m 23 now and sitting on a good amount of money because I did that, and I still was able to have a quiver of like 4 skis by the time I was 18. Also saving for school is a good idea top of you are planning on going to college
Apr 7 2020 3:45PM
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