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First time All Mountain Ski Purchase for Northeast Intermediate Level Skier

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dafonin
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Hi everybody,

Med student from NYC here looking to buy his first set of all mountain skis. I've been skiing on/off for about 10 years or so and consider myself an intermediate level skier (can comfortably go down blues, can do black diamonds slowly and gingerly +/- a fall or two). I usually go skiing in the Northeast, usually no more than 4-5 times a year because of my schedule (won't be changing anytime soon), but do envision a trip to the northwest in the near future. I am also 6'7" and weigh ~200 lbs. Probably not trying to spend more than $500-600 or so and would prefer the skis to come with bindings (as I don't know how to attach them myself). Would appreciate any and all advice when it comes to purchasing my first pair of skis, including links to actual models. Thanks!
Jan 28 2021 2:10PM
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WoFlowz
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I’d check powder 7s website for demo skis they’ll be a bit used but have bindings. Or check @snow.share on ig. Maybe ns for sale, as to skis Ik some people who really like the Solomon qst line, Nordic’s enforcers, and k2 mindbenders. I have a pair of 4frnt msp 99s and I really like them very stiff and stable. *disclaimer* I did get the 4frnts sent to me by 4frnt and didn’t have to pay a dime. That being said if I had to pay for them as an all mtn ski now that I’ve skied them I would.
Jan 28 2021 3:15PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Do you have boots?
Jan 29 2021 1:31AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Damn, how did you swing that? Teach me your ways.
WoFlowz*disclaimer* I did get the 4frnts sent to me by 4frnt and didn’t have to pay a dime. That being said if I had to pay for them as an all mtn ski now that I’ve skied them I would.

But yeah, like WoFlowz says - NS buy/sell is a great place, powder7 has good deals on ex demos (and a lot too), slope style usually has good deals end of season, FB marketplace is a good place, snow share has some good stuff (hidden in all the overpriced shit they have on there now).

Have you demoed or tried any skis you like so far? It’s hard to recommend a ski without knowing what you tend to “click” with, so to speak.
Jan 29 2021 4:06AM
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apc.fr
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mystery3Do you have boots?


This is important
Jan 31 2021 8:15PM
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dafonin
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Yes, I do. I bought them ages ago and I'm sure they're far from the best but I use them each time I go skiing. The model I have is called Nordica One 6.
mystery3Do you have boots?
Feb 1 2021 5:08PM
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dafonin
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WoFlowzI’d check powder 7s website for demo skis they’ll be a bit used but have bindings. Or check @snow.share on ig. Maybe ns for sale, as to skis Ik some people who really like the Solomon qst line, Nordic’s enforcers, and k2 mindbenders. I have a pair of 4frnt msp 99s and I really like them very stiff and stable. *disclaimer* I did get the 4frnts sent to me by 4frnt and didn’t have to pay a dime. That being said if I had to pay for them as an all mtn ski now that I’ve skied them I would.


Hey, thanks a bunch for the advice! I'll look into the models and sites you mentioned. What is NS?
Feb 1 2021 5:17PM
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dafonin
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dafoninHey, thanks a bunch for the advice! I'll look into the models and sites you mentioned. What is NS?


Wait, never mind, NS = NewSchoolers, sorry about that haha, I'm new
Feb 1 2021 5:19PM
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dafonin
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BradFiAusNzCoCaDamn, how did you swing that? Teach me your ways.

But yeah, like WoFlowz says - NS buy/sell is a great place, powder7 has good deals on ex demos (and a lot too), slope style usually has good deals end of season, FB marketplace is a good place, snow share has some good stuff (hidden in all the overpriced shit they have on there now).

Have you demoed or tried any skis you like so far? It’s hard to recommend a ski without knowing what you tend to “click” with, so to speak.


Thanks for the response! Unfortunately, I've never demoed any skis, I usually just take whatever rental they give me
Feb 1 2021 5:20PM
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WoFlowz
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dafoninHey, thanks a bunch for the advice! I'll look into the models and sites you mentioned. What is NS?


Newschoolers? The app your using rn it has a buy sell feature
Feb 1 2021 5:22PM
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