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SofaKingSickwhat skis do you have, what size, what is your size, are you still growing, what do you like about them what don't you like about them? how much money do you have? what bindings do you currently have, and would you switch them to the new skis?
i'm def not the "buy another pair!" guy but depending on what you have and what you might get, you can keep new ones for a while. and park skis can be found for great deals in the spring and summer
KCoCMshort skis short dick. so it’s up to you, you want a short dick for another season or not?
SofaKingSickwhat skis do you have, what size, what is your size, are you still growing, what do you like about them what don't you like about them? how much money do you have? what bindings do you currently have, and would you switch them to the new skis?
i'm def not the "buy another pair!" guy but depending on what you have and what you might get, you can keep new ones for a while. and park skis can be found for great deals in the spring and summer
BallHootercurrently on ARV 96's, 163cm :/, depending on who asks im 6 foot but im really 5'11. I love the ski, just starting to think i might prefer something more park dedicated that I can jib easier with, vishnus have caught my eye. I have money for new skis im just not an impulsive spender, so big purchases arent common for me. Im currently on look spx and fuck no I would not switch them, I broke 3 brakes this year landing switch.
SofaKingSicklevel 9 sports isn't as consistent as other sites but they often have great prices on what they do have (prob related to why they stock differently than the Evos etc)
corbetts in canada is a sick shop with great prices that get even better if you're using USD. worth checking out and Greg_K on here is or was affiliated with them and is one of the most helpful knowledgeable dudes on the site. i think he's a Blister Review guy (blister is super legit)
but i've had the best luck deciding on a ski or two and then keeping an eye out for them by googling often (under "shopping"). you can find great prices; just make sure a site is legit before you pull the trigger of course
BallHooterI live in the Midwest and I ski at a small hill. I like carving and doing runs but I’m starting to love park and the same 15 runs get boring so I stay in the park predominantly. Any good website recommendations for park skis other than evo
J_ChristophFrom what I read I was going to suggest an ARV until I saw that’s what you’re on. These days there are SO many good options for a “park dedicated” ski that’ll also perform well around the mountain. I’m 6’ and ride a 189 Edollo, but I’ve also been a tall ski guy my whole life.
What do you like to ride with underfoot? Trying to stick around the 95 range?
BallHooterI think that’s probably a good range to stick to, I don’t get powder days where I live obviously so no need to go higher. But it’s the only ski I’ve owned so idk
Skiblade420The edollo doesnt get made in a 189 anymore.
vishnu is coming out with 189s for next season next month for their presale.
i want to say if you buy wets on presale then they’re only $420.
get 189 wets no doubt!
BallHooterthinking about checking it out, but 189 makes me nervous. Im still new to park and 163 is the longest ive skied.
BallHooterthinking about checking it out, but 189 makes me nervous. Im still new to park and 163 is the longest ive skied.
Skiblade420I have a strong feeling I’ll be able to handle 189 wides which are 106 underfoot.
You’re a little shorter than me and that’s why I think you could handle the 189 wets which are only 90 underfoot.
I believe on Vishnu’s site they recommend if you’re taller than 5’7 get 183s
189 is two inches taller than 183 and you’re 4 inches taller than 5’7.
get what I’m saying?
BallHootersome very valid rationale here indeed my friend. Definitely something Ill consider, that just seems like a massive jump from 163
Jerry.at.tricksDude shouldn’t be going anywhere near 189’s from 163’s. I’d say 180 would be the sweet spot for him.
I fell like dude would be crossing tips and looking like Bambi for a few months until he got used to the 189’s
Jerry.at.tricksLast thing I’ll add to this thread.
you can get whatever length ski you want dude obviously it’s your choice, but my advice to you is find something around 180 plus or minus a couple. All these guys saying make the jump to 189 are kinda missing the point I think. Yeah eventually you’ll get comfortable skiing a ski that long, but its probably going to take you a while to get comfortable with them. Maybe a couple days, weeks, or months, hell maybe you won’t ever get used to them at all.
just think about this though. The whole time you’re getting used to the 189’s (which you already seem to be nervous about) you won’t be focusing on tricks. You’ll be focusing on getting comfortable on your skis. Which means you won’t be comfortable hitting rails or jumps like you normally would, which means you won’t be progressing.
I’ll leave it right there.