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SteveXs2
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I've so much bullshit about skis on here. People are like 'These skis are too soft' or 'These skis are too stiff'. All I gotta say is the get used to them. When people say 'These skis break easily'.. I say... 'Learn to land fucker'.

There are so many morons on this board that complain about one tiny little flaw in a ski.

Some of the best skiers I've seen in movies use old skis and skis people say suck but they don't seem to have a problem with them when they're throwing flatspins and corked 1080's.

When people say 'These skis suck in Pow'. What I have to say is for them to learn to ski pow!
Fuck people, who cares if a ski is too soft, stiff, breakable.. whatever. Morons.
Aug 25 2002 3:02AM
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SteveXs2
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And By the way. When people say a ski is too heavy for park riding or too long/bulky.

There's a guy in town who rides Bandit XX's who did a 720 and a Backflip X as his warm up jumps in the big air comp. Not only that but this guy is said to land 1080's.
Aug 25 2002 3:05AM
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spinks
Posts: 1426 - Karma: 129
actually, if you can 'Get Used' to skis, your not that good of a skier. A good skier can feel the flex and the camber of their skis. A real skier tells when his skis are but a few centimeters, and decide if they want them. A good skier will demo first, and if he decides the ski is too soft for him, he tries somthing else.

so i agree, there are too many morons who think they are badass but they really arent.

Spinks

I agree with the 12 year old kids on here, ripping on people is fun!!

no hard feelings dude, had to point out a misconception.
Aug 25 2002 3:18AM
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SteveXs2
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Sure thing there moron. OoOps, I called you a moron, must be because you are. But anyways, some very good skiers that I've seen who can't afford a pair of $600 skis ride on 'not the greatest' skis. Some people don't even have shaped skis and they better than a lot of people on here.

It's not the equipment, it's the skier. An actual good skier should be able to ski on a good ski and not pick out the flaws, dump them and then buy another one.
Aug 25 2002 6:05AM
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yeti
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'An actual good skier should be able to ski on a good ski and not pick out the flaws, dump them and then buy another one.'

that makes no sense at all.

First of all, are you defining 'good skiers' by how they can perform in the park/pipe, or actual skiing ability all over the hill?

You don't need good skis if all you do is play around in the park/pipe. In those scenarios, the only thing that matters is that there is something on your feet bringing you to the jump.

As for skiing all over the mountain, you do need good skis if you want to progress and get your skiing to a point where it is technically sound. Sure, you can do it on less than great skis, but they will only serve to slow down your progression. Saying you have shitty skis so you are a bad skier is a cop out of course, but it also does play a role in it.

The other side of the argument is that a shitty skier will be a shitty skier no matter what skis they are on.

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Aug 25 2002 11:18AM
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threejay
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WOW he really did a 720 and a backflip.omg!!!!!


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Aug 25 2002 11:27AM
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under_achieved
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I think you'd agree that seth morrison is easily one of the best skiers today, well then give him a pair of mike nick pro models to ride for a day... see what he says.
Aug 25 2002 1:34PM
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BrodyLeven
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i just ski...i an't tell a difference between them besides size. like length.



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Aug 25 2002 1:58PM
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SteveXs2
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I agree with ^

But then there are fucktards like parker669 who says

'WOW he really did a 720 and a backflip.omg!!!'

He must not have read that I said he can do a 1080 and that he rides on Rossi Bandit XX's which parker669 probably couldn't even pick up.
Aug 25 2002 4:53PM
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Natedawg
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I hear what you're all saying. Personally I think the problem is Buttmunch (ficticious character) telling Poodick (another ficticious character) that one ski sucks because of this or that reason. It's PERSONAL PREFERENCE! Just because I don't like brunettes doesn't mean they suck and nobody should ever bang one! Same thing with skis! I like a softer ski! You may like a stiff ski! It doesn't mean that one of us is a better skier or that one of our pairs of skis is better. I'm sure that you can scientifically come up with a way to tell what ski is actually better, but that would most likely only apply to racing, so whatever... Pick what works for you.

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Aug 25 2002 5:21PM
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lineskier321
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natedawg has the right idea

homophobia is gay

last time it was so cool, i was walking outside and the grass kept saying ouch as i walked on it, and then i looked up and pulled a star out of the sky with my hand and took it apart
-ski2824 on shrooms

Why is the name of the fear of long words
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Aug 25 2002 5:44PM
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spinks
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i agree with personal preference. I loved the scratch ski, i did not like the line ski, i like the dynastar concept, i hated the fischer airstyle. All park/pipe skis, BUT, after skiing for 17 years, i have picked up on things that i do and dont like.

Now i agree, a good skier can ski on anything, if they are good enough, but at the same time a good skier can tell the differences between skis.

But i agree with an earlier post, give morrison a pair of MN 171 skis and see what happens. Or give mike nick a pair of 210 race skis and see what he thinks.

I was able to tell a distinct difference between the line Mike Nick 171 and the Rossi Scratch 174. Some may not feel much difference, some may feel a lot of difference, it is all personal riding style and ability.

I say ski what you want, how you want, as long as your having fun doing it.

Spinks

'I step into another level when i smoke that herb, style is everything, gotta be mooth.' -Tanner Hall
Aug 26 2002 5:30PM
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SteveXs2
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I agree.

I hate it when I say something like 'I'm getting the 1260s and I can't wait for them to come' and then someone says 'don't get those, I broke a bazillion pairs last year, get the Concepts or Scratches'.

That just pisses me off.

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Aug 26 2002 5:38PM
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Lanemeyers
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Fucktards, ha, that's a good one. And don't knock the brunettes!

The sandwiches are all here....
Aug 26 2002 5:41PM
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SteveXs2
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Brunettes are the best :)

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~ Doesn't matter what skis you have, it's how good you actually ski.
Aug 26 2002 7:13PM
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redbomber84
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i know this isn't entirely right but i think boots are more important than skis, like as long as they fit good and keep your feet warm and comfortable then its basically up to you, it doesn't matter what you're on, the skis dont make you a better skier, like its got to be so hard to get better with boots that freeze your toes off and give you blisters you know
Aug 26 2002 9:44PM
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bakerpunk
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ya i understand but i can feel the ski no matter what boot i have




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Aug 26 2002 11:26PM
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lineskier321
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i personally dont think boots make that much of a difference. but i havent tried any soft boots so maybe ill be able to. who knows

homophobia is gay

last time it was so cool, i was walking outside and the grass kept saying ouch as i walked on it, and then i looked up and pulled a star out of the sky with my hand and took it apart
-ski2824 on shrooms

Why is the name of the fear of long words
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?














Aug 27 2002 12:37AM
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jibs
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You guys also don't realize that not everyone is able to demo skis before they buy. There is no place anywhere near my town that i could demo a pair of skis. Anything i buy, i order in special through my shop. So i don't think that myself, or anyone else for that matter, is a moron for asking a couple questions about a pair of skis.

That's what this section is for.


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Aug 27 2002 1:17AM
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mmm4twintips
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A good skier can ski anything.

Its the skier not the skis.
However
The ski u use can and does make a difference.

Ski are made differently and therefore preform different.
The skier has to decide the way they like thier skis to perform and feel.
What works for one person may not work for another based on a lot of things ranging from age,ability,height,weight,and prefrance of feel.

I posted this once before saying i dont mind people giving advice about skis but please tell us why u like one ski over another (not just that ski sucks or lines are the best) and tell us what type of skier u are and where and what you do with the skis.

thats all i gots to say


Aug 27 2002 1:30AM
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SteveXs2
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A lot of you people think the same as I do, that's great. The only company that I've seen here for a demo day was Rossignol but there were no twin tips there and it was back before the Scratch.

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Aug 27 2002 1:39AM
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grehtnorth
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lets take 'it's not the skier, it's the skis' and 'it doesn't matter what kind of skis you are on' to another scenario... race car driving. I highly doubt that if Michael Andretti's race car were to break down and he had to drive my golf, he would win any races. In the same way, put Dorion on my ancient Cybers and then on 1080s--> he's not going to ski the same. It does matter what skis you're on. Look at the shaped ski revolution. If people could ride a parabolic the same as on a straight ski, why don't you see very many people on straights?

dw
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Aug 27 2002 3:22PM
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spinks
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I am very impressed. I think this is the only thread on all of ns.com that doesnt have 'shut up your gay' or somthing to that nature in the posts, and it is one of the only intellegent discussions that is on this site! Here is my two cents on the replies since my last post.

I agree that skis are personal preferance, and i agree with the guy who mentioned boots. I thinnk boots are the most important. You need a boot that will fit correctly so your not hurting afterwards, and the boot also needs to respond to your feet well. A good boot will work as one with your foot, and the ski will work with the boot. If the boot doesnt fit right, you fuck up this whole 'chi' that the boot, binding and ski have together.

also, if you would like a company to do a demo, call the company, and ask to speak to the sales and marketing person, or the special events person, and tell them that you think an on-mountain demo at your hill would be a benefit. If there is a store that sells rossi, there is a rossi rep nearby that can do a demo.

If you would like a dynastar demo at your hill, msg me and i will see what i can do for ya.

Spinks
'I step into another level when i smoke that herb, style is everything, gotta be mooth.' -Tanner Hall
Aug 28 2002 1:58PM
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andyrightcoast
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to add to spinks post... if you have a local mom n pop type ski shop, a lot of owners keep some skis that employees demo throughout the year, and if you buy a lot of stuff there and they get to know you, they might let you take a pair out. I know thats the case at the shop I work at. It's how I usually demo a lot of my skis.
-Andy

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Aug 28 2002 2:41PM
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SteveXs2
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Not many demos here, only one ski shop. Reason.. it's a tiny city. 22,000 people maybe.

About boots, this is what I've been telling my friends when they say they're going to buy their skis brand new but boots used. I definetly think boots are more important mostly considering the boots I had last year. It was my first season so I got the only pair of used boots that fit me. Ancient Rossi Boots, 28.5 cm, stiff as a rock, and the straps loosened when you skied. I hated it, I had some harsh shin bang going on. I was going to buy boots first and I had enough money. The the deal on my skis was too good to let pass by.

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~ I [heart] the Line 1260
Aug 28 2002 10:44PM
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CalgaryJibber
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HA! did u all read steve's profile?? fuckin hippocryte! look at the comments, and hat whole thin with callin spinks a moron, holly fuck did u read the last sentence of the post?!
'no hard feelings dude, had to point out a misconception.'
Comments Better tricks will be thrown down this year now that I finally have some decent skis.'

lol, I suggest u change that before anyone looks
but back to the profile, '

Don of the Calgary Jib Family
Keep on Keepin on
Aug 28 2002 11:00PM
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JayDC7
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yea, i saw that also, kinda confusing..
Aug 29 2002 12:12AM
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BrodyLeven
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i haven't read this thread since i posted
it appears gay and a waste of time.

kinda of like this post.

Brody
i wont drop out of high school for skiing, mom

www.fateclothing.com
any fate questions or orders, let me know.
Aug 29 2002 8:12PM
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lineskier321
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to whoever said a good skier can get used to any ski, i really doubt that shane maconkey could get used to the ghetto blaster when hes heli-skiing

homophobia is gay

last time it was so cool, i was walking outside and the grass kept saying ouch as i walked on it, and then i looked up and pulled a star out of the sky with my hand and took it apart
-ski2824 on shrooms

Why is the name of the fear of long words
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?














Aug 29 2002 8:28PM
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SteveXs2
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I said that cause the skis my old skis were pathetic. Here are some specs:

- Dynastar Rustler 160cm from many years ago.
- Barely shaped at all
- Scratched more than you can believe.
- Gouges on the base and edges.
- Very slow, I tried my friend's skis and it was easier to do anything.

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~ I [heart] the Line 1260
Aug 30 2002 12:05AM
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BrodyLeven
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um i like sking on snow. who cares about the skis as long as they are line and twins.

Brody
i wont drop out of high school for skiing, mom

www.fateclothing.com
any fate questions or orders, let me know.
Aug 30 2002 12:06PM
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andyrightcoast
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'who cares about the skis as long as they are line and twins'

Dude, there are more companys than just Line that produce twins. And to tell you the truth, almost all of them are better quality. You have to stop being so one-sided in regards to skis. Get out and demo some other brands, you'll be surprised


-Andy

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'I'm the best from the east, I'm a wild crazy beast' - Andrew 'Dice' Clay
Aug 30 2002 1:48PM
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BrodyLeven
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eyah i know andy, and i totally understand that. but ,however, for some reason i've always supporteed line sooo much, i dont know why. but they are good for me for now and they have been for a while, and i've had that attitude quite a bit, i dont know hwy. but go line!

Brody
i wont drop out of high school for skiing, mom

www.fateclothing.com
any fate questions or orders, let me know.
Aug 30 2002 9:11PM
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adrian.bee
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haha natedawg: buttmunch..hahahaahahhahaha
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