new skis, what brand

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

i am not really a serious skier well now anyways but i'm goin to college soon an i'm about to buy some skis cause it i'll only be an hour from the slopes so i was wonderin what brand in skis is like hyperlite/liquid force in wakeboards. like what is the best brands?

Damon · Posted: Oct 31, 2005 3:49 pm Post subject:

There are tons of quality brands out there. It would be more benificial if you told us what you mainly ride (groomers, pow, BC, park) and what stiffness you like.

For example, I ride Rossignol Scratch BC's. They are twin tipped for the park rat in me, but wide and soft for when I venture into the BC. But they also have a steep sidewall, so they hold their own on groomers.

Moguls are a different story though... I stay away from those.

But as far as certain companies delaming or anything.. I havn't seen any specific problems.

5280HighButter · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 258 City: Littleton

As with wakeboards there isn't a "best" brand. The Hyperlite/LF for skis would probably be K2, Salomon and Rossignol. But there are many diff brands out there that are prob better, these are just the big names which are really expensive. If you are looking for a ski to take to the park (sweet jumps) I would recommend LINE (they only make twin tip skis). Overall these skis have a really nice flex and shape to them and they make some good all mountain models. They are one of the cheaper skis out there, but remember it's the skier that makes the ski, so save some money!!

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

well those sound good for me. i don't really know all the ski terms yet cause i only go once a year and ive been goin since i was little and i'm bettr than average i think or from what i see, so ill check into rossigonal skis and i know k2 and salomon are pretty good too

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

ok ill check those out, thanks.

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

What Brand does Tanner Hall ride?

Damon · Posted: Oct 31, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject:

Uhhhh... I don't remember. Why do you ask?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

RIDElakeMcQUEENY, Tanner rides his own brand, Armada.

What type of skiing are you looking to do? Park? Pipe? Freeride? Groomer?

This will make all the difference in what is right for you.

lcap · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 10973 City: Homeless

I like Salomon X-Scream and Rossignol Bandit XX. On occasion I'll pull out my Authier race skis.

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

i freeride

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

like go around and jump jumps an stuff like that

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

the ARMADA AR5 series look pretty good to me

5280HighButter · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 258 City: Littleton

Those Armada skis are nice as well, they will ride similar to LINE, check them out!!

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

yeah there bad ass too!!!!

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

RIDElakeMcQUEENY, the AR5 is a good all around ski. Twin tips for the park, plenty of ability for freeriding.

Line used to make the "Maverick" that was decent for all mountain as well. If they still call it that, it is a decent stick for the $$$ FWIU.

5280HighButter · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Mar 2005 Posts: 258 City: Littleton

Good call Chavez! I am riding on the 2003 mavericks and they can do it all, great skis!! They don't make them anymore but I would look at the new chronic model for something similar.

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

yeah i saw the chronic on the website and they looked awesome

wakejumper17 · Outlaw Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 234

man i wish i had line skis. i have some used k2s and they suck but my parents paid for them, and then they bought my sister brand new salomon twintips which motivated me to start boarding. anyways i got this awesome LINE backpack that has pockets for everything, goggles, skis/board, helmet, boots, the works and i love it id say any of the brands metioned here are sick

northof49 · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 432 City: Toronto

All mountain twins for you to check out if you want to slice and dice it all (In no particular order)

Armada Ar5's
K2 Public Enemy
Dynastar Troublemaker
Line Chronic

Then there are some for bigger mountain / but still hold their own in the park,

Rossi Scratch BC's
Armada ARV
Line Chronic Wide

And for even Bigger mountain / never see Pipe, but up for BC booters:

K2 Seth Vicious
Armada JP vs Julien
Line Prophet

I know there's others out there...but there's a ton in that list to get you going...

Damon · Posted: Nov 02, 2005 3:51 pm Post subject:

I dunno bout the new BC's in the park... those things are huge this year.

Maybe the sprayers..

No solomon? Doesn't matter, I don't like the feeling of the pocket rockets and 1080's

I'm concidering some new BC's (w/ the 98mm waist) and using my old style BC's (with 89mm I think) as crappy park/jib skis... my bc's bases' are so thin they are about to take a core shot the first day out I'm afraid.

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

what about the HEAD mojo heat fit bindings????

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

boots... i mean

Damon · Posted: Nov 04, 2005 2:24 pm Post subject:

Boots... You gotta get into a shop and try some on. Website specs can tell you if they are going to be stiff or not, and how the footbed is going to feel, but you've gotta go try them on.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

RIDElakeMcQUEENY, I agee with Damon. You cannot judge a book by its cover when it comes to boots. You MUST go to a shop, and wear them for a minimum 30 minutes to get a feel for them.

AND EVEN THAT DOESN'T GIVE A COMPLETELY ACCURATE FEEL

My suggestion: look for something that fits your riding style: stiffness, forward lean, overall adjustability of canting and camber, and entry-exit.

For this reason I went with the Tecnica Rival line with Hotform liners. Supreme adjustability, ability to re-fit liner at any time (at a shop), unbelievable ease of entry, overall comfort, and of course, sweet performance.

If you search, you can find Tecnica's 04 line CHEAP!

www.cupolosports.com

I have also found them at Sports Authority/SportMart for great prices. Just don't expect much help at those stores.

RIDElakeMcQUEENY · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 45 City: McQueeny

o ok thanks for the tip