krs1pitt Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 what's up guys, i just found this forum and I am making the move back to skiing after boarding for so many years. I've been renting skis at local mountains whenever i don't feel like riding my board and am thinking about buying some skis / boots / bindings for some twin tip riding next year. I was wondering if anybody had some suggestions for an ideal setup for some freestyle riding that wouldn't be too hard on the pocket <1000. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASKIINGSUCKS Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just search this and other boards to buy used. I got used 177 line chronic wides last year with look binders for about 3 hundo shipped. Great deals to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs1pitt Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 what other sites would you suggest? i figured it may be best to go the used route to learn on the skis for a year or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASKIINGSUCKS Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I bought off of Newschoolers.com, I just insisted upon COD that way I could see them before paying and it was a sure fire way not to get ripped off. NS has a lot of members so there is a little more variety to used stuff for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs1pitt Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 how about a suggestion for boots? seems like used may not be the best route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 you can get new boots, skis bindings for under $1000. easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs1pitt Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 easily, any suggestions for a good starter setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinThomas Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 yo dude, i've got a pair of brand new 08 Armada AR6's for sale. 300 for the skis if you're interested. They retail for over 5 bills. You could get a really good pair of bindings (Loox PX 12's/Rossi SAS12's) for under 180 in the preseason of next year, which would leave you well over 500 dollars for boots alone, which would be way more than enough for what you're looking to do. lemme know if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs1pitt Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 sent you a pm, any other suggestions for boots are appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Best thing for boots is to just go to a shop and start trying stuff on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method9455 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Best thing for boots is to just go to a shop and start trying stuff on. Â Tecnica and dalbello fit my foot really well but other people prefer salomon and what not. My advice, go to the store, buy the boots that feel the best no matter what they cost from your budget and work backwards from what you have left and buy the skis and bindings. You will trash the skis eventually but a good pair of boots is going to last a really long time. A bad pair of boots will make life miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sno Mountain Skier Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 A park ski will be easy to find, I would look on ebay for an older model of any of the skis I listed. I know there are some Rossi Scratch's on there for $200 some brand new, and they are a great ski. Â K2 Silencer Armada Ar6 Dynastar Troublemaker Rossi Scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyskeez Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 as for skis... dont buy atomic. mine didnt even last me a season and a 8 inch section of edge is about to rip out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krs1pitt Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 well it looks like i'm going to be picking up some armada ar6's, trying to figure out bindings that aren't too pricey. any opinions? I was looking at the salomon z10 / z12 ti's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 pick up Kev's Armadas. those are some great skis for a great price. if i didnt buy new skis this year i would be on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyskeez Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 well it looks like i'm going to be picking up some armada ar6's, trying to figure out bindings that aren't too pricey. any opinions? I was looking at the salomon z10 / z12 ti's. they are pretty legit i have 2 pairs about to be 3 if i get new skis and ive never had any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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