[MW.Easy-D]

Hey guys, Finally we got ski thread. I ski at Sundown in Dubuque Iowa or Snowstar.

I was wondering what is the right skis and boots for freeskii and downhill? I'm not new, I've ski a lot of times. So I'm looking for an affordable skis and boots for that category.

Thanks.

[Trauma11]

Originally Posted by ghostcell

Yeah my Line Invaders came center mounted, and I liked them a lot.

I'm checking out skiis this week.

I was thinking of getting the line invaders. I have the armada ARs right now, i like them alot. We are getting a few inches of fresh powder right now. Im cutting class and going straight to loon in the morning.

[Killa_X]

Originally Posted by TeddyBear1992

Cody where do you ski?

i ski at Royal Mountain in Caroga Lake

Originally Posted by ghostcell

Then how the hell do you scrape your skis?

I've got a ton lying around, and a scraper sharpener I found in this tuning room at some random hotel.

I've got a set of red creek brushes that attach to a drill. So much faster and easier than scraping.

Originally Posted by MW.Easy-D

Hey guys, Finally we got ski thread. I ski at Sundown in Dubuque Iowa or Snowstar.

I was wondering what is the right skis and boots for freeskii and downhill? I'm not new, I've ski a lot of times. So I'm looking for an affordable skis and boots for that category.

Thanks.

Added you to members list.

As for skis and boots, it's mostly preference. Go to your local shop and they would be able to help you find boots. As for skis, look into K2 and LINE. They make some really good skis and they probably have what you are looking for.

[equang2]

add me to members!

eric quang
mt brighton
head supershape 160, dalbello boots, swix/scott poles,
started skiing last winter, never skiied before that
this will be my 2nd year of racing for my HS, only got to race in 2 races last year but hopefully i take the 5th spot on my team this year and help the guys make states
last year was 1st year we won regionals, 1st year the team went to states.
lost the best slalom skiier in the state since he graduated.

[TeddyBear1992]

Originally Posted by Killa_X

i ski at Royal Mountain in Caroga Lake

Never been there. Make a trip out to jiminy peak sometime.
and add me to the list if there is one.

[nkmacfers0n (Banned)]

can any skiers actually snowboard too?

[Trauma11]

I intend to learn this year.

[TeddyBear1992]

Hey brett.

[ghostcell]

Originally Posted by nkmacfers0n

can any skiers actually snowboard too?

Yeah. I can carve and do a lot of rails and boxes, just not hit jumps. I never snowboard either, I think it comes naturally since I skateboard and always have.

Oh, and I've never gotten the same feeling out of a roto-brush than a hand brush :/. I usually stick to hand brushing.

[brickwall329]

http://york.craigslist.org/spo/932005762.html

what do you guys think? they would be my first pair of twin tips.

[Killa_X]

Originally Posted by nkmacfers0n

can any skiers actually snowboard too?

I learned to snowboard back when i was younger and I ended up buying a board and everything. I picked it up pretty quick and got good, but I skied way more so I sold my board.

[Killa_X]

Originally Posted by brickwall329

http://york.craigslist.org/spo/932005762.html

what do you guys think? they would be my first pair of twin tips.

those are nice skis, but i'll tell ya, those marker bindings are heavy. I have a pair on my volkl t50s. You may be able to get him down in price a little bit, but go for it.

[TeddyBear1992]

I learned to ski, skiied another year, switched to snowboarding, did that for a few years, then bought a pair of snowblades, got back into skiing, then bought twin-tips last season and I'm currently skiing.

[brickwall329]

Originally Posted by Killa_X

those are nice skis, but i'll tell ya, those marker bindings are heavy. I have a pair on my volkl t50s. You may be able to get him down in price a little bit, but go for it.

I'm thinking about just trading in my all-mountain skis and just getting a pair at a local shop. I'm not really big on buying from craigslist for my first pair of twin tips.

[Bobman7]

those are pricey, go to www.tramdock.com right now for some for a decent price. Where do you live?

[MW.Easy-D]

Thanks Killa X, i appericate it.

I have grind on rails but I've done it very sloppy but how can you get on smooth or get on it nicely and get it to the end? Also I was wondering what wax I should if I get skis soon. What about bindings too?

Thanks!

[equang2]

Originally Posted by ghostcell

Yeah. I can carve and do a lot of rails and boxes, just not hit jumps. I never snowboard either, I think it comes naturally since I skateboard and always have.

Oh, and I've never gotten the same feeling out of a roto-brush than a hand brush :/. I usually stick to hand brushing.

my friend gave me a scraper that was kinda shaped like this I(

so wax gets all high up on the center of my skis, and god i was just down in my basement hand brushing the **** out of my new skis since i have to do 6 layers of base prep. got 4 layers done, ima do the final layer tomorow, then put on some CH6 and myabe head out to the hill


when we were at states last year, everyone was using the roto thing. that thing looked like it worked so good on brushing since u could clearly see the dirty/clean part divisions in the ski when u used that thing. the ski base would instantly turn black when the roto touched it and the part ahead of the roto was greyish

[Killa_X]

Originally Posted by MW.Easy-D

Thanks Killa X, i appericate it.

I have grind on rails but I've done it very sloppy but how can you get on smooth or get on it nicely and get it to the end? Also I was wondering what wax I should if I get skis soon. What about bindings too?

Thanks!

grinding, oh boy. the best advice i could give you is keep your weight 60% front foot, 40% back. Get some decent speed cause nothing is worse than stopping halfway on the rail and falling off. Pop off the lip and turn your shoulders. At that point, you should have most of your weight towards your lead foot. As you come down on the rail, bend your knees to embrace the impact. Keep your weight over your feet and slide the rail. Practice on small, flat rails and once you feel comfortable, you can move up to longer rails and even kinked rails (which are a bit harder).

wax- swix wax will never fail ya. Can get a bit pricey, but in my opinion, definately worth it. If you plan on waxing your own skis, you gotta have the right equipment. The basics are wax, an iron and a scraper. For the iron you can get a beat up old iron or you could splurge and get a nice iron that has heat control. Scrapes are basic. Zumiez probably would have a board scrape that would work fine for skis.

bindings- lots of good companies to look at including salomon, marker and rossingnol. I'd stay away from lower end markers, but maybe the jesters or the griffons would work. I haven't had any expirience with them yet, but I've heard many good things. My new skis have the griffons so once i get a chance to ski on them for a bit, I'll write a review.

hopefully i answered your questions, I'm running off of 4 hours of sleep and about 10 mountain dews.

-Cody

[MW.Easy-D]

Thanks a lot Killa X.

Dillon

[Killa_X]

No problem

[brickwall329]

Originally Posted by Bobman7

those are pricey, go to www.tramdock.com right now for some for a decent price. Where do you live?

thanks.

I'm in central PA, by the way.