I'm thinking of buying some twin tip skis, any favourites?
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If you're gonna spend most of the time playing around on the piste the Silencers are perfect, largely because they are some of the best value on the market this season. For a ski thats more freestyle than all mountain you may have to splash out and get some Public Enemys or Missdemeanours.
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Have her buy you one from a ski swap or one of the end of the season sales (should be some going on right about now).\nThat way she won't have to spend that much money. \nTell her that you will chip in a little. \nAnd just generally kiss her butt for awhile :) she'll cave
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K2 makes great skis and snowboards. I love my K2 Zepplin. \n\nWithout knowing what board you bought (the model) I couldn't guess what kind of deal you got but it seems about right.\n\nYou should be stoked. You got a great board.
985520
Charlet Moser's are really awesome. CAMP has some really light options.
661070
kinda bias answer but I'd go salomon.  rossi just hasn't been producing noticable skis lately.
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I only race on Atomics, but for speed events, all the Austrian manufacturers are good - Atomic, Fischer, or Head. For slalom skis, I have SL:11s which I love and I also have a 10.22s, DH, and SG Atomic boards - I can't recommend any of them highly enough. The only downside is you're forced to use Atomic bindings (or void the ski warranty). Rossis are known for SL skis, but I've seen a lot of people break them in races lately, so quality may be an issue.\n\nYou can get most race skis cheap on eBay - I've used Denver Wholesale Skis before (dwskis) and they're reliable and their service is great.
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personally i have seen way too many pairs of line skis delaminate. some after only a few times out. it's hit or miss and their quality control is horrible. they are light and a good ski IF they don't fall apart on the lift. buy a different ski that's not going to give you problems
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i know some of them use atomics, which are some of the best skiis you can get. the type depends on what kind of race it is, moguls take shorter skis for faster turning, races like the downhill and super g take longer skis for more speed
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The XSki is totally awesome. Custom made in the small confines of a mini warehouse in Belgium by two former world class skiers. Presently, you cannot purchase or even order the skis. But, as soon as they acquire the pending patents, availability will be right around the corner.
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Spyder, Avalance and Descente make really good gear.  Avalanche make the instructor jackets for lots of Canadian ski schools.
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For $3 it isn't a bad idea. What time of the year are you going? If it's early or late in the season there is more potential to hit rocks and other hazards so it would be a good idea then. What kind of skier are you? If you are an intermediate skier who rarely strays far from the groomed runs I wouldn't worry about it. If you are an expert level skier and will never stay on the groomers it isn't a bad idea. If you are a beginner and will be sticking to the congested beginner area, definitely pick it up as the chances of another skier hitting and damaging your equipment is fairly high there. But again, 3 bucks for a little piece of mind is a good deal.
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Speaking from someone that currently owns 5 pair of skis...  Ski selection is a personal choice.  It really depends on two things.  \n\nFirst, is your skiing ability.  An example of this would be for a beginner skier, a softer, or more flexible ski might aid you in learning to ski better.  Traditionally a stiffer ski for more expert or advanced skiing.  Of course, just like everything their are caveats to this rule of thumb for specialized skis.\n\nSecondly, you need to think about where, or better what type of skier you are.  If you love powder skiing and live in the west you might want a wide ski with a decent flex.  If you are a groomer rider, a ski that has a decent sidecut.  Sidecut of the ski is the difference between the front / back parabolic measurement versus the measurement under the foot.\n\nYour best answer, because the answer can't be written down in chart form, is go to a ski shop where ever you plan to ski most and answer these questions to a ski technician.  They will charge you a little more for the ski, but will know how to fit you.  You can always rent for the day before putting your dollars on the counter.  Good Luck!
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Personally I don't like either of those skis. They are not powder skis. If you tell me what region you live in and how much you ski on and off trails I can look for you
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Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville Michigan (Northern Lower Peninsula). It is a very cool area and they are very good at keeping you in the "ski lodge" theme. However, I don't know how their prices compare to other places and this is not actual "Mountain" skiing, so it would depend on your skill level and what you want for surroundings. I would recommend Banff in Canada otherwise.
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i personally hate rosis but the scratches are the one ski i respect. take them to the park and have fun with em. if you dont like em, demo some others. it all depends on what skiing you like
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I was going to buy a pair of Lines...but decided to go with the Salomon 1080's...very good all mountain ski....but Line is definately great for park.
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Remember people, she's talking about cross country skis and not alpine skis. \n\nModern XC gear is following the trend of alpine gear and it's all getting shorter. You should be able to get some advice at your local nordic center (and if not local call the Nordic Center you ski at). Depending on your ability level they should work out just fine but if you're just beginning then I think they are going to be too long. I'm assuming these are striding skis and not skate skis? For skating they are definitely too long