What ski's do you guys have?

poldim · 01-20-2006, 05:10 PM

I thought it was Snow Shoe?

Its a 2.5 hour drive from Tech, so I might nead up there with some friends next month.

deutschmann59 · 01-20-2006, 05:26 PM

I was thinking about getting a set of skis last year and the ski rack for my E90 a few months ago and I never did, and in a way I'm glad. The ski resorts are literally dead around here. I've gone skiing ONCE this winter, in December! And even that day was pretty warm.

We've had a few cold spells here and there, but it never stays cold enough to make snow. We've had a rain storm this whole week. RAIN in JANUARY in NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA!

I mean sheesh...the poconos are famous for its ski resorts and it's been raining all winter! I've heard of November Rain, but in January!!???

I swear I can never remember weather like this. I remember a "january thaw" but never a january summer. It's got to be near the end of the world or something

It was even too warm to go skiing during the 2004-2005 season...I didn't go at all.

SCA · 01-20-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by poldim

I thought it was Snow Shoe?

Its a 2.5 hour drive from Tech, so I might nead up there with some friends next month.

It is, was a typo.

Snowshoe is a 7 hour drive from here.

ChadE · 09-07-2008, 03:12 PM

Time to revive this with the ski season less than a month away at best. Just Replaced my lines with some Armada El Reys pretty damn stoked to get them mounted and ride.

GreenThree · 09-08-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by poldim

I need to buy some, what do you have?

Largely depends on what kind of a skiier you are and where you like to ski.

I have Dynastar 4x4's, Dynastar Intuitives 69 C's, and my newest which are Salomon Scrambler 8's. I have always skiied on Dynastars, and been a believer in their product. (Interned there in college/have tried alot of their different skis.) However, I have been very pleased with the Salomon's! They are definately a "one quiver ski!" Rip up the groomed, and (while not purposed built powder skis) can float pretty well for a VT powder day.

Good luck!

Greeney · 09-08-2008, 11:34 AM

I got a pair of Atomic Metron B7s, a fast carveable ski. Quite a bit of fun on those slightly hard packed days.

GreenThree · 09-08-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadE

Time to revive this with the ski season less than a month away at best. Just Replaced my lines with some Armada El Reys pretty damn stoked to get them mounted and ride.

Those look pretty dope. Where do you ride?

GreenThree · 09-08-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I haven't been out West to ski in over 12 years and honestly, East skiing absolutely blows.

There really is no point in me purchasing new skis.

You must have missed New England last year and the year before then...

jlstyle · 09-08-2008, 03:44 PM

I still ski on my 10 years old Nordica.

jaiman · 09-08-2008, 04:52 PM

Skis: Nordica SpeedMachine Mach3
Boots: Lange Freeride 130 (with about 10 hours of custom work)
Poles: K2, can't remember the model, but they are carbon fiber and very light.

I'm really happy with that set up. I quit skiing for 5 or 6 years after racing in high school (late 90s) and the difference in equipment in unbelieveable. The Mach3s can hold like race skiis but are much easier to ski at 8/10ths.

TurboFan · 09-08-2008, 05:01 PM

I have a pair of Volkl 6-stars. Wicked fast ski, and not forgiving AT ALL. Great in bumps, crud and ice, but if there's more than 2 inches fresh pow....I'm bringing my Movement Goliath Sluff's. Don't have the Goliath yet, but working on it!

ideliver · 09-08-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

can float pretty well for a VT powder day.

VT powder = oxymoron

ChadE · 09-08-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

Those look pretty dope. Where do you ride?

Telluride, whistler, Breckenridge, park city, vail haha you name it, I try to go out west at least every other week and ski.

The_Blob · 09-08-2008, 10:36 PM

Skiing is dangerous. I know people who were killed, paralyzed or severely injured while skiing or snowboarding. There are too many obstacles to avoid while skiing and there are too many jerks skiers and snowboarders on the mountains who like to collide on to you.

TurboFan · 09-09-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blob

Skiing is dangerous. I know people who were killed, paralyzed or severely injured while skiing or snowboarding. There are too many obstacles to avoid while skiing and there are too many jerks skiers and snowboarders on the mountains who like to collide on to you.

yeah, and saliva causes cancer, when taken oraly, in small doses, over a long period of time. I know people that were severly paralyzed while taking a crap. Don't push too hard, you could rupture an aneurysm and die.

The_Blob · 09-09-2008, 12:38 AM

Let me just say that everyone who I know that participated in this sport suffered from a pretty severe to severe injury. It's more dangerous than sky diving and bungee jumping.

ideliver · 09-09-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blob

Skiing is dangerous. I know people who were killed, paralyzed or severely injured while skiing or snowboarding. There are too many obstacles to avoid while skiing and there are too many jerks skiers and snowboarders on the mountains who like to collide on to you.

WRONG...WRONG...WRONG...

Please refrain from sharing this nonsense without data to support your positions...skiing is the number 1 sport world wide (even more than golf)...with a safety record to boot...

jaiman · 09-09-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blob

Let me just say that everyone who I know that participated in this sport suffered from a pretty severe to severe injury. It's more dangerous than sky diving and bungee jumping.

wow. your batting average on nonsense posts is pretty close to 1.000

Are you 12?

skierman64 · 09-09-2008, 12:30 PM

Volkl 6 stars rock.

Kalin · 09-11-2008, 06:44 PM

K2 Axis XP
Marker 1300 bindings

I skied a lot in Tahoe with fresh powder, so the wide XP were perfect... and late in the season when it was packed and paved, the Marker piston bindings were great for carving.

I lost too many poles to remember what they were.. except cheap.

mistermojorizin · 09-11-2008, 06:54 PM

i've got the dynastar skicross 10 - http://www.epinions.com/pr-Skis-Dyna..._10_Alpine_Ski

they were very highly rated by all the mags one year and i picked em up the next season for a fraction of the cost on e-bay.

isabayo · 09-12-2008, 08:17 AM

03 Rossignol Scratch w\ Look P10 Lifter and Nordica Beast 10 Boots.

I may purchase the 07/08 Salomon 1080 Foil's if the price is right

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deutschmann59 Captain 184 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about getting a set of skis last year and the ski rack for my E90 a few months ago and I never did, and in a way I'm glad. The ski resorts are literally dead around here. I've gone skiing ONCE this winter, in December! And even that day was pretty warm. We've had a few cold spells here and there, but it never stays cold enough to make snow. We've had a rain storm this whole week. RAIN in JANUARY in NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA! I mean sheesh...the poconos are famous for its ski resorts and it's been raining all winter! I've heard of November Rain, but in January!!??? I swear I can never remember weather like this. I remember a "january thaw" but never a january summer. It's got to be near the end of the world or something It was even too warm to go skiing during the 2004-2005 season...I didn't go at all.
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ChadE Major 120 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Time to revive this with the ski season less than a month away at best. Just Replaced my lines with some Armada El Reys pretty damn stoked to get them mounted and ride. Attached Images __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 364 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I still ski on my 10 years old Nordica.
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jaiman Captain 22 Rep 658 Posts Drives: very fast Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Skis: Nordica SpeedMachine Mach3 Boots: Lange Freeride 130 (with about 10 hours of custom work) Poles: K2, can't remember the model, but they are carbon fiber and very light. I'm really happy with that set up. I quit skiing for 5 or 6 years after racing in high school (late 90s) and the difference in equipment in unbelieveable. The Mach3s can hold like race skiis but are much easier to ski at 8/10ths.
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TurboFan Ski bum 331 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I have a pair of Volkl 6-stars. Wicked fast ski, and not forgiving AT ALL. Great in bumps, crud and ice, but if there's more than 2 inches fresh pow....I'm bringing my Movement Goliath Sluff's. Don't have the Goliath yet, but working on it! __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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The_Blob Second Lieutenant 510 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Skiing is dangerous. I know people who were killed, paralyzed or severely injured while skiing or snowboarding. There are too many obstacles to avoid while skiing and there are too many jerks skiers and snowboarders on the mountains who like to collide on to you.
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The_Blob Second Lieutenant 510 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Let me just say that everyone who I know that participated in this sport suffered from a pretty severe to severe injury. It's more dangerous than sky diving and bungee jumping.
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Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	K2 Axis XP Marker 1300 bindings I skied a lot in Tahoe with fresh powder, so the wide XP were perfect... and late in the season when it was packed and paved, the Marker piston bindings were great for carving. I lost too many poles to remember what they were.. except cheap. Attached Images
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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i've got the dynastar skicross 10 - http://www.epinions.com/pr-Skis-Dyna..._10_Alpine_Ski they were very highly rated by all the mags one year and i picked em up the next season for a fraction of the cost on e-bay. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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isabayo First Lieutenant 44 Rep 319 Posts Drives: G05 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (7)	03 Rossignol Scratch w\ Look P10 Lifter and Nordica Beast 10 Boots. I may purchase the 07/08 Salomon 1080 Foil's if the price is right
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