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  1. JayLo12

    Looking for new skis!

    I’m 18, 6’3, and looking for new skis after riding my Nordica enforcer 94’s for a long time. I’m a pretty advanced rider from NY, love hitting double blacks, cliffs if I’m out west, glades, and the park occasionally. I’m looking for twin tipped skis that can do it all, but am stuck between a...
  2. RollingLeaf

    Look Pivot 18's + the 2019 Volkl M5 Mantra?

    Hey, This is my inaugural Pugski post, so I hope it's worthy. I recently purchased a pair of 2019 Volkl Mantra's (191). I skied on the 2018 and 2019 versions this year and I loved them both. I'm a bigger guy (6'5" and 295lbs) and was told I needed an all-metal pair of bindings to handle my...
  3. J

    Which ski should I buy?

    I'm 42yo 6'2" 180lbs. I've been skiing Salomon X-wing Hurricanes 172cm 85mm underfoot for about 10 years. Know the technology has changed a lot, have not upgraded mainly because I've been pretty happy with them. Live in Connecticut, and get 5-10 days a year at Okemo/Killington/Stratton...
  4. LeLeedler

    Skis for Brother, or possibly me

    So, my brother wants to move in with me for a month during the height of the Aspen/Snowmass season. I am siked to have him since he has been living far away for a long time now and haven't seen him in a little over 2 1/2 years. He is coming to ski but, has only some 4 year old boots which do fit...
  5. jmeb

    The "I need to brag about a gear purchase" thread

    We're bound to have one, so I'll go first. My SO (5'9") started her second season this year on beginner skis (Volkl Attiva Oceana 162s.) She demo'd a lot at an early season demo day which gave me a good idea of what she likes in a ski. In order of importance: lightweight!, ~168-173 was the...
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