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I want to sell my Troublemakers because they are too short. I'm wondering if I should sell them with the bindings that are mounted right now (Look P14s) or rip those off and sell just the skis. I am planning on getting some Fujatives instead.
So, how easy is it to sell a pair of skis that have holes in them from the first mounting?
Since there are different sized feet wouldn't the bindings be remounted anyway? Most of the time.
[cough] Gear swap![/cough]
It's usually easier to sell skis w/o binders, but you'll get less for them.
Aren't your TM's 175s? The longest Fujative is a 179, and the big twin on it makes it even shorter. You know its purely a park ski if you weigh over a buck fifty, right?
Depends on who you are planning to sell them to. Some guy that doesn't know a lot about skis and bindings (but is still a worthy skier) may take one look at them and think "why would I want to buy skis without binders?" The guy might not have a lot of time to get them mounted, may not want to have to go out and buy bindings, or may just not know what to do.
Then again some other guy will know a ton about bindings and might have a pair he could mount up himself, no problem.
You would be better off selling them w/o the binders though, and just mounting your look's to your new skis.
They'd probably be sold by now.
Yeah, that's what I thought... I'll sell them without bindings.
But what should I buy, if not the Fujatives? This is for a park ski, but I weigh about 180, and I'm 6' 2" or maybe taller. The Fujative looks sweet because from what I've heard it is an awesome ski, and it's only $300. I want a park ski that I can afford that is around 180 in length, maybe a little bigger. Will the 179 Fujative be to small for me?
Pinner weighs less than you, fatty.
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You can start with some SlimFast.Quote:
Originally posted by Samwich
But what should I buy...I weigh about 180...
;)
edited to take out retarded low-ball offer. thanks for keeping me in line, phUnk.
Listen up everyone. phUnk is a world-reknowned authority on weight loss. Just look at the skinny little bastard. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by phUnk
You can start with some SlimFast.
;)
Seriously though, what kind of skis would someone recommend for $400 or under?
I just bought 1260s for the park. They're a fun ski but are definetly just a park ski. I got mine though evogear on ebay for 150 and had them three days later since their based in seattle.
well i'm 225 and I have 178 public enemies and I freaking love em for powder, for steeps, for everythingQuote:
Originally posted by Samwich
Yeah, that's what I thought... I'll sell them without bindings.
But what should I buy, if not the Fujatives? This is for a park ski, but I weigh about 180, and I'm 6' 2" or maybe taller. The Fujative looks sweet because from what I've heard it is an awesome ski, and it's only $300. I want a park ski that I can afford that is around 180 in length, maybe a little bigger. Will the 179 Fujative be to small for me?
Some chump bought my old 9spro's on ebay without binders for $100. you can get quite a bit on ebay if you get lucky.
It's not your 175 TroubleMaker's holding you back, trust me.... ;)Quote:
Originally posted by Samwich
Yeah, that's what I thought... I'll sell them without bindings.
But what should I buy, if not the Fujatives? This is for a park ski, but I weigh about 180, and I'm 6' 2" or maybe taller. The Fujative looks sweet because from what I've heard it is an awesome ski, and it's only $300. I want a park ski that I can afford that is around 180 in length, maybe a little bigger. Will the 179 Fujative be to small for me?
But seriously... I don't get why you think you need a new ski. The difference between a 175 TM and a 179 Fujative isn't going to step your park riding up at all. The TM is a sick ski and you should be able to do just about anything on it. The Fujative butters better, but that's because its so soft. Its not as stable with landings, and it is more of a noodle than the Pistols.
If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, buy something you REALLY don't need, like some lap dances for your buddies at the Vu. Or wait for the 182 Phil Pro Model I guess if you really feel a longer park ski is what you need... :rolleyes:
edit: Your hero teamdirt gave his TM's away. Why don't you just do that instead? I'm sure DINMS needs another pair of skis. :p
Maybe it's a confidence issue or something. I can stick smooth 7s on my pocket rockets, but I can barely land a 3 with a grab on the TMs. In the summer they were working really well, but the second you get them in heavy/sticky snow, they don't work as well. They are a sick ski, and they worked really well this summer in Whistler, but they are just too small. They look really funny when I ski them because they are so tiny.
Maybe you're right though... I just need to step my riding up and get back in the groove. I don't have money burning a hole in my pocket... I was figuring that if i sold my TMs, I could get about 300 for them (they are pretty much new). Then I could just buy the Fujatives at no loss, and get them mounted for free with my super radical core shop hookup that I have.
What I really want are some >180 1080s. That would be sick.
Why don't you just jib on your Pocket Rockets then? Pep uses the Pistols a whole lot, so I don't see why you couldn't just use the blue noodles. The iM.85's could be your everyday ski, and then you could sell the TM's, save up some $$$, and get something super duper fat for those big days. Just a thought...
I like it... i like it a lot. I want some Spatulas, and if i do that they are within reach. I will just have to do a fuckload of babysitting or something. The thing is, my blue noodles are pretty spanked. At first I thought my prerelease problems were because of the bindings, which were old and broken, so i warrantied them, and then started having problems with the brand new bindings. I am pretty sure that it's because the skis no longer have any camber... I fucked them up really nicely.Quote:
Originally posted by BakerBoy
Why don't you just jib on your Pocket Rockets then? Pep uses the Pistols a whole lot, so I don't see why you couldn't just use the blue noodles. The iM.85's could be your everyday ski, and then you could sell the TM's, save up some $$$, and get something super duper fat for those big days. Just a thought...
Maybe I need some new boots... but I am not made of money. I think i might have to do a shitload of babysitting just for the boots. *shrug* Also, the PRs aren't a great pipe ski.
Yeah, I hear the pipe (and the park) at Crystal are almost up to Mammoth standards... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by Samwich
I Also, the PRs aren't a great pipe ski.
Make sure you demo the Spatulas before you buy them. You may not like them, especially if you have to ride a couple groomers here and there. They really are that bad.
If you think your PR's are dead, WTF do you want with 1080s?! I'm sure they are made out of radically different foam... :rolleyes:
I doubt the lack of camber in your Blue Noodles is affecting your release values. Its more likely that the lack of any kind of stiffness underfoot is causing the problems. Try bumping up the forward pressure a notch or two. It worked for me on my old boots for a little while.
Shit, I'm just a negative Nancy tonight. Wheee!
BakerBoy: i know there's no park at Crystal. That's why I bought a Summit pass too. And there isn't currently a pipe at Crystal, but they're hosting three pipe comps, so I imagine there will be soon (although with Crystal you never know).Quote:
Originally posted by BakerBoy
Yeah, I hear the pipe (and the park) at Crystal are almost up to Mammoth standards... :rolleyes:
Make sure you demo the Spatulas before you buy them. You may not like them, especially if you have to ride a couple groomers here and there. They really are that bad.
If you think your PR's are dead, WTF do you want with 1080s?! I'm sure they are made out of radically different foam... :rolleyes:
I doubt the lack of camber in your Blue Noodles is affecting your release values. Its more likely that the lack of any kind of stiffness underfoot is causing the problems. Try bumping up the forward pressure a notch or two. It worked for me on my old boots for a little while.
Shit, I'm just a negative Nancy tonight. Wheee!
My PRs are dead, but they lasted three years. They were a lot of fun while they stilll had life in them. Some 1080s would be sick, and then by the time they are dead in three years, I'll be sponsored and won't have to worry about buying new ones. ;)
I have been bumping the forward pressure, but that stopped working when I ate SHIT on a corked five at whistler this summer (it was such a pussy ass jump, but it hurt like hell when i ate shit) and my bindings snapped. Still skiable, but no brake and no reliable functioning.
I think the problem is that I have WAY too much toe wear. They are four year old boots...