SKIQUATTRO
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looking for a 175-180 ish race ski....need something to help me keep up with my daughter while chasing her around a race couse....
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Wtb; race ski
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Cheese
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Slalom or Giant Slalom?
SKIQUATTRO
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gs...something that wont chatter, get bounced around at high speeds
andrec10
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175-180 is not a SL ski. Sl skis only go to 165 cm!
Anyways, back to the original topic. I would look for a womens GS ski...IE 23m radius turn. Either that, if you want to have a little fun too, look at the Nordica Firearrow 80 pro in the 178, IMHO...
hammer
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I like my Fischer Progressor 9+ skis...they are more of a cheater race ski but they have worked out well for me as a front side carver (even though I'm more of skidder). Even did OK in some light shallow powder.
Cheese
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Agreed, just checking.
If you're not interested in working for every turn you might want to look at the Volkl Racetiger. It's got more side-cut than a lot of other GS skis but still has enough stiffness to keep it underfoot at speed.
Very happy with my Progressor 9+. I should probably move up to something closer to race stock for Night League, but they've been serving me pretty well. Plus they don't kill me if I want to go ski the bumps after I'm done racing.
Hawkshot99
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I demoed next years Fischers yesterday. I skied the Progressor 950(new model for next year), and the SC4(I think that is the name), the true cheater ski. And while the Progessor was not bad, it was nowhere even close to the real cheater ski.
gmcunni
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is $300 with bindings a decent price for a used progressor 9+?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Fische...otn=21&pmod=170773752744&ps=54#ht_6692wt_1188
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Fische...otn=21&pmod=170773752744&ps=54#ht_6692wt_1188
hammer
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I bought mine at the Wachusett ski swap for about that price but mine didn't have any chips in the topsheet and the bases and edges just needed a shop tune.
Curious why it's listed as 175cm when it says 160 on the skis ....
I got mine new from Suburban for about $500.
gmcunni
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thought the same but i think they have several for sale and probably are sloppy/lazy about pics
Either way seems pricey for 2 year old beat up demos. I have a hard time finding anything on ebay these days that isn't overpriced and usually end up going new for a few bucks more.
Give Philpug an PM if you want something new. He usually comes up with a pretty good deal for forum users.
This looks like a pretty sweet deal. What's the difference between the GS and the GSR?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkl-Racet...l-/190631724960?pt=Skiing&hash=item2c628947a0
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkl-Racet...l-/190631724960?pt=Skiing&hash=item2c628947a0
gmcunni
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i'm really just keeping an eye out for an excellent opportunity. i vacillate between wanting a fat ski & gs/carver ski
Hawkshot99
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Dont know for sure, but based on the size and radius I would say that it is the womens FIS version. Pretty popular for some of the better men racers in different leagues as there is more to the ski than cheaters, but most people could not ski a mens FIS GS ski properly.
SKIQUATTRO
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i should have clarified....looking for a used set up..wont be my primary ski..but would like to have for icier days
andrec10
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Check with Peak at Killington. They have a decent selection of used race skis "softened" up just for you!
Cheese
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If you really intend to rip these at high speeds on solid surfaces a "demo" binding may not be your best choice. A better option would be to find a shop near a resort and check out their bargain basement of pre-owned race skis. A lot of race skis wind up in the racks after only a season or two of racing. As long as they still have camber and plenty of edge left, they'll probably last a good long time.
gmcunni
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i put these on my ebay watch list and QTY was 2. an hour later down to 1 and now up to 3???
