FrankS

@ThePantsManCan, go for a front zip. I also bought a pullover vest and seriously wish that I just got a front zip. There realy isnt much of an advantage to a pullover. I recommend the Camero impact

@tfriess, how do those stradas preform for you? I know comfort is a factor, but I am interested in how they ski, as I am looking into a new setup as well.

@zman, I know a guy who skied the phantom all the way through last summer. He just got a new stick very recently and hasnt even skiied it yet.

Solution- Buy a tower or extended pylon from barefoot international. They are better quality than anything else out there.

I live on a public lake and trust me, there are more than a handfull of drivers out there who are inexperienced and unsafe. These drivers include both wakeboarders and skiiers alike. It is VERY anoying when you go out for a nice calm slalom run and a big wakeboard boat comes ann messes up the whole lake, but I guess they have the same rights to use the lake as we do. I think we need to stop worring about wakeboarders, jet skiiers are the real problem.

While i agree that skiing is superior to wakeboarding, i don't think it is right to completely diss the people that enjoy that sport. In reality, their sport is pretty similar to ours. We both ride on top of the water while being pulled by a boat. I also don't think it is good to generalize wakeboarders as kids with baggy "hoodlum" shorts and eyebrow rings that use the fancy boat that daddy bought them. I know plenty of wakeboarders that are very nice people . Also, do you really think that all young skiers pay for their own boats and equipment? Sorry for the rant, just my opinion. thanks, Frank

cut 'n jumps.

I dont know about making ski racks but that is a heck of a view/lawn/lake that you have.

@tfriess it will be tough but we have to power through it. Stay strong.

@Chuck_Dickey thats a great price but I weigh 185 and was looking in more the 68" range. thanks

I can get a brand new x7 for 799 and a fusion for less on sia, so there isn't a whole lot of price difference there vs. a senate c type ski. What ski so you think that I would ski the best on now and in the future including the senate c, d3's, triumph and others that might come to mind?

@tfriess how does that senate c ride for you?

pro tracs for combos, but single trick skiing is much more fun!!!

Alright, so I have been thinking about getting a new ski for a while, but now I am actually planning on making a purchase soon. I am still a 15 off'er but I plan on improving quite a bit in the coming seasons by getting coaching, going to ski schools, getting in better shape .....etc. I want a ski that will pretty much take me as far as I can imagine getting in skiing for a long while, but I also want a ski that is forgiving enough to handle all the mistakes and imperfect form that a -15 skier like me has. I don't want to spend a ton of money, but if it will last me a long time and will improve my skiing, it might me worth it to me to spend a bit more than I planned. I am planning to switch skis because I am currently skiing on my dad's system 8 and I think it is about time I got my own. Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated thanks, Frank

A couple of halloweens ago

I agree with @liquid d

I dont know if I would be willing to pay for that.

Is there a group of people that have been members since the site started? Maybe they should get a special name.

I looked at @NateSmith 's profile. In the place where you put your real name it says "this is totally fake." He also joined today.

@tfriess, what bindings are you running on that?

I think everyone should stop worrying about the stars and start worrying about skiing better.

Wow looks like I started something.

I think that the stars are a good experiment. For people who are new to the site, it helps them to know who has been arround the longest and is familiar with the site. That being said, i dont think that it would be good if the stars turned into a kind of "competition". I think that would take away from the site.

@rawly, where did you get a free baller hat?

Are there any good ski schools in Arizona?