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I'm going to be purchasing my first pair of skate skis in the next few
weeks and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what I should get.

Anyone have any online dealers they like?

Skate vs Straight cut?

They should be at least 4 cm longer than I am tall right?

Thanks for any advice.

Nathan
Tucson, AZ
Tue Nov 7, 2006 5:52 pm

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I'm going to be purchasing my first pair of skate skis in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what I should get. Anyone have any... 		Nathanial Hendler
equant
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5:57 pm

Hello, There are regs as to minimum ski lengths in international competition...but for the average skier it's not an issue...length is less important than how ...
eric
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7:50 pm

Hi Nathan, If you have any trips planned to snow country, it might not be a bad idea to visit a ski shop and get sized for skis. Weight is more a factor than...
Jay Bender
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Well said, Eric. One shop I've gone to a few times is Reliable Racing. They have an online store at http://reliableracing.com/wintersports.cfm There are many...
Randall McGarvey
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10:19 pm

Any reputable ski shop should be able to provide you with a pair of skis that "fit" you. While there are requirements for length, width, etc, the most...
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