nick malozzi

And the jacket has a sweet synthetic hoodie that zips in: Sorry, I just can't throw down on that neon shit. It just isn't my thing.

We went to Boulder Ski Deals gear blow out today and she picked up a pair Fisher Muangas. It gives her 84 under foot for 270 bucks. I know a lot of you think she should go fatter, but she is new to fat skis, and has a lot of learning to do yet as far as trees/out west skiing goes. I think they will be great for her for a year or two, and for the price we were both fine with that. Once she gets stronger and wants to push things further I told her we'd find a pair of Auras or comparable. Either way we are both stoked on her new sticks, especially considering the price. And Sib, I hear ya for sure on the Auras, they look so sick. Gwen is no siblet though. She never raced, just has skied most of her life. So she is solid, but WAY more conservative in terms of skiing then Siblet. She'll be there soon though. In addition I got all new outerwear. Special Blend pants and jacket that would have retailed for a total of 525 with tax for 151 with tax. So the tent sale was a huge success. Glenn, Sam would be so proud of my outerwear purchase... I decided to rebel against the new tight stuff by going bigger then ever, haha.

Thanks for setting me straight. I have no idea about a lot of this so I've just been reading lots of reviews and as much info as I can find. Just found a tent sale at a shop in town for Saturday. We are going to head there early and hope to pick up some fatties.

The more I am reading the more I agree. Luckily most women specific powder skis fall into the 80-85 range.

The Aura looks sick, but damn are they hard to find. I've got a nice little list for her to check out this weekend at the shops: -Volkl Aura (if I can find a shop with a pair). -Dynastar Exclusive Powder -Solomon Mynx Any others I should be sure to have her check out? As far as SkiDiva, i tried getting her into message boards a few other times and it just isn't her thing. Plus then I'd have to give up the computer every now and again!

Thank you all so much for the replies. It is weird, I'm actually learning a lot about skis through all of this. I took measurements on her current skis, and she is running a 160 with about 70 under foot. She has been complaining the last few seasons that she felt like her skis are a tad too long (she bought them early in high school expected to still grow an inch or two). So we both agree that she should stay at around 158-160. That way she is on the bigger end for the powder, but not too big when she just wants to lay some turns on the groomers. Also given that she is accustomed to 70 under foot, and that she wants this ski to be pretty much a 1 ski quiver it seems like 85-95 under foot would be for her. That way she can float decently in the pow, but still feel comfy on them in all other conditions. She also has no interest in park skiing/riding switch so a full blown twin tip is not essential, but she'd be fine running a pair if the rest of the specs fit her. So I've been looking around online and found these at local shop (she really wants to be able to go check them out in person, and I don't blame her): Exclusive Powder by Dynastar - That would put her on a 158 with 85 underfoot if I'm understanding the specs listed. They also have some great reviews floating around on the intrawebs. Any thoughts?

Hey everyone, my girlfriend is in the market for a fatter ski for this season since she is now in Colorado with me. She wants to pick something up now while the deals are good. I know nothing about skis. So I was hoping for some advice. Gwen is 5'3" and 125lbs, and has been skiing her entire life. Looking around at charts and such it seems like she should be in the 150-155 range (please correct me if I am wrong). She is a very solid skier, good form, etc etc. She basically just needs something a little more appropriate for Colorado powder. She isn't looking specifically for a true twin as she is not a park skier, but it seems most powder skis have some sort of twin tip design. I'd like to see here get something solid, as next season we are planning to get out a lot. So I want something that is going to hold up to a lot of abuse since she isn't very experienced in the trees just yet (and I love to be in them, ). We found a great deal on a pair or Rossi Bandits on Backcountry, but I have no idea if they are any good and can't really find any reviews. Here is the link: http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0245/R...ing-Womens.html Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

jeff lies... really.

Maybe not? Just looked at his profile. He has been around before. I thought we had a troll, but maybe I was mistaken. The world will never know.

troll?

Hey I came across this guy selling a HUGE lot of back country gear. Multiple split boards, probes, shovels, beckons, packs, etc. I don't know the guy, or anything about his gear. I just know there are a few here interested in getting out into the BC and might need some gear, and thought I'd post the link. Most of the prices seem fairly reasonable. http://splitboard.com/talk/viewtopic.php?t=5154 PS: If anyone is feeling generous, you can buy me that Never Summer Split he has listed.

Last Chance. I board my plane tonight. Let me know.

Here is the BUMP: -Flying into Philly on Thursday June 5th. I land at 5:30am (flying the red-eye out of Denver). -Can arrange to drop off board that day if you are located between Philly & Bethlehem (or not that far off the beaten path, ya know). -Friday the 6th I will be hoping in a Budget Rental truck and heading to Chamberburg, PA. So I can set up to meet anywhere just off of 78 between Bethlum, and C-burg. -Final offer is $135, and essentially a free delivery. -If nobody jumps on it now, it will hit the pasr/mountain buzz forums, craigslist, and ebay this fall with a 150 dollar Reserve, and shipping is on you. Jump on it now people.

yea, just hard to see someone i respect so much musically hit that point.

i am just really disappointed that it was heroine. i mean, i had such higher hopes for his drug abuse. if he had gotten caught with pot, lsd, shrooms, payode, etc i would not at all be shocked (or even disappointed). heroine though? that is just nasty man. anyway... we have gotten really off topic. but skiing on coal? wouldn't that be really dirty?

I know who Good Charlotte is, i was asking what A Good Charlotte was? Sorta sounds dirty, like A Rusty Trombone or A Donkey Punch. C'mon man, Phish broke up, and Trey just got busted for heroine (idiot).

what is a good charlotte? is that another doug word for something cool?

yea i was just trying to make a buck or 2 to put towards my new kayak. won't be needing the extra cash in the fall, as i will probably have bought a new boat by then. although i guess i could put it towards avy gear.

140, and i can bring it home with me when i fly into PA at the beginning of june. we can work out a meet to exchange board/money. no need to have pay pal or anything of that nature... cmon people, i'm not going any lower then that!

One Fiddy? I think that is about as low as I can go.

Yes? No? How bout 160? This offer is good to anybody by the way... 160 anyone?

a new dominant is 380 or so... but i'm certainly not trying to rip anyone off... if you can do 175 i'd be cool. mainly to get a little more out of it and cover shipping.

brake for sure... unless i get used to it, but at first there will be a brake.

Horizontal Drop Outs, and most of the parts I need to get started. I can even ride the thing in its current condition. 40 bucks on craigslist, 20min away. 85 Fuji Espree. The stand over height is about an inch too tall for me, but why not make it interesting right? As if riding a fixed gear through city streets isn't scary enough, haha. So the game plan is: -Pick up this weekend. -Disassemble. -File/grind off all cable stays, fender/accessory mounts. -Strip nasty brown paint. -Rattle can it (i'm thinking white, but I'm not sold yet). -Reassemble/grease headset, neck, and forks. -Install the anodized purple straight handle bar I found randomly on my porch the other week. -Hunt down sold crank set for cheap, install. -Hunt down sold fixed rear hub/wheel, install. -Install chain/peddles/seat. -Eat shit trying to get used to it. -Put it in my spare room until I get the balls to ride it more, haha.