scrambled_legs Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm able to pick up a pair of Bandit X's at $330 regular $800. Would you suggest buying them or going for a labled "AT" ski. Also what size ski would you recommend. I'm 5'8" 150Ib's and a black diamond skiier. I switched to a single plank about 12 years ago and now I'm clueless when it comes to ski gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 You can get a much better ski for that money or not much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Freeman Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I agree. Bandit X was a good resort ski in its day, but is dated. XX was a good all around resort/bc ski in its day (my wife uses them for AT and I use them for tele), The XXX (Megabang/T4) is a great back country ski. I paid $400 for my wife's XX with Fritchi's, skins, and boots (used, but great shape) - I would say new skis ought to sell for a hundred or so. I've heard of folks buying the newer (and phatter) Rossi T4 for around $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billygoat Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 The T-4 is an OUTSTANDING ride in the BC and not so bad in bounds either. I hear the Sick Bird they replaced it with is indeed sick....as in malaise ridden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camilo Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I was checking out skis for a buddy in shops in Portland and both Mountain Shop and OMC have the Rossi T3 and T4 for $280-$350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambled_legs Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Sorry, I guess I should have mentioned that it was $330 in funny money. It sounds like it would still be worth it to invest the extra dough though if they are only $175 CAD more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashw_justin Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 hmm... buy a splitboard. I suggest Prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambled_legs Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 How are the splitboards now adays, I know back when they first emerged they were like something straight out of the womb. Can't walk with them and definately can't ride them. I know you'll cringe to hear this if you're a core boarder but I used to ski when I was age 9-14 then switched to boarding. I tried a swap a few years ago and I was ten times better than I ever was on skiis. I enjoyed it more and am definately more natural at it. So I want to get back into it but am sick of lifts, groomed runs and getting yelled at for being out of bounds so AT seems like the logical way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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