looking at a few pairs of mini skis want opinions please also whats the diff ?

[itsmemario83]

well i was looking at the airwalk camo mini skis and kemper graffiti mini skis what is the difference between mini skis and skiboards as well? i dont do anything super crazy other than a few jumps here and their, my last pair ok skis was a pair of line's i think 88cm. i am 5'11" 195 lbs wear a 11 shoe. i only ski a few times a year want soemthing relatively cheap but decent looking and riding. thanks in advance below are the two sets i was looking at

http://sale.skis.com/product.php?pro...e8c50b9d502a56

http://www.skis.com/product/146020/A...2BSki%2BBoards

[jjue]

Itsmemario,
welcome to the SBOL forum !
the problem with both of those boards are that they are "snowblades "rather than true skiboards .. Salomon trademarked the name "snowblade" but now a number of manufacturers are making inexpensive clones of the Salomon snowblade design . These are often called "mini skis". Here is a great thread that explains in great detail the differences between the boards you are looking at and true skiboards that are sold here at SBOL ,

http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...ead.php?t=1218

[itsmemario83]

what about k2 fatty's? i really would like to stay under $200

[jjue]

what about k2 fatty's? i really would like to stay under $200

same issues ...
here is a thread about the K2 fatty's
http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...ead.php?t=7475

[pinkkid]

check out our threads for used gear:

http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...splay.php?f=11

something good always pops up.

[itsmemario83]

or should i stay with these things and just get them tuned?

http://www.skiboards.com/product/lin...orse-rare.html

[jjue]

or should i stay with these things and just get them tuned?

http://www.skiboards.com/product/lin...orse-rare.html

yeah , i would just stay with your line boards until you can afford to get some performance revel 8 boards... i think the board you have is better performance wise then any of the new boards you are looking at

[itsmemario83]

alright... how much does it cost usually to do a tune? they def need to be resharpened, and a professional wax job.

[jjue]

alright... how much does it cost usually to do a tune? they def need to be resharpened, and a professional wax job.

depends on the ski shop , 20 -30 bucks are what some ski shops charge .
or learn to do it yourself
http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...ead.php?t=7478

[pinkkid]

I agree with Jack, go ahead and stick with your Lines, get 'em all tuned up, sharpened and waxed and they will be great on the slopes for ya until you can afford something else... maybe some BWP's, Revolt's or KTP's for some choices here at SBOL.
Have fun!

[nate]

You can even buy just boards and keep your bindings.

[Talon]

Snowblades FTL!

ehhhhhh!!! please do not order thoes.
i would def. consider looking around on the SBOL site and reading about the difference between boards, and blades before you make a purchase.
i started on the blades, switched to boards(Vacants), and never went back they are awesome!!