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skutsch 
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 Topic: HELLLLPPPPP SLOLAM SKI!!!Posted: March-29-2012 at 2:13pm |
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Regarding the original post, the O'Brien Mission. I bought one in 2010 (Christmas), it was a 2009 model (Red & Black), so I paid just under $150 (NOS) with single binding X-9 and rear toe strap. I like the ski, it uses a similar design to the SIXAM, it has a full concave bottom (instead of modified on the SIXAM) and a small sharp bevel (instead of the sharp to round transitional bevel on the SIXAM). These changes to the Mission were done to allow aggressive skiing at slower speeds (below 34 mph). I find it extremely fast, when you roll it over, it really cranks, I can't believe the acceleration. It also is quick in the transition. I do have a little issue slowing it down in the pre-turn, but that is likely a fin adjustment. This ski is such a different beast then what I had skied on previously (1980's technology - one of Obrien's first non wood ski's). Additionally, somehow I got hooked on this whole ski-less skiing, and have not spent as much time on the slalom as I would have prior to my new found addiction...
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john_33612
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Posted: March-29-2012 at 1:47pm |
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http://www.sunandski.com/Ho_Sports_Comp_Venture_Slalom_Ski_with_boots_p/0851056841000.htm
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baitkiller
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Posted: March-29-2012 at 12:05am |
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What? Are you daft man? 350 lousy clams to keep mamma happy after all the cash you have dumped on this crazy hobby? You are nuttier than squirrel turds dude. Buy her the GD ski and give it to her with a big kiss.
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Jesus was a bare-footer.............
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emccallum
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 8:36pm |
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Ahhh I should have known! that is pretty cool.
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MartyMabe
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 2:27pm |
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 2:25pm |
Fun for kids of all ages. Demonstrated here by celebrity CCF spokesmodels. 
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“So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
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Morfoot
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 2:13pm |
 
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 2:07pm |
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neither, top secret info there , SJRR 2012 will be a good place to further your education into the CCFan club..........
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emccallum
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Posted: November-06-2011 at 12:17am |
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What is a shot ski? Am I too old or not old enough to know?
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: September-02-2011 at 5:52pm |
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Sweet- check out the ski I just listed in the for sale section
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Donald80SN
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Posted: July-01-2011 at 11:29am |
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Second vote for Shot Ski.
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MartyMabe
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Posted: June-30-2011 at 11:04pm |
Hoss--- You tell Jenn- if she wants this Ski-- Come and Get it!! 
65" Yard Sale Item-Karen picked up! Anyone coming up this way? Green Lake from Florida? Tell me who to give it to so I can get it to her and it's HER'S ! 
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 4:37pm |
Pictures or it did not happen. |
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M3Fan
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 3:13pm |
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I also have a good candidate ski for you if Tim's doesn't work out- a 2000 65" HO ASX. It would be a great ski for her. It'd be cheap.
I have that identical O'Brien comp in the garage, BTW! |
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2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
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TRBenj
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 2:53pm |
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Geez, you guys always trying to make shot skis out of perfectly good skis! Sweets, I sent you an email about a ski you may be interested in- let me know if it doesnt come through. Dont even think about drilling holes in that O'Brien... send it to me and Ill be glad to give it a good workout- on the water!
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Morfoot
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:33pm |
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You couuld always find a some replacement bindings for it if she doesn't want to part with it.
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Morfoot
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:32pm |
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Sweet if she is tired of that "Old" ski and wants an upgrade then that looks like a perfect candidate for a shot ski...
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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harddock
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:18pm |
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Did you tryski-it-again.com
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sweet77
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:59pm |
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i was thinking the same thing. But my wife had a ski that she has rode her whole life and likes it but it is falling apart now. she wants one exactly like it
obrein comp ??? |
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Hollywood
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:42pm |
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Do not waste that kind of money on a recreational ski(er), find something used for under $100 that will accomplish the same thing.
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gcll
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 1:03am |
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not sure about that ski, but i bought a obrien world tour ski last year and it looks like crap- it was blue and sun faded into a puke gray color, it was in the sun very little. it was next to my duvall that i've had for 15 yrs, that still looks new
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:57am |
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Halston,
Being in Florida there must be a good pro shop near you, are you near Orlando, Performance Ski is a great place. You may want to check out a pro shop or two, sometimes you can find great deals but as important you can almost always demo ski's and boots before you buy them. Although you can certainly adjust to any ski over time, there is alot to be said for trying them out first. PS, she would want a 64"-65" ski, or maybe a 63" if she ski's over 30mph |
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Posted: May-25-2011 at 12:29am |
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