Quiver dilemma - WWMD?

[stash]

So, I tore about a foot of edge and a good chunk of base and sidewall out of a T@nker this weekend (which might warrant another thread about the rather disappointing durability of those skis), and the shop guy's advice was "don't bother."

As it stands now, the rather pitiful quiver consists of CMH Explosives (rock skis, probably should have been on those), Candides (dicking around the local hill), and some Volant Gravity Powers (don't ask).

Funds are relatively low, and I certainly wasn't expecting to splash some cash on new boards this year. I certainly want something big (but I'll admit I'm a little scared of BIG, the T@nkers were my everyday ski and I'd like something to fill that gap).

I can get a new pair of Beast 92's for $400. Buy them? Something else?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

(Jesus, I feel like frickin' Maxwell Gosey)

[PlayHarder]

Not sure your definition of relatively low, but maybe?

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[glademaster]

One Word: Spatulas. Use 'em everyday, they'll make you an extremo mountain dude/ultimate saucer boy. Seriously, if the CMH's are in decent shape look at the Spats and use the CMH boards for an everyday ski.

-Ben

[stash]

CMH's are pretty beat, they're the old, old ones. Put about a pound of p-tex in 'em to get the bases up to snuff, and they're a little dead for an everyday ski. The plan was to put some freerides on them, but that may be out the window.

Spatulas are intriguing, but I'm not sure the SW Idaho snowpack can warrant going that route...though SLC is just 4 hours away.

Thanks for the advice, though, and keep it comin'!

[iskibc]

I have a pair of fatties for you that are in excellent condition and relatively cheap. PM me and we'll talk.

[laseranimal]

ahem (http://www.sportsliquidator.com/item.asp?id=2209)

get em while there hot