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  1. #1
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    old pocket rockets?

    I'm considering a pair of Pocket Rockets I found on craigslist. These would be primarily used in the front range back country for search and rescue training and missions. Mounted with older Fritschi bindings - here's a pic. Guy wants $200 for them

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    Of course, these are old skis, I know that going in. But didn't the pocket rockets have a mostly foam core? Would that have deteriorated by now? Or are these generally still viable skis?

    Thanks in advance for any advice

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    FWIW I sold a pair last year in 9 of 10 condish with new Naxo's for $125 shipped.
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    $200 is way to much in my opinion. Try $50.

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    Yea I plan to haggle him good. They've been on cl for at least a week now.

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    bend 'em before you buy - my neighbor almost bought a pair at a garage sale last month - I went to flex them and you could hear shit popping and crunching in the ski - I put them down real quick

    they'd be decent beaters, but you could do better in Gear Swap
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    Thanks all. If I can get him down to $100 maybe I'll grab them. Will keep an eye on the gear swap page for a better opportunity.

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    if in good shape the bindings are worth $100 IMHO, so if you get them and then the skis break, who cares?
    ... jfost is really ignorant, he often just needs simple facts laid out for him...

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    $100 is good
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.

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    Are the Fritschis your size?
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    I bought a pair of old Pocket Rockets just like you are contemplating now. I got them cheap, but realized it was money out of the window the first time I took them out. There are so many other similar skis that are cheap as well and much much better..

    Ask yourself how much you are willing to pay for a pair of shot skis.
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    183 2nd year Goats w/ fritschis. Excellent condition. 200 plus ship
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    you might search for "robots" to read reviews on those buddies.
    go for rob

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    Selling some Pocket Rockets?

    PM Max Gosey.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nordic75 View Post
    ...There are so many other similar skis that are cheap as well and much much better....
    As I always feel compelled to say - these skis were good enough for Mike Douglas to RIP THE SHIT OUT OF... but the durability/construction is suspect. I'm sure MikeD wasn't too concerned about a broken ski every now&then.
    ... jfost is really ignorant, he often just needs simple facts laid out for him...

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    Quote Originally Posted by PNWbrit View Post
    Selling some Pocket Rockets?

    PM Max Gosey.
    awesome.
    go for rob

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    Shit man. I've got some Atomic R:ex with Naxos and brand new BD skins I'd let all go for $120.

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    like I said....
    I didn't believe in reincarnation when I was your age either.

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    i gave my PR's away for 1 fritschi binding, not the pair just one.

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    Those appear to be the second generation graphic so only 8 years old (04/05 season)!
    If they were worth anything close to $200 with beater fristchs I ought to sell the two pair sitting in my garage.


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