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First time ski buyer - please help
After 5 years of low intensity skiing (5-7 days a year) I am ready to
buy my first pair of skis and would really appreciate any guidance/ recommendations. I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, so let me describe myself a bit. 36 y.o., 6", 175 lbs male. Live on the east coast and that's where I expect to ski the most, although I'd love to do more trips to the West and to Europe. Although five years of skiing at five days a year doesn't add up to much, I did some related sports (cross country skiing, skating, skateboarding, rollerblading) when I was younger, so as soon as I tried alpine skiing, I was going down green slopes on my first day, blues on my third and blacks in my second season of skiing. I am still more comfortable on blues, but definitely would like to advance to a level where double diamonds are not a problem. I feel more comfortable on skis that are relatively short for my height and weight (in the 160-165 cm range). I ventured into the terrain park for the first time this year and enjoyed some moderate jumps and messing around on the moguls and would like to do that more. I expect to be skiing mainly on groomed surfaces in ski resorts in the near future. What I am looking for: a pair of dependable, forgiving, fun and (hopefully) affordable skis that carve well and would help me develop from whatever my current level is to the next stage. Given the undependable weather in the areas where I expect to ski (VA, WV, VT), I want skis that will not fail on ice or in packed snow. What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. What I ask you to help with: both concrete recommendations on specific models that would fit my needs, as well as general guidelines on what to look for when shopping for skis (construction, type of tips, waist width, any advice would be very much appreciated!!) One final note: I already have a pair of boots (Rossignol Carve Z) that I purchased a few years ago at my local ski store and expect to be using them for some time more. |
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First time ski buyer - please help
Andy Euroman wrote:
After 5 years of low intensity skiing (5-7 days a year) I am ready to buy my first pair of skis and would really appreciate any guidance/ recommendations. I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, so let me describe myself a bit. 36 y.o., 6", 175 lbs male. Live on the east coast and that's where I expect to ski the most, although I'd love to do more trips to the West and to Europe. Although five years of skiing at five days a year doesn't add up to much, I did some related sports (cross country skiing, skating, skateboarding, rollerblading) when I was younger, so as soon as I tried alpine skiing, I was going down green slopes on my first day, blues on my third and blacks in my second season of skiing. I am still more comfortable on blues, but definitely would like to advance to a level where double diamonds are not a problem. I feel more comfortable on skis that are relatively short for my height and weight (in the 160-165 cm range). I ventured into the terrain park for the first time this year and enjoyed some moderate jumps and messing around on the moguls and would like to do that more. I expect to be skiing mainly on groomed surfaces in ski resorts in the near future. What I am looking for: a pair of dependable, forgiving, fun and (hopefully) affordable skis that carve well and would help me develop from whatever my current level is to the next stage. Given the undependable weather in the areas where I expect to ski (VA, WV, VT), I want skis that will not fail on ice or in packed snow. What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. What I ask you to help with: both concrete recommendations on specific models that would fit my needs, as well as general guidelines on what to look for when shopping for skis (construction, type of tips, waist width, any advice would be very much appreciated!!) One final note: I already have a pair of boots (Rossignol Carve Z) that I purchased a few years ago at my local ski store and expect to be using them for some time more. I can't recommend any particular skis, but on the boots let me make one suggestion. Make sure your boots have more forward lean than the cheap beginners boots. I've seen more than oner person limited by beginner boots. If they don't have enough forward lean, they limit how much you can bend your knees without sitting too far back. People with this problem have improved drastically when they got "higher performance" boots. You could take yours in with you when you shop at a quality ski shop and ask their opinion. On the skis, I would recommend not ending up with a ski at too low of a performance level. You want something that will last you a few years. Better to buy better skis, and take a few lessons to make sure you know how to use them right than end up with something that will limit you after the first year. |
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First time ski buyer - please help
On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:19:47 -0700 (PDT), Andy Euroman
wrote this crap: After 5 years of low intensity skiing (5-7 days a year) I am ready to buy my first pair of skis and would really appreciate any guidance/ recommendations. I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, Then it doesn't matter. You'll never know. An expert skier can get down any hill with cafeteria trays duct taped to his feet, while drinking Captain Morgan from his flask. Then when driving home, he plays reveille to that dumbass who is yakking on a cell phone when the stoplight turns green. Living the dream. Living the dream. Always do your best, and encourage others to do so. And vote for the Palin-Arnold ticket in 2012. That's what leadership is about. A mighty Hungarian warrior The blood of Attila runs through me |
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First time ski buyer - please help
On Mar 9, 5:09*am, A mighty Hungarian wrote:
On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:19:47 -0700 (PDT), Andy Euroman wrote this crap: After 5 years of low intensity skiing (5-7 days a year) I am ready to buy my first pair of skis and would really appreciate any guidance/ recommendations. I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, Then it doesn't matter. *You'll never know. An expert skier can get down any hill with cafeteria trays duct taped to his feet, while drinking Captain Morgan from his flask. Then when driving home, he plays reveille to that dumbass who is yakking on a cell phone when the stoplight turns green. Living the dream. *Living the dream. Always do your best, and encourage others to do so. And vote for the Palin-Arnold ticket in 2012. That's what leadership is about. * * * * * * * * * * * * *A mighty Hungarian warrior * * * *The blood of Attila runs through me Gingrich-Palin |
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First time ski buyer - please help
Andy Euroman wrote:
What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. Where I ski, that would rule out most of the advanced and expert runs. -- Mike Treseler |
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First time ski buyer - please help
Mike Treseler wrote:
Andy Euroman wrote: What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. Where I ski, that would rule out most of the advanced and expert runs. That's his choice. Or, his terrain. |
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First time ski buyer - please help
Andy Euroman wrote:
What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. Mike Treseler wrote: Where I ski, that would rule out most of the advanced and expert runs. Bob F wrote: That's his choice. Or, his terrain. True. Andy Euroman wrote: I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, That has something to do with terrain. -- Mike Treseler |
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First time ski buyer - please help
On Mar 8, 8:19*pm, Andy Euroman wrote:
After 5 years of low intensity skiing (5-7 days a year) I am ready to buy my first pair of skis and would really appreciate any guidance/ recommendations. I am not quite sure what distinguishes an "intermediate" from an "advanced" from an "expert" skier, so let me describe myself a bit. 36 y.o., 6", 175 lbs male. Live on the east coast and that's where I expect to ski the most, although I'd love to do more trips to the West and to Europe. Although five years of skiing at five days a year doesn't add up to much, I did some related sports (cross country skiing, skating, skateboarding, rollerblading) when I was younger, so as soon as I tried alpine skiing, I was going down green slopes on my first day, blues on my third and blacks in my second season of skiing. I am still more comfortable on blues, but definitely would like to advance to a level where double diamonds are not a problem. I feel more comfortable on skis that are relatively short for my height and weight (in the 160-165 cm range). I ventured into the terrain park for the first time this year and enjoyed some moderate jumps and messing around on the moguls and would like to do that more. I expect to be skiing mainly on groomed surfaces in ski resorts in the near future. What I am looking for: a pair of dependable, forgiving, fun and (hopefully) affordable skis that carve well and would help me develop from whatever my current level is to the next stage. Given the undependable weather in the areas where I expect to ski (VA, WV, VT), I want skis that will not fail on ice or in packed snow. What I am NOT looking for: "versatile" skis designed to to well on powder or any terrain other than groomed surfaces and terrain parks. What I ask you to help with: both concrete recommendations on specific models that would fit my needs, as well as general guidelines on what to look for when shopping for skis (construction, type of tips, waist width, any advice would be very much appreciated!!) One final note: I already have a pair of boots (Rossignol Carve Z) that I purchased a few years ago at my local ski store and expect to be using them for some time more. Don't buy skis - but do by good boots. Take the money you saved by not buying skis and go on a ski vacation - at least a week - and demo skis from local shops. You can generally get a package where you can try the many differrent kinds, and they will be tuned up and waxed when you pick them up! |
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