Looking to buy skis

[Kazinator]

So I grew up skiing, I was really good but haven't been skiing for about 6 years. Looking to get back into it.....


Looking to get a set of skis, bindings, and boots for myself and for my gf. Not looking for $1000 skis...just a solid set that isnt junk either.

I am 6"2, 225lbs...so I am thinking a 184ish cm ski? I use to skiboard so I may want a slightly smaller size.

Suggestions on brands/models?

Any good online shops? Local places in Northshore mass southern NH?

[redwinger]

Golf and Ski in Greenland, NH or Putnams in Portsmouth. Putnams does a ski swap/tent sale on Nov 5th. It's a great place to look for deals.

[Falko]

IF you are sure you are going to be skiing a lot, then buy equipment. Otherwise look into a seasonal lease until you figure out what you want. What size shoe do you wear? I have an older pair of boots 13/48 that may work out for a season for you. But in all honesty, I feel boots are the best money spent.

[redwinger]

I feel boots are the best money spent.

agreed.

[SVRACER01]

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check out the Line Prophet 90s. one of the best all mountain skis on the market. twin tip with a wide waist and even wider at the tips to help float. im about the same size as you and i ride 171s only because i wanted the maneuverability in the trees.

i had a set of K2 Public Enemys (now called the Extreme)that i really liked, but i broke them in a crash. they were a 169.

check out steepandcheap.com for smoking deals on gear. its a great site that constantly changes their deals (by constantly i mean every few minutes something else goes up)

if you havent been in the sport for a while then do as much research as possible, technology has changed A LOT in past few years

[Kazinator]

Ski leasing?

Who does that around here? Whats the deal with that?

[scubasteveRR]

I have a set of ski's that are perfect for you 181 Atomics, they have brandnew bindings and the ski's have a season on them. been sitting in my spare room for a some years now. they were $800 new (with bindings).

$100 bucks. then all you'll need is boots and I highly recommend spending a little money on those and making sure they fit perfect. it's really the most important thing about skiing IMHO.

yes, what these guys said...

I feel boots are the best money spent.

agreed.

[Kazinator]

I have a set of ski's that are perfect for you 181 Atomics, they have brandnew bindings and the ski's have a season on them. been sitting in my spare room for a some years now. they were $800 new (with bindings).

$100 bucks. then all you'll need is boots and I highly recommend spending a little money on those and making sure they fit perfect. it's really the most important thing about skiing IMHO.

yes, what these guys said...

What model Atomics?

[kb1]

I have a set of ski's that are perfect for you 181 Atomics, they have brandnew bindings and the ski's have a season on them. been sitting in my spare room for a some years now. they were $800 new (with bindings).

$100 bucks. then all you'll need is boots and I highly recommend spending a little money on those and making sure they fit perfect. it's really the most important thing about skiing IMHO.

yes, what these guys said...

Steve, would these work for me? If they will I will buy them this weekend. I havee been looking for skis myself for a while.

Edit: If Kaz doesn't want them...just want to make sure I get second dibs! :-)

[Falko]

Ski leasing, yeah I had never heard of that either but a guy at work just picked up his seasonal gear the other day. Thought I'd throw it out there as it sounded like a good option to buying or one time rents.

SSRR, which Atomics are those??

[scubasteveRR]

They are Atomic Beta Carv 9:18 - 180's they have about 10 days -15 days at the most on them.

they were just a little too big for me at 170ish lbs they'd be perfect for some one a little bigger than me who will be able to flex them properly.

When I got them they were the best intermidiate ski on the market. perfect of skiiers intermediate to people knocking on the door of advanced. Very predictable carving and can carve many different lines.

they were the first skis I was ever able to carve on. they're a blast!

[mrezra]

Not to threadjack, but I'm looking for a nordic skating kit for this winter... if anyone knows of any deals, let me know. Thanks!

[scubasteveRR]

[Kazinator]

Thanks Steve - I am going to pass on these...KB you're up.

[scubasteveRR]

What type of Ski's are you looking for? Downhill race ski's or twin tips. what type of skiing are you going for? blues/black, mogels, out of bounds? I can make some recomendations?

[scubasteveRR]

Not to threadjack, but I'm looking for a nordic skating kit for this winter... if anyone knows of any deals, let me know. Thanks!

I've been wanting to get into some nortic skiing myself there was a thread about it last year or maybe 2 years ago? If you find something let me know too. I could actually afford it this winter.

[hondarider102]

I've been wanting to get into some nortic skiing myself there was a thread about it last year or maybe 2 years ago? If you find something let me know too. I could actually afford it this winter.

nordic skiing is also known as cross country skiing?

[Kazinator]

What type of Ski's are you looking for? Downhill race ski's or twin tips. what type of skiing are you going for? blues/black, mogels, out of bounds? I can make some recomendations?

Looking to get an "all mountain type"....if that exists!

Specifically looking for casual mountain runs (resorts like gunstock and cranmore) and will be getting back into the board park here and there...

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What type of Ski's are you looking for? Downhill race ski's or twin tips. what type of skiing are you going for? blues/black, mogels, out of bounds? I can make some recomendations?

Looking to get an "all mountain type"....if that exists!

Specifically looking for casual mountain runs (resorts like gunstock and cranmore) and will be getting back into the board park here and there...

see my previous post. i ski everywhere at sunday river and my Prophets have always been up to the task. no matter the condition or trail difficulty.

[mrezra]

nordic skiing is also known as cross country skiing?

Essentially, yes, but 'nordic' is a more all-ecompasing term that includes ski jumping... basically anything where the heel of the boot is not attached to the ski.

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ive been skiing for over 25 years. i think my next challenge, aside from making a trip out west, is telemarking. i think it would really keep my legs in shape for riding

[mrezra]

Kaz, I still have all my old alpine racing equipment, but I doubt the boots will fit, and unless you're racing, it would probably be overly "agressive..."

[SRTie4k]

Essentially, yes, but 'nordic' is a more all-ecompasing term that includes ski jumping... basically anything where the heel of the boot is not attached to the ski.

Are you talking about Telemarking?

[SRTie4k]

Looking to get an "all mountain type"....if that exists!

Specifically looking for casual mountain runs (resorts like gunstock and cranmore) and will be getting back into the board park here and there...

I got a super cheap set of brand new twin tip skis on backcountry.com a few years back. They have a lot of good deals on great all-around skis, both downhill and all-mountain twin tips.

Ebay also has really good prices on new skis. I got my wife a set of starter skis and bindings for $300 on ebay a couple years ago.

[mrezra]

Are you talking about Telemarking?

I'm not sure if telemarking falls into the 'nordic' category, but I think it does, considering it uses the so-called Nordic Norm binding. I guess it's a bit of a hybrid...?