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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?
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.
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.
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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
Ski leasing?
Who does that around here? Whats the deal with that?
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...
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What model Atomics?Quote:
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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! :-)
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??
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!
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!
Thanks Steve - I am going to pass on these...KB you're up.
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?
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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?Quote:
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Looking to get an "all mountain type"....if that exists!Quote:
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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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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by KazinatorLooking to get an "all mountain type"....if that exists!Quote:
Originally Posted by scubasteveRR
Specifically looking for casual mountain runs (resorts like gunstock and cranmore) and will be getting back into the board park here and there...
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.Quote:
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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
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..."
Are you talking about Telemarking?Quote:
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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.Quote:
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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.
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...?Quote:
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^ what he said... Another great All Mountain is the Salomon 1080's line (use to be just two ski's now it's a whole line up with 6 different ones)Quote:
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I run orininal 1080 at 171 there is no where I wont point them down. I ski mostly at Sunday River but i've run them at every resort and trail in the North East over the last 10 years including Med River Glenn and they stood up to every challenge.
I'm toying with the idea of making my own... You can but the stuff to make a press at home depot that these guys use. they show you how to make the cores (detailed plans) and they have different models for different types of skiing and they test them and give you reviews on the feel of them.
SkiBuilders.com <-- this link is to an actual ski they make called the Klown Wacker as an example. there are more ski's on the left.
I also agree with the statment below, I've been wanting to try Telemark skiing as well. We need to get a NESR ski day in sometime. I'd lvoe to get a bunch of people out on the slopes.
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if you're spending money on prophets i'd look into the rossi experience 88's too. lots of reviews saying they're the best all mountain ski out there.
check out this site. lots of good reviews: http://www.epicski.com/
I have a pair of Volkl P 30 race carvers for sale . They are 184 cm in lenght . Never been used , never been mounted . Orange in color . Private message me for more details .
A lot of the guys I used to race against were on the P30s. I got to demo them for a day up at Waterville Valley. They were fast! The only skis I liked better were my Atomic GS 11s.Quote:
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Those look wicked nice. I just might have to buy a new set this season. My 1080's have so many days on them.Quote:
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I also find that race ski's are just too much of a workout for a fun day on the slopes IMO, I already blow everyone away skiing on my 1080's and the others don't suck i just like taking longer GS style carves (it give me the feeling like taking a nice long carving turn on the bike) and they get me going very fast very quickly.
I couldn't imagine waiting anymore than I already do for people at the bottom.
I need some ski boot recommendations.
Don't need anything crazy, just an intermediate & comfortable, not breaking the bank pair of ski boots.
(also maybe some thoughts on boots to stay away from)
In all honesty, the Atomics that were listed above would have been a great way to go. Great ski and unbeatable price.Quote:
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I personally picked up a pair of Atomic Smoked Ti's and love them. Great all mountain ski for mostly east coast skiing (read ice), but can handle some west coast skiing on occassion (read powder).
Spend the money on boots, not the skis. That's what makes the most difference.
Skis have gotten considerably shorter. FIS GS ski length is 185cm so unless you plan or ripping big arcs through Olympic gates a 184 is too long. Look more in the 165-175 range.Quote:
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Boots are rated by their stiffness. Go above a 100 stiffness and you're going to get maximum control of your skis but it's unlikely you'll be able to leave them buckled for more than a single run. Below 100 stiffness you'll be warm and comfortable all day long.
if you are going to be skiing on the east coast - find something for skis that has early rise in the tip and tail and traditional camber underfoot. get a ski with a waist of minimum 90mm. Old school fat skis were not torsionally ridged, but the new ones are - so you can carve like crazy and leave deep trenches, and have the ability to have better float in pow. If you do choose a ski with early rise or rocker, make sure you choose a length longer than you normally would.
I telemark ski. PSIA calls it 'nordic', it shares the same free heel as skate and classic nordic techniques.
Anyone know about the Libtech Nas POW's? They sound like a gimmic but reviews are great. They are a rocker with a wavy edge to cut in the ice but still float in powder.
Gimmick. A rocker ski doesn't hold on ice, period. I find the best way to sort out the BS is to look at the race models from the current year. You won't find serrated edges or rocker models in any race model. That's a pretty big heads up right there.Quote:
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That doesn't mean I'm against rocker technology and I have an absolute blast on my Rossi S7s but you'll never hear me saying they're a good ski for New England white ice. They carve the pow, crud and even fresh corduroy but once that's gone I toss them back in the rack and drag out the traditionally cambered shape skis for finishing the day off.
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If you're still looking I have Rossignol skis 150's practically new. they would be good for your gf, if she still hasn't gotten any. I'll sell them cheap. I can't ski anymore due to my bad knee.
Yeah i have skis....just looking for some recommendations for ski boots now
What size shoe do you wear?