choosing skis?

[coolguy]

Can anybody reccomend some sites where you fill out your info and they select a ski. I know the head site does. I have no idea how to figure out what kind of skis to buy. Plus ive seen some good buys on ebay with skis but im not sure how long I need them. not sure this will help but im 5'9'', 170 pounds...

thanks

[TJ.Brk]

Can anybody reccomend some sites where you fill out your info and they select a ski. I know the head site does. I have no idea how to figure out what kind of skis to buy. Plus ive seen some good buys on ebay with skis but im not sure how long I need them. not sure this will help but im 5'9'', 170 pounds...

thanks

Well more information is needed than that.

Where do you ski?
What kind of terrain do you like to ski?
How many ski days do you get in a year?
Are you a weekend warrior or hardcore skier?
What ski are you on now, and how do you feel it holds you back?

Basically my best advice to you is to demo demo demo. But if you have to have an answer this is the best place for it. Just answer those questions.

[coolguy]

well i ski in the southeast(north carolina,tenn.) i like to ski any terrain greens blues and some blacks, i guess im more of a "weekend warrior" and i only got abotu 2 days of skiing this past season but im definitly getting more days in next season, and it would be my first pair of skis...im not looking for the most fancy stuff just what ever gets the job done well..

[TJ.Brk]

well i ski in the southeast(north carolina,tenn.) i like to ski any terrain greens blues and some blacks, i guess im more of a "weekend warrior" and i only got abotu 2 days of skiing this past season but im definitly getting more days in next season, and it would be my first pair of skis...im not looking for the most fancy stuff just what ever gets the job done well..

Ok. So I would guess you are an intermediate skier. And since you are going to be dealing with firm conditions. Well here is what I recommend.

Fischer AMC 73
Head Monster 72
K2 Crossfire

Do not waste your money on any of the Atomic Metron skis, Salomon skis, Rossignol Zepher or Radical skis, and do not get Elan.

[AKturnanburn]

JONG/Tech talk/Biotch/gaper etc...

Just rent the skis and buy urself a nice cushy pair of well fitted boots.

[TurxSki]

Nope, sorry.
Seeing your vital stats it's obvious that Snow Blades are what you need. Ask anyone here.

Have you looked in Tech Talk, btw ?
OK, my first time: JONG Bi-atch
EDIT: Argh, too late ;(

[Lexi-Bell]

SEARCH FUNCTION!!!

Also, read the sticky Reccommended skis etc in...

Wha?

Where'd it go??

[Beaver]

Hola Sophia!

[Dug]

Also, read the sticky Reccommended skis etc in...

Those are all pretty much "expert" skis. This guy is an intermediate.

Coolguy, try doing a search over at forums.epicski.com - better suited info over there.

[Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo]

Maybe you should just try snowboarding, its much easier to learn.

[AudioSkier]

Do you ski any powder at all???

[iggyskier]

Do you ski any powder at all???

ummmm..........

well i ski in the southeast(north carolina,tenn.)

[coolguy]

we dont get to many powder days in the southeast...

[TJ.Brk]

we dont get to many powder days in the southeast...

See my post above. Those three skis I suggested would be perfect for you. I've most likely skied the areas you have when I was stationed in Virginia and North Carolina.

[Terpski]

I would recommend an AVI class before you do any thing!

[The Dad]

Coolguy, you need to bear in mind that you've happened upon a den of maggots. Powder maggots, to be precise. As a group, we view groomed runs as what you sometimes have to get across to get to the actual skiing.

So, basically, it's like you've just asked the crowd at the opera what their favorite Madonna tune is. Sure, we like music, and there's nothing wrong with Madonna, but this ain't our area of expertise.

The suggestion of epicski.com's forums is a good one; they're more East Coast, groomer-oriented. Nothing wrong with that, or with you. Go in peace, enjoy the skiing available to you, and if you decide to take a trip west or to the Alps sometime, tune back in here in time to ask for tips about gear and locations, and maybe even find some people to ski with.

[seanyob]

TJ's got a couple good recommendations for a JONG such as yourself...you got off pretty easy with this one.

If money's an issue, which it always is, find a decent pair of good beaters for $100 on ebay/ski swap/TGR and go for it. Even if they suck, you can always buy another pair of beaters. In the meantime, read up on as much as you can about what might be good for your skill level, what skis are better for your weight/height, what skis are best for your conditions, etc.

By the time it starts snowing again, you will probably have created a short list of skis you might be interested in. Remember, you will have that pair of beaters to ski on once it snows...

Finally, as the first lift starts spinning, find any place that demos skis from your short list. Try them all out. You will know when you find a good fit.

It's always good to have a pair that you can ski on, even if they suck. Since it's you first pair, you really won't know the difference. You will realize that as you progress.

Oh, yeah, boots, boots, boots......if you're really going to drop some coin on something that makes a difference (if your feet have stopped growing) spend it on a good pair of boots.

Just my $.02

[snowranger]

Try GapicSki or is that EpicSki? They'll give you a gazillion recommendations for carving snowblades for the ice coast.

[Plakespear]

and do not get Elan.

Whatchoo got against Elan? I like my MO2's.

[Mofro261]

So, basically, it's like you've just asked the crowd at the opera what their favorite Madonna tune is. Sure, we like music, and there's nothing wrong with Madonna, but this ain't our area of expertise.

Mofressional: I can't see a post from Boarderline w/o thinking of Madonna.

[The Dad]

Less embarassing confession: Every time I see a merging trails / cross traffic sign, I hear Jimi singing "Crosstown traffic / tryin' to get through to you ...."

[TJ.Brk]

Whatchoo got against Elan? I like my MO2's.

Well I used to be a product tester for them. Great concept but their engineering was all wrong for their idea.

That and 3 weeks before we were to leave on the KCA tour Elan dropped all of their skis off at the shop to be wax/edge bevel tested before they went to the Ski Presse Tests in Mt St Anne and Whistler. I've been on all of their 07 midfat, all mtn, all mtn carve model skis. Yes their fat ski twin-tip product is actually pretty sweet. But for the type of ski this person needs. Well Elan's skis made for him and east coast conditions are way out classed by every other manufacturer. IMHO

[skiHOG]

i heard there were these new skis out called "parabolics" and they make your turning a lot easier. they even have curved sides, how cool is that.

[grskier]

I know it has been said already, but it needs to be said again:

Boots, boots, and boots.

[teledave]

coolguy, I know several people that really like their Crossfires in NC. My current all around skis are 1080 Foils which are pretty versatile at just about everything. THe only alpine mounted skis I have are Explosivs, pretty sure you don't want any part of those. Ask over at epicski.com, they would be happy to beat your question to death. Look for something mid/low fat all-mtn rather than a super skinny ice ski though, we have as many super slush days as hard icy days. Check your PM's.