Suggestions for ski

Emroch3 · Post by **Emroch3** » Oct 27th, '07, 18:53

Hi all. Past lurker. Anyway, was an avid and advanced skier many years ago-- haven't been out regulalry in many (15) years. Just rented kids skis for the season (ages 5& 6) and will be joining them every sat at local hill in CT (maybe the odd weekend in VT in March). I will ski alone while they are in lessons, and then with them after. Am finally junking the old 203 cm Atomic ARC SL, and am looking for something much easer to ski until I get my legs and form back. Any suggestions for good on trail carving ski- medium radius turns? They have the Atomic 918 Puls on sale (last years model) in both 162 and 170 cm- and it seems like a steal. Can I go wrong with that for just getting back into it? Looked at Atomic metrons, Volkyl Tigers and unlimiteds, K2 recons and apaches, Rossignol bandits, etc. Thoughts on brands and lengths? I am 5'9 165.

I think someone mentioned demoing last year when I posted with a much vaguer plan of returning to the hill-- and that would always seem to be the wisest choice. But not having skied for so long and being on new shaped skis, I imagine each time out will seem like a better ski as I adjust. I also wouldn't mind just getting something basic for the next two years for purposes of avoiding trips to the ski shop, etc.

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Oct 27th, '07, 18:57

Hey:

Welcome (back) to the board.

It is still best to demo, but it takes patience and time before skis teach you what they are like.

Years ago Killington would let you demo out of Snowshed base - it was awesome. You'd pay the rental fee (good towards the purchase of a pair) and you could ski a few runs and jump back in and say "let me try those." You could really get a sense of the differences in skis.

So - I don't konw what to tell you. Ask Bling - he knows what's going on.

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Oct 27th, '07, 19:00

I read again what you wrote. If the Atomic's are a steal then get them.

b-5 · Post by **b-5** » Oct 27th, '07, 20:05

how much do you weigh?
got your height.

I have a pair of metron B-5's @ 162 cm with binders that have two days on them.....$325.00 and there yours!
Iwork in a shop and keep my skis in perfect shape!
theese b-5's are mint!
pm me!
and snow job has a pair of C Atomics up 4 grabs too.ski fast take chances!

laseranimal · Post by **laseranimal** » Oct 27th, '07, 20:55

Dynastar Legend Pro XXL's

Atomic Big Daddies

Fattapus Alotta

DP Lotus 138

oh wait, those are some of MY dream skis

Sorry

Snowjob · Post by **Snowjob** » Oct 27th, '07, 21:08

Cripes - it's turning into the equipment page!

Yes, I do have a brand new (in the wrapper) pair of Atomic C-Series in a 168. But I think Bling's B-5's are a much better ski for you, so give those a go.

And enjoy the ski season no matter what you get!

Emroch3 · Post by **Emroch3** » Oct 27th, '07, 22:45

I weigh 165. I don't want to have to muscle anything, because I can't...I will look up the info on the b-5 and pm you if interested.

Powderputz · Post by **Powderputz** » Oct 28th, '07, 09:17

Choose a shop with a wide array of skis. Demo at least two different skis. Ask if the shop will let you take BOTH skis to the mountain at the same time or same day. Ski three or four runs (max) on each pair, NOT pushing yourself. Ski like you normally do.

See how the ski turns with you, look for things like stability, edge control, and ease of turning. The next day, demo two more, if you like.

You'll begin to see differences. Trust your sensations. Choose the ski YOU like, not what the shop says "is best for you." They're NOT there when you ski. And DON'T tell them you're a TOP EXPERT when you cannot ski real well 10% of Killington's trails, or you cannot handle moguls EASILY as if they 'aren't there'. Choose a ski you enjoy, not what "you'll grow into."

Equally, if not more important: BOOTS and boot fit. If you boots are comfy, loose, like bedroom slippers, you're only fooling yourself. Boot fit is critical to good skiing.

Grandmontes · Post by **Grandmontes** » Oct 28th, '07, 17:44

You can't be a really be a good skier if your not versant in all displains of sking.(snowboard, tele, alpine)

Considering you'll be sking mostly in the northeast where median pitch is only about 15 degrees and there are no icy couloirs to speak of, i would chuck alpine skiing out to begin with. Not to mention newer alpine skis are over weight, over priced , way too short, and in no way give you the comfort of a tele or snowboard boot.

You could probably get new tele boots for about $300 and for less then $200 you should be able to pick up a pair of skis on e-bay that will be more than adequate to begin with.

Why pay more? Learn how to ski for less. It will be the best investment you never made.

johnny the jibber · Post by **johnny the jibber** » Oct 28th, '07, 18:58

where are you skiing in Ct, always liked mohawk. used to go night skiing for $10 on monday nights. it rocked...

b-5 · Post by **b-5** » Oct 28th, '07, 19:07

Emroch3 wrote:I weigh 165. I don't want to have to muscle anything, because I can't...I will look up the info on the b-5 and pm you if interested.

Muscle?
todays skis do not have to be Muscled around.
All you have to do is get them up to speed and get them up on edge and they will turn them selfs.
Generally speaking the higher the edge angle the tighter the turn.

Emroch3 · Post by **Emroch3** » Oct 29th, '07, 10:28

Will be skiing at Sundown, due to proximity. As to getting skis up to speed.. I sense I will be spending at least an hour or two a day skiing very slowly with the rugrats. I don't want a ski that is going to be too burdensome for those hours. As I have never tried the new shaped skis, I may be worrying about nothing. We will see. I might consider the b-5, or other advanced ski, if I thought that I wouldn't be miserable at low speeds. I am going to demo around a bit if I can, or, if I get lazy, just buy a low budget easy carver for season one and revisit next year when legs & form are back and when I have a sense of kids commitment/rate of skill level improvement. Thanks to all for our responses.

Post by **SkiDork** » Oct 29th, '07, 10:35

Emroch3 wrote:Will be skiing at Sundown, due to proximity. As to getting skis up to speed.. I sense I will be spending at least an hour or two a day skiing very slowly with the rugrats. I don't want a ski that is going to be too burdensome for those hours. As I have never tried the new shaped skis, I may be worrying about nothing. We will see. I might consider the b-5, or other advanced ski, if I thought that I wouldn't be miserable at low speeds. I am going to demo around a bit if I can, or, if I get lazy, just buy a low budget easy carver for season one and revisit next year when legs & form are back and when I have a sense of kids commitment/rate of skill level improvement. Thanks to all for our responses.

I found snowblades to be the best ski when skiing with the really little ones (4 and under)

Stormchaser · Post by **Stormchaser** » Oct 29th, '07, 10:37

SkiDork wrote:
Emroch3 wrote:Will be skiing at Sundown, due to proximity. As to getting skis up to speed.. I sense I will be spending at least an hour or two a day skiing very slowly with the rugrats. I don't want a ski that is going to be too burdensome for those hours. As I have never tried the new shaped skis, I may be worrying about nothing. We will see. I might consider the b-5, or other advanced ski, if I thought that I wouldn't be miserable at low speeds. I am going to demo around a bit if I can, or, if I get lazy, just buy a low budget easy carver for season one and revisit next year when legs & form are back and when I have a sense of kids commitment/rate of skill level improvement. Thanks to all for our responses.
I found snowblades to be the best ski when skiing with the really little ones (4 and under)

but the skis you ski on now are just barely longer than snowlerblades...

Post by **SkiDork** » Oct 29th, '07, 10:43

Stormchaser wrote:
SkiDork wrote:
Emroch3 wrote:Will be skiing at Sundown, due to proximity. As to getting skis up to speed.. I sense I will be spending at least an hour or two a day skiing very slowly with the rugrats. I don't want a ski that is going to be too burdensome for those hours. As I have never tried the new shaped skis, I may be worrying about nothing. We will see. I might consider the b-5, or other advanced ski, if I thought that I wouldn't be miserable at low speeds. I am going to demo around a bit if I can, or, if I get lazy, just buy a low budget easy carver for season one and revisit next year when legs & form are back and when I have a sense of kids commitment/rate of skill level improvement. Thanks to all for our responses.
I found snowblades to be the best ski when skiing with the really little ones (4 and under)
but the skis you ski on now are just barely longer than snowlerblades...

You know I like em short!!!