Rage710 Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) I have always rented my skis when I go...but im tired of all the kiddies runnin around in there driving me nuts. What kind of skis do you reccomend me getting? Where do you think I should buy it from? I ski blues and starting to black diamonds. Edit: Wow, I mispelled skis Edited February 26, 2005 by Rage710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkSnow Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 How old are you? How long have you been skiing? How often do you ski? Where do you ski most? Would you rather "cruise" or "fly"? No matter what I'd say hold out until the end of the season, when you can get GREAT deals... Check Ebay if you know what you want, or, go talk to a rep at a store and determine something good, and then tell him you need to think about it more. Head home and buy em on ebay. Just my 2cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage710 Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 How old are you? How long have you been skiing? How often do you ski? Where do you ski most? Would you rather "cruise" or "fly"? No matter what I'd say hold out until the end of the season, when you can get GREAT deals... Check Ebay if you know what you want, or, go talk to a rep at a store and determine something good, and then tell him you need to think about it more. Head home and buy em on ebay. Just my 2cents <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 17 2 years (originally from florida) Not too much, but Im starting to to more and more Camelback (I like JFBB too) Cruise Okay, I'll look around and wait till end of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insomniac Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Keep in mind, if you want a ski you'll keep for awhile, you may not always want to be cruising. So try to find a ski that doesn't chatter at high speeds. Your probably looking for regular skis, so I can't really help you there. But if you want twins, just say the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage710 Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Keep in mind, if you want a ski you'll keep for awhile, you may not always want to be cruising. So try to find a ski that doesn't chatter at high speeds. Your probably looking for regular skis, so I can't really help you there. But if you want twins, just say the word. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah I want regular skis. I thought he meant my other alternative would be racing skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Yeah I want regular skis. I thought he meant my other alternative would be racing skis. salomon makes some great skis for non-racing applications. They have a product selector that will help you pick out what you want... http://www.salomonski.com/us/selector.asp I have no experience with lowend Atomics, though I'm pretty sure the whole salomon lineup is pretty nice. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messr2006 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Rage u can go with an K2 ski or a salomon they usually have some nice cruiser skis. K2 know the K2 four 4 they are a cruiser ski try them i have been skiing on then for like 2 years know. there not bad By the why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSkiFamily Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 My husband and I upgraded from beginner skis this season and our local ski shop recommended the Salomon Streetracers. I'm not really into speed but more enjoying carving turns and these Salomon's are terrific. Just shift the body weight and the skis practically turn for you with little effort. They were a bit cheaper than Atomics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 My husband and I upgraded from beginner skis this season and our local ski shop recommended the Salomon Streetracers. I'm not really into speed but more enjoying carving turns and these Salomon's are terrific. Just shift the body weight and the skis practically turn for you with little effort. They were a bit cheaper than Atomics. I believe Skimom demoed some Streetracers ? Or that was at least what Skidude said, maybe she can offer some input... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I got a pair of k2 axis xt's and I like them a lot but they were replaced by another series so they are not the axis series anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I demoed them last season, and she demoed them this season. Both of us have very good things to say about them, but I would worry they would be a little too demanding (streetracer 10s)...Maybe try the streetracer 9s (do they make those, or just 8s???) Also Volkl 4 or 5 stars, atomics C or R series, and I am drawing a blank on all other skis.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 the atomic supercross skis are nice you could get a low one like sx7 if they still make that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSkiFamily Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I have streetracer 8 and hubby has streetracer 9 (if I'm reading the skis correctly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage710 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 salomon makes some great skis for non-racing applications. They have a product selector that will help you pick out what you want... http://www.salomonski.com/us/selector.asp I have no experience with lowend Atomics, though I'm pretty sure the whole salomon lineup is pretty nice. Good luck! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Salomon's look nice. How are they on price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I don't think salomons are that expensive, depending on the type you looked at. If you know a specific model look on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Ebay has lots of crossmax 8s for not too bad...Not sure if those would be stiff enough for you...But there real cheap. I think the streetracers just came out this year, so they could be pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage710 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Here is what the Salomon product finder said: Scrambler 77 + S711 - ski Verse 7.0 - boot Essential tf - helmit Deiniition - pole -- Scrambler 7 pilot + s711 Perfroma 8.0 - boot Essential tf - helmit Allium - pole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7138269286&rd=1 You can grab a pair of heavily used skis for $100 or so, or find new/used set like this at a pretty good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage710 Posted February 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7138269286&rd=1 You can grab a pair of heavily used skis for $100 or so, or find new/used set like this at a pretty good price. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah ive been a busy boy on ebay. RacerChick is helping me look too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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