Discussion
I've just got back from my first skiing holiday and I'm hooked. The plan is to now go every year for at least 1 week but in the meantime, I want to get some further practice in at Chill Factore in Manchester.
However, rather than keep hiring boots/skis, I'd like to invest in my own set to help me learn on and also from a comfort perspective.
So.....can anyone recommended a decent ski to start with? My ability is beginner but I managed to start skiing parallel by the end of my recent 1 week holiday so I think I maybe need a beginner/intermediate ski to progress into? I don't really have a budget in mind.
Stats - I'm about 5'11" and around 80kgs. I'll mainly be skiing on piste but have been thinking of some "all mountain" skis? Also, what type of rocker/camber set up would you suggest?
Any help would be appreciated.
However, rather than keep hiring boots/skis, I'd like to invest in my own set to help me learn on and also from a comfort perspective.
So.....can anyone recommended a decent ski to start with? My ability is beginner but I managed to start skiing parallel by the end of my recent 1 week holiday so I think I maybe need a beginner/intermediate ski to progress into? I don't really have a budget in mind.
Stats - I'm about 5'11" and around 80kgs. I'll mainly be skiing on piste but have been thinking of some "all mountain" skis? Also, what type of rocker/camber set up would you suggest?
Any help would be appreciated.
t prop from Mad Gaz III: Beyond the Retail Park.
I would forget about skis at the moment - as a beginner you won't feel any difference in camber / flex etc, and you will progress beyond the 'limit' of the ski fairly quickly.
Boots on the other hand are the most important bit of kit you can buy - I spent years skiing in agony when I first started to ski (I have Frodo like feet) as I was unable to find boots that worked for me (even going to a boot fitter in Bicester who has fitted the GB ski team). I ended up getting boots from a place in London 3 weeks before spending a season in Canada getting my instructors qualifications - the difference in comfortable boots is immense. Those boots were bought in 2011 and are still as comfy now. Try Ellis Brigham for boot fitting (they seem to have a slightly better reputation for fitting than Snow and Rock).
Boots on the other hand are the most important bit of kit you can buy - I spent years skiing in agony when I first started to ski (I have Frodo like feet) as I was unable to find boots that worked for me (even going to a boot fitter in Bicester who has fitted the GB ski team). I ended up getting boots from a place in London 3 weeks before spending a season in Canada getting my instructors qualifications - the difference in comfortable boots is immense. Those boots were bought in 2011 and are still as comfy now. Try Ellis Brigham for boot fitting (they seem to have a slightly better reputation for fitting than Snow and Rock).
mustdash said:
I would forget about skis at the moment - as a beginner you won't feel any difference in camber / flex etc, and you will progress beyond the 'limit' of the ski fairly quickly.
Boots on the other hand are the most important bit of kit you can buy - I spent years skiing in agony when I first started to ski (I have Frodo like feet) as I was unable to find boots that worked for me (even going to a boot fitter in Bicester who has fitted the GB ski team). I ended up getting boots from a place in London 3 weeks before spending a season in Canada getting my instructors qualifications - the difference in comfortable boots is immense. Those boots were bought in 2011 and are still as comfy now. Try Ellis Brigham for boot fitting (they seem to have a slightly better reputation for fitting than Snow and Rock).
After asking around, this seems to the be a good bit of advice rather than buying skis. Thanks for that.Boots on the other hand are the most important bit of kit you can buy - I spent years skiing in agony when I first started to ski (I have Frodo like feet) as I was unable to find boots that worked for me (even going to a boot fitter in Bicester who has fitted the GB ski team). I ended up getting boots from a place in London 3 weeks before spending a season in Canada getting my instructors qualifications - the difference in comfortable boots is immense. Those boots were bought in 2011 and are still as comfy now. Try Ellis Brigham for boot fitting (they seem to have a slightly better reputation for fitting than Snow and Rock).
Nezquick said:
After asking around, this seems to the be a good bit of advice rather than buying skis. Thanks for that.
They are also a pain to take on planes and transporting them. Vs the low cost to hire them at the resort hassle free plus if you break your skis while skiing you are screwed. Personally I'd love a set but the wife keeps talking me out of it.
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