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Started by Sdukitsch in Ski Chatter 29-Dec-2006 - 3 Replies
Sdukitsch posted Dec-2006
Hope someone can help me out. I am just getting back into skiing and am planning a trip out to Whistler B.C. It was suggested to me that I should take my boots and rent skis out there, because the conditions could be such, that my skiis wouldn't be appropriate. My question is: Is this a true statement? My skiis are supposed to be an all mountain ski; so I am a little confused. Love to hear from seasoned travelers.
Powderhound
reply to 'Take my skis or rent?' posted Dec-2006
Hmmm, it may be true... this was in an e-mail I got from a friend just a week ago;
I hate it when that happens - but if you get the same conditions you may well find yourself wanting something fatter than an All Mountain ski.
Powderhound
I'm currently in Whistler and having to rent Fat Boys cos the snow is too deep and powdery
I hate it when that happens - but if you get the same conditions you may well find yourself wanting something fatter than an All Mountain ski.
Powderhound
Pavelski
reply to 'Take my skis or rent?' posted Dec-2006
SDKITSCH,
You have to provide more information to get precise answer.
If you were an intermediate skier when you "retired" from skiing and it was several years ago, I suspect you have no idea what "shaped or parabolic" skis are and waht they can do. Then you should rent!
Uninformed skiers think that since it has snowed 40 cm. they MUST rent powder or "fat" skis. These skis are designed to float on snow by being very wide and very soft flex. They also require a different skiing technique!
Most large ski resorts groom their runs ( even after huge storm) so there are groomed runs to use. I suspect you will have great trouble to ski powder so first learn to ski on groomed runs!
If you have not skied for some years , leave your boards at home rent intermediate level boards like Rossi Z4 or 5, Atomic Metrons B5, or other same level skis. You will have a new experience.
Also take lessons right away since there is a new way to ski! Much easier and effective. While you are at Whistler ask for Mike Wright a level 3 ski instructor who is one of the best in the resort.
I am sure , at the shop they will try to rent you some very short skis. Be wise do not go too far!
Once you try different skis and find one type you like, stop over at Vancouver and buy from local sports store on main shopping street ( sorry forgot name) on the way home!
DO NOT buy in Whistler. Prices too high.
In conclusion, yes rent while on holiday but rent different skis every day! Some ski shops have rental package deal in which you can try all high level skis and then have rental price included in the total sales price. You do the math!
I found all prices at Whistler too high! From the coffee, to the beer, to the boot service! The rent prices are very high for shop owners!
You have to provide more information to get precise answer.
If you were an intermediate skier when you "retired" from skiing and it was several years ago, I suspect you have no idea what "shaped or parabolic" skis are and waht they can do. Then you should rent!
Uninformed skiers think that since it has snowed 40 cm. they MUST rent powder or "fat" skis. These skis are designed to float on snow by being very wide and very soft flex. They also require a different skiing technique!
Most large ski resorts groom their runs ( even after huge storm) so there are groomed runs to use. I suspect you will have great trouble to ski powder so first learn to ski on groomed runs!
If you have not skied for some years , leave your boards at home rent intermediate level boards like Rossi Z4 or 5, Atomic Metrons B5, or other same level skis. You will have a new experience.
Also take lessons right away since there is a new way to ski! Much easier and effective. While you are at Whistler ask for Mike Wright a level 3 ski instructor who is one of the best in the resort.
I am sure , at the shop they will try to rent you some very short skis. Be wise do not go too far!
Once you try different skis and find one type you like, stop over at Vancouver and buy from local sports store on main shopping street ( sorry forgot name) on the way home!
DO NOT buy in Whistler. Prices too high.
In conclusion, yes rent while on holiday but rent different skis every day! Some ski shops have rental package deal in which you can try all high level skis and then have rental price included in the total sales price. You do the math!
I found all prices at Whistler too high! From the coffee, to the beer, to the boot service! The rent prices are very high for shop owners!
Max Cottle
reply to 'Take my skis or rent?' posted Jan-2007
Take your skis, they may be fine and if not you can always hire some whilst you are out there.
cheers
MAx
cheers
MAx
Topic last updated on 19-January-2007 at 20:36