Hello,
I'm new on here. Like you I learnt to ski way back when and spent most of my time learning to get my legs together. I took a break from skiing for a couple of years and then it all changed.
I ended up buying some Bandit B1s as they were not too waisted as a ski. I've had some lessons in the new technique, and while I understand how things have evolved I'm still not 100% convinced it suits me. But I try my best to get into it.
A while back I had this discussion on another less friendly forum and got a pretty negative response from everyone as to new vs old technique. Actually, most posts there seemed to end up being an attack on people so I've decided to move on and try this place out.
I'm thinking about changing my skis sometime soon, and have considered the x-wing. Although my trusty old B1s are fine.
Anyway, hello everyone.
[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique?
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I demo'ed a pair of X-wing tornados from Ellis Brigham at castleford snowdome and they were excellent. Would be well worth a visit to trial a range of skis to see what sort you like best.
as long as you take some [4] people with the humour in which they are intended :mrgreen:
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Started by Markdlv in Ski Hardware 29-Jan-2009 - 20 Replies
Snowpack
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
Smirnoff_skier
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
snowpack wrote:I'm thinking about changing my skis sometime soon, and have considered the x-wing. Although my trusty old B1s are fine.
I demo'ed a pair of X-wing tornados from Ellis Brigham at castleford snowdome and they were excellent. Would be well worth a visit to trial a range of skis to see what sort you like best.
Tom
Bandit
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
snowpack I'd 2nd the suggestion made by smirnoff_skier. It's important for you to try before you buy. If you are UK based, a Snowdome is probably your best bet.
Welcome to J2ski :D
Welcome to J2ski :D
Tony_H
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
Hi Snowpack
This is a friendly place.
I read some good reviews on the X wing, so if you think they suit your skiing, go for it.
Welcome!!!
This is a friendly place.
I read some good reviews on the X wing, so if you think they suit your skiing, go for it.
Welcome!!!
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Snowpack
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
Well, hopefully it can't be any worse than the place I just came from. Looking forward to posting here instead.
RossF
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
Whisper the name...
Caron-a
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
snowpack wrote:Looking forward to posting here instead.
as long as you take some [4] people with the humour in which they are intended :mrgreen:
Leo N.
reply to '[Oldskool skier] What modern ski suits my oldskool (legs together) technique? ' posted Feb-2009
I have Salomon X-wings, and I think they are excellent. I had only used rental skis before so do not have so much to compare them to, but they are very responsive and good on or off the piste.
Topic last updated on 11-February-2009 at 13:25