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When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?

When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?

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Started by Lisa Farrelly in Ski Hardware - 27 Replies

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Bandit
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Lisa, a quick google, got me this from the Snowrental website...

The SX 7 has been revamped for 2008 with the PowerPuls system. A favourite with the sporty intermediate for many a year the SX 7 is once again a lively and exciting ski for its price point that is great fun and exhilirating for a ski of this level. Even expert skiers, although you will find it quite soft, are surprised by the agility, carve and poise of what is essentially an intermediate ski. If you are looking for your first pair of skis and want something with a little get up and go then the SX7’‘s are fantastic.
Light, grippy, easy to use and a sporty intermediates dream ski


http://www.snowrental.net/skiing/ski-equipment/atomic/2008/atomic-sx-7-ppm.html

Does that read like you?

Lisa Farrelly
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

yeah sounds good - OK I am going to go for it!! Decision made
Thanks for all your help guys and gals.

KevinC
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Tony_H wrote:It depends on how many times you have been, what level you currently are, etc.
Personally, I'd try and step up to a better level of ski as soon as you can, as you will get better quality equipment and newer ranges normally.
Its more important to get a ski thats right for you, in terms of length, weight, cut/shape (ie carving ski, all mountain, off piste, etc) and speed to be honest.


This is an interesting question and something I have wondered myself. Acknowledging all of the posts stating that it depends what skiing you're doing, ability etc. are there any problems (e.g. lack of control, going too fast) which means the basic skis are better for you until you improve?
Or is it just that, generally, paying for better skis is a waste of time if you're still doing the basics?

Does that make sense........?
Bon. Allez!

Bandit
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Kevin, using a forgiving ski will help you to master the basic skills. IOW, if you mess up, they won't bite yer bum.

Once you have the basics, a soft, beginners ski can hold back your development, as it won't be responsive enough, or give you enough feedback as to what is happening under your bindings. As you get going faster, a soft beginners ski may become unstable as well.

Add into the mix, personal factors like, weight/height/aggressiveness, and getting the "right" ski can take a while!

KevinC
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Thanks Bandit - just what I needed to hear. I'm not a fan of carrying shoddy skis round so next time I shall be bursting into the shop and demanding 'the finest skis known to man'. Except 'she' wants to give snowboarding a shot next time before deciding which one to stick with but that's another matter.
Bon. Allez!

Tony_H
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Divorce her, immediately
www  New and improved me

KevinC
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Tony_H wrote:Divorce her, immediately


That is good advice but I'll humour her this time on the grounds that

1) I had 1 morning snowboarding lesson when I was skiing with the school and hated it so much I give up after half an hour.
2) Based on the above and the fact that she gives up most things very soon it should be an easy way to shut her up on the matter quickly.
3) I'm sure I'll be in the shop by lunchtime swapping the board for skis.
4) Despite 1)it will be something else I'm better than her at.

Hm.......But what if I'm wrong?!
Bon. Allez!

Tony_H
reply to 'When to go from Beginner rental skis to the next level?' posted Feb-2009

Divorce. You win either way )
www  New and improved me

Topic last updated on 08-February-2009 at 22:15