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Originally Posted by Skinner  Hi all. Glad to be back here now that winter is upon us.....
I am long overdue for new skis but have some questions. The choices available are a little overwhelming (as are the prices!). One of the pair my local ski shop recommended was the 06/07 Atomic Izor Premium Skis.
How much should I be spending for a decent pair of skis ($$ is a factor)?
Is this a good choice of ski?
What size is right for me?
I have boots that seem OK but they are about 10 years old. Do I need new boots too?
FYI - I have been skiing for about 12 years and mostly in PA with the occasional trip to Vermont. I ski on mostly everything, except moguls. I'm 5'8" and weigh 165.
Any advice would be welcomed..... |
I demo'd some IZORs last year and loved them. Not as much as my Volkl Superspeeds, but I'd drop cash for them if I needed to. They are a stiff ski, loves speed, hardpack, GS turns. Very stable at speed. I mention the Volkls because it says a bit about me, the terrain I ski with the speeds is comparable. I'm a similar size to you. Big, fast carvers for cruising. I'd suggest the 168cm or thereabouts.
p.s., I get my butt kicked when I take these into the bumps. They launch me out of the bumps and wear me out. But I can cruise all day.