Been having this discussion with my buddy...due to other winter obligations he has, he really only gets out 2-4 times a season...he's hell-bent on buying new skis/bindings....
my argument is that instead of dropping $1000 on new gear, just demo...he doesnt get out enough to really 'tune into' his gear, just demo for $40/day..thats 25 days of demoing for what a new setup would cost..and at the rate hes skiing, that about 6 years worth......
discuss amongst yerselves....
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Mar 7, 2012, 8:36 AM #1
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Mar 7, 2012, 8:52 AM #2
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Agree! A few time a year skier should just demo. Then if they REALLY fall in love with a pair, buy that demo pair at the end of the season from the shop, and they'll more than likely still have a few hundred of that grand that you refernced left over!
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:08 AM #3
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I would want to have my own boots though.
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:09 AM #4
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He's got them, although he is due for an upgrade on those too.....
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:12 AM #5
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What about the PITA factor? When you did your calculations, did you add in the time spent in the shop? I guess if it's only 4 or so times a season, it might not be a big deal, but it's definitely something I would consider.
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:25 AM #6
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Well if its just the ski then 1000 is a hefty price tag. I have never once in my life spent over 400 dollars on a pair of skis. Add bindings and a mount it can get done for 5-600 no problem.
Originally Posted by SKIQUATTRO
Demo is a great idea to get used to different models however or if you're on vacation and don't want to pay baggage. I feel like sheling out that kind of cash would make me not want to ski as often.
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:31 AM #7
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Upgrade boots first, if he feels like dropping some coin. Originally Posted by SKIQUATTRO
If he's got money to burn, get some season-end sale skis. That can be had from $300-500, give or take. It's getting into the a more reasonable range compare to demo'ing. There's something to be said about skiing the same ski every time.
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:38 AM #8
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One problem with demo'ing is that some mountains have a really lousy selection of demo skis.
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Mar 7, 2012, 2:16 PM #9
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Good deals at aspenskiandboard.com.
Lets go!
I'll drive.
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Mar 7, 2012, 9:18 AM #10
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demo, no question. i did it for a season and it was fun trying out new stuff all the time.
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