A little score from Wachusett's Ski Swap

Joshua B · Oct 12, 2010

I just upgraded my skis after 10 or so years. I picked up some new leftovers, Elan M10. 176 cm. I'm 6"3 185 lbs. Any opinion of these skis? Are they about 8 years old?

Thanks!

They were $70 plus tax.

thetrailboss · Oct 12, 2010

Snowmonster told me he saw a real deal at the swap...I will let him elaborate.

wa-loaf · Oct 12, 2010

I picked up a couple things of mine that didn't sell at the WA swap this weekend, still made about $220 bucks. Anyway noticed on the racks there were some sweet 80's descente one pieces for sale for $40. Resisted the urge to grab one ...

snowmonster · Oct 14, 2010

thetrailboss said:
Snowmonster told me he saw a real deal at the swap...I will let him elaborate.

174 Bro Models with bindings for $300. Except for small nicks on the topsheet and burrs on the edges, it was in excellent condition.

deadheadskier · Oct 14, 2010

wa-loaf said:
Anyway noticed on the racks there were some sweet 80's descente one pieces for sale for $40. Resisted the urge to grab one ...

you should've picked some up and put them up on Ebay. They end up going for over $100 if it's a particular outrageous one in good condition. A couple of years ago I was trying to score one for Gaper day. I couldn't believe the prices people would end up paying. I ended up picking up some 80s Descente Racing Stretch Pants instead. Arrived in the mail and my fat ass couldn't fit in them. :lol:

maybe this year i'll be able to bust them out

bigbog · Oct 14, 2010

Joshua B said:
I just upgraded my skis after 10 or so years. I picked up some new leftovers, Elan M10. 176 cm. I'm 6"3 185 lbs. Any opinion of these skis? Are they about 8 years old?
Thanks!
They were $70 plus tax.

$70....not bad at all JB.

wa-loaf · Oct 14, 2010

deadheadskier said:
you should've picked some up and put them up on Ebay. They end up going for over $100 if it's a particular outrageous one in good condition. A couple of years ago I was trying to score one for Gaper day. I couldn't believe the prices people would end up paying. I ended up picking up some 80s Descente Racing Stretch Pants instead. Arrived in the mail and my fat ass couldn't fit in them. :lol:

maybe this year i'll be able to bust them out

I guess next year I'll see what I can grab. They even had the pair that Radio Ron wears.

Joshua B · Nov 21, 2010

bigbog said:
$70....not bad at all JB.

Yeah! Yay for upgraded equipment! With new Marker bindings, ready to go!

(I'm not bragging about fancy new equipment. I know the skis are old and the bindings are probably low end.)

thetrailboss · Nov 21, 2010

$70? Wow. That is a good deal. Those skis look nice. As long as you have fun with them, who cares? :wink:

thetrailboss · Nov 21, 2010

Here's some information on it:

http://www.snowrental.net/skiing/ski-equipment/elan/2004/elan-mantis-m10.html

http://www.sporttaco.com/rec.skiing.alpine/2004_Ski_Gear_2835.html

(Scroll down)

Elan Mantis M10.

A little score from Wachusett's Ski Swap

Joshua B

Member

thetrailboss

Moderator

wa-loaf

Well-known member

snowmonster

New member

deadheadskier

Moderator

bigbog

Active member

wa-loaf

Well-known member

Joshua B

Member

thetrailboss

Moderator

thetrailboss

Moderator

Similar threads

Connect with us