Boarder thinking about skiing

[OldsnowboarderME]

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[knuckledragger]

Why?

 

[riverc0il]

Why?

some might have asked the same question of you when you tried boarding :lol:

four stars are probably a bit too much ski for a first timer, i would guess. but if you are just trying it out, it might be a cheap way to give it a shot without much commitment. i would recommend a beginner package from a ski area rental shop for your first time out. get them packaged with the lessons. a lot of places offer great deals for first timers, or at least offer good deals on future visits after you pay your dues.

 

[knuckledragger]

I will admit that in the backcountry I have been tempted by tele- skiers. The whole idea of skinning up and just pulling the skiins off and skiing down, much better and fast and lighter than snoeshoeing up and riding down.

 

[riverc0il]

splitboard it!

 

[Greg]

four stars are probably a bit too much ski for a first timer, i would guess. but if you are just trying it out, it might be a cheap way to give it a shot without much commitment. i would recommend a beginner package from a ski area rental shop for your first time out. get them packaged with the lessons. a lot of places offer great deals for first timers, or at least offer good deals on future visits after you pay your dues.

I don't know. For a guy his size, the 4 stars may be okay to "grow into"...

Maybe try rentals the first few times out to see if you even like it at all. After a few outings, the 4 stars will probably be fine.

 

[AdironRider]

Just shapen those edges man! Haha

Im all for trying new things, but it takes a while to become proficient at something new like that. Think how long it took to take up snowboarding, and then add a bit as its completly different from skiing.

 

[bigbog]

.......

Great news!...once you acquire some skills, you'll love the additional independence that your other leg/foot/boot/ski brings...
Good advice from previous msgs...don't get a ski too advanced at this stage...
Get the right boots and you'll really enjoy it....

splitboard it!

...:lol:

 

[SkiDog]

Great news!...once you acquire some skills, you'll love the additional independence that your other leg/foot/boot/ski brings...
Good advice from previous msgs...don't get a ski too advanced at this stage...
Get the right boots and you'll really enjoy it....

...:lol:

RIGHT BOOTS ARE KEY...SPARE NO EXPENSE HERE....nothing worse than hurting feet or cold ones while skiing...

M

 

[riverc0il]

Maybe try rentals the first few times out to see if you even like it at all. After a few outings, the 4 stars will probably be fine.

my biggest concern for a newbie would volkl's typical tail. although i have never seen the four star in action, from what i have read of it, i suspect it would still not be a good ski for someone in the beginner back seat. def good to grow into which is why i recommended a total newb package for the first time out, then go from there. going to high up on the gear ladder can hold beginners back, going to low, probably not as bad. but as you climb up, you definitely want something to grow into.

 

[knuckledragger]

When I have been riding on those really icy days .. it looked to me 2 sharp edges were better than one ... on a powder day, my board all the way but when it comes to ice, the skis might be nice ...

THe way it was explained to me about ice and has always worked is you want to think chin over knee. by getting your weight up front it makes you feel more stable. Sharp edgesdefinately and use all the holes on your board, all the way back in powder all the way forward in ice.

 

[NYDrew]

im with greg on this one. your a big guy, while the 4 stars are a bit too much ski for a beginner, your size may compensate. If you feel you are having trouble, try rentals.

The rossi's are way, way, way to small. 120 is a childrens ski, i don't think they make adult models that small.

 

[Sky]

I'm siding with RC on this...too much power for a newbie...even if he is good sized.

An alternative to renting is to go a a decent demo center (Wildcat seems to have a limited selection whreas Wachusett offers a wide range...boots, helmets and skis...I'm sure there are other places). The demo price is marginally more expensive, but the boots will likely be better quality and the available skis just may be a better "fit" for your size.

Lessons definitely.

re: switching sports...as it was explained to me by a bording instructor....boarding is more difficult to start out, but easier to continue to learn. Skiing is easier to start out and more difficult to continue. MEH! Bottom line, CONGRATS on being willing to try pal. IF it works out for you...those Volkls are a sweet set.

 

[thaller1]

I skied the 4 stars several years ago..I was in my 2nd year of skiing.. I started skiing them in February ..skied until April..the following year I got out on them and they weren't fast enough or powerful enough.. in my take, they are a great ski for a beginner to learn on and grow into...

After the 4 stars I moved to the 5 stars.. a fun ski.. skied them for a year.. I had a blast on them.

Now, moving into my 5th year skiing I'm skiing Fischer Big Stix.. I enjoy the freedom these skis allow ..I turn them myself and whenever I want as opposed to the 4 and 5 stars ..they need to be kept on top of...which is great to teach a beginner turns..

 

[BeanoNYC]

All very good advice, especially on the boots. If it come to a time where you're looking to buy gear be sure to put full priority on the boots.

 

[Greg]

my biggest concern for a newbie would volkl's typical tail. although i have never seen the four star in action, from what i have read of it, i suspect it would still not be a good ski for someone in the beginner back seat. def good to grow into which is why i recommended a total newb package for the first time out, then go from there. going to high up on the gear ladder can hold beginners back, going to low, probably not as bad. but as you climb up, you definitely want something to grow into.

Perhaps. But I wouldn't recommend that he go out and *buy* something else. After a few outings and lesson with rentals, he'll probably be fine with the 4-stars. I'm a "trial by fire" type of guy though...

 

[riverc0il]

Perhaps. But I wouldn't recommend that he go out and *buy* something else. After a few outings and lesson with rentals, he'll probably be fine with the 4-stars. I'm a "trial by fire" type of guy though...

no, nor was i. that's why i recommended renting beginner rentals for the first few times to try it out. he'll probably be fine after a few lessons, but i think entry level stuff is helpful for those first few times out that way you are not trying to fight both your body and the equipment at the same time. i have heard too many horror stories about people giving up on skiing after only one day, getting as much to go as easy as possible for the first timer is always ideal.