How often do you get new skis?

[deadheadskier]

When I was younger and had better hook ups, 1 per season. Now it's 1 pair every 3 years, though next year will be my 4th on my current pair. I will be checking out the local ski swaps this fall to see what's available. If I find a good deal on brand new 06-07 skis, I'll jump, otherwise I'll wait until the end of the season.

My powder boards I've had for six years though and they still work great on the right days. Good Ole' Rossi Axioms. Paid $125 for them off a rep before the 00-01 season. Couldn't have been better timing.

 

[MRGisevil]

I have had the same pair of skis for seven years.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Darn alot of people on here make their skis last really long or just don't ski that much..

 

[MRGisevil]

Darn alot of people on here make their skis last really long or just don't ski that much..

It's not that I don't ski that much, I just haven't been able to afford new ones until this year

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

I'm surprised that so many people dedicated enough to spend time on a ski forum in the heat of the summer aren't changing skis on a more frequent basis. I get the $$ thing...after the mortgage and bills here isn't much left...but for those of you where money isn't as much of an obstacle why don't you upgrade more frequently?

 

[WWF-VT]

I'm surprised that so many people dedicated enough to spend time on a ski forum in the heat of the summer aren't changing skis on a more frequent basis. I get the $$ thing...after the mortgage and bills here isn't much left...but for those of you where money isn't as much of an obstacle why don't you upgrade more frequently?

I think that you may have answered your own question. Lots of people on these forums have acquired one or more pairs of high-end skis and IMHO technology has not evolved so dramatically that I feel compelled to "upgrade" frequently. I have a pair of Fischer RX-8 skis from the 2005 model year that are essentially the same ski with different graphics that have been a top rated ski for the past several years. The ski manufacturers would be thrilled if everyone thought they needed new gear every year.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

I think that you may have answered your own question. Lots of people on these forums have acquired one or more pairs of high-end skis and IMHO technology has not evolved so dramatically that I feel compelled to "upgrade" frequently. I have a pair of Fischer RX-8 skis from the 2005 model year that are essentially the same ski with different graphics that have been a top rated ski for the past several years. The ski manufacturers would be thrilled if everyone thought they needed new gear every year.

Why not more than one pair? Rx8 is a great ski...but its not the best option for deeper snow...either powder or spring slush. What, if not $$, stops you from getting a wider ski or adding something else to the quiver?

 

[WWF-VT]

Why not more than one pair? Rx8 is a great ski...but its not the best option for deeper snow...either powder or spring slush. What, if not $$, stops you from getting a wider ski or adding something else to the quiver?

Will be adding a wider ski this year ( see my earlier post). Will demo a few new options before I buy. I ski at Sugarbush and the RX-8's had no trouble all over the mountain in a variety of conditions last year - groomers, steeps, woods and knee deep powder.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

Will be adding a wider ski this year ( see my earlier post). Will demo a few new options before I buy. I ski at Sugarbush and the RX-8's had no trouble all over the mountain in a variety of conditions last year - groomers, steeps, woods and knee deep powder.

Ahhh, music to the ski vendors and retailers ears! They need the help.

 

[BushMogulMaster]

Every season. I don't have much choice when I'm hitting the bumps all day.