Older skis

[petergriffen]

The skis crap? girls?
http://nh.craigslist.org/spo/4288972944.html

 

[Quietman]

Looks like Nordica's 2010 Dobermann Slalom skis. Here Pretty much a stiff, expert slalom ski. Not a bad price. But the GS skis that the same person is selling might be a better all around ski for you. http://nh.craigslist.org/spo/4288973640.html But it is still a stiff racing ski.

 

[gmcunni]

$75 with bindings? I'd take the GS if I was close by

 

[petergriffen]

If I can get them next is some 10.5 boots

$75 with bindings? I'd take the GS if I was close by

 

[petergriffen]

Gs sold, slalom not good to learn on?

Looks like Nordica's 2010 Dobermann Slalom skis. Here Pretty much a stiff, expert slalom ski. Not a bad price. But the GS skis that the same person is selling might be a better all around ski for you. http://nh.craigslist.org/spo/4288973640.html But it is still a stiff racing ski.

 

[bigbog]

Usually weight(maybe height) would help in picking out a ski length...demo/rent is good too.
Your boot's BSL# is molded into boot, near its soul....
As mentioned time & time again get your alignment & boot fixed....and womens skis will be softer....could be worth it to save with them while still in beginner-mode...

 

[McCutie36]

Craigslist is the place to go for good deals on skis. Has anyone bought used boots before? I am thinking about getting a pair, but people have told me that since they are broken in, they may hurt my feet.

 

[gmcunni]

Craigslist is the place to go for good deals on skis. Has anyone bought used boots before? I am thinking about getting a pair, but people have told me that since they are broken in, they may hurt my feet.

have gotten my daughter used boots a few times, she's not complained about foot pain

 

[Scruffy]

Craigslist is the place to go for good deals on skis. Has anyone bought used boots before? I am thinking about getting a pair, but people have told me that since they are broken in, they may hurt my feet.

Broken in so they might hurt your feet? That makes no sense on the surface of it, but if they mean the liners could be packed out and you might bang your toes, then I guess ???

Anyway, I wouldn't buy used boots. Your boots are the most important part of the ski equipment equation. Go to a good boot fitter that knows what they are doing. You'll buy one pair that will last you 15 years or more. Buy them at do all sports shop like, Sports Auth....., or a shoddy ski shop and you'll be most likely disappointed and buying another pair again soon.

Remember, if your boots fit comfy when they are new, you've already lost.

 

[SIKSKIER]

You'll buy one pair that will last you 15 years or more.

Wow!15 years or more?Did you just get rid of your leather lace up Heinke's?:-o

 

[Scruffy]

Wow!15 years or more?Did you just get rid of your leather lace up Heinke's?:-o

Haha. You're funny.



These ( not a pic of my personal boots, but these are what I have) are at circa 1996?? I can't remember exactly when purchased them. I still use them as my big board pow skis boots, although 2 years ago I upgraded to these



for racing and all mountain.

So yes, plenty of peeps on boots in the 10 - 15 year range. Buy quality once, or buy it over and over again.
Like I said, your boots are the single most important piece of the equipment puzzle. Skimp at your peril
Make an appointment with a good boot fitter. Ask around and get sound advice on who to go to. Get orthotics while your at it.

I do have a pair of leather lace up Alico telemark boots however, and I still use them in the backcountry

 

[soulseller]

I went through this two years ago, I bought cheap skis to learn on and hated it. Last season I sold the cheap skis and got a set of Rossi S3s, that and a couple lessons were a complete game changer for me. I haven't boarded once this season and have no intention of boarding unless it's a powder day.


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