maloy
Snow Ignoramus
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Hello, everybody! I just joined this forum. I'm a beginner, skied only few times. I'm looking to get all the gear(skis, boots, bindings, etc.) but for a reasonable price and good quality. Of course my priority would lay on the quality side but saving money is never bad. =)
I heard that the best time to get the gear is the end of the season, is that true or not. (makes sense=)
And i would also appreciate if you give me some recommendations on the gear. (what kind of ski boots to buy, skis, etc.)
i did some reasearch here and there but did not really choose what i want or need. most of my skiing will probably be general alpine skiing until i get very good and then may be i'll go for more extreme stuff. =)
anyway i would appreciate any advice =)
Thank you!
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ianh
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Hi maloy. You are right that there are often good deals at the end of the ski season when the shops try to shift all the stock they have left to make way for next years gear. The only downside is that the choice might be limited to what is left in stock.
As a beginner, I would look at spending your money on a good pair of boots and probably rent the skis for the moment. Everybody's feet are different, so you need to find boots that are good for you. Find a shop that is willing to take the time to measure your feet properly and let you try a few boots on. It is well worth leaving something in your budget for custom footbeds (about 50 - 100 Euros here at the moment, but obviously that depends where you are). A good shop will want you to come back after a day or two of skiing to make sure the fit is okay and make some tweaks if necessary. A lot can be done to boots to make them fit better if necessary. They should fit snugly without being painful. Ideally they should be pitched just above your current ability level so that they will keep up with your development as a skier.
Ian
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maloy
Snow Ignoramus
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Thank you!! Will do!! I was actually looking for a ski shop in my area today in the morning. as it appears we do not have many around. What do you think about ordering online? Too risky? or just too much of a hassle sending stuff back and forth if it does not fit!
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ianh
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I wouldn't order boots online, no. I have ordered boots online in the past, and got a good deal. I then spent a lot more time and money getting them to fit right afterwards. On the other hand I would be happy to buy skis online if you can get somebody to set up the bindings properly.
If you don;t have ski shops nearby I would wait until your next ski trip. Any decent resort should have a few good ski shops.
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maloy
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THX a lot!!! I actually found a ski shop nearby! =) which is a good thing. Will probably go there on friday or saturday after work. I was actually browsing the net for deals and stuff. I would really appreciate if you give me some advice on some online stores, may be like clearance online stores, where i can get some gear when the season is over. Thank you, MALOY
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ianh
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Perhaps surprisingly Amazon.com tends to have good deals on ski gear if you are in the US - I don't think they ship overseas but that may have changed. In the UK chains like Snow and Rock might have some deals on their website, or maybe Intersport or Decathlon across Europe. I don't know of any site that is specifically an online clearance store for skis - what tends to happen (at least in Europe) is that the shops have to pre-order what they need for the season so that any surplus ends up with the shops rather than the manufacturers or distributors. It then tends to be the shops who sell off the excess stock cheap at the end of the season.
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maloy
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Hi!!! Thanks a lot for the info!!! =) I really appreciate it!
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My wife baught a pair of boots on line and lucked it in. They are perfect for her in every way but I would emphasise the point she lucked it in. I baught a pair through retail and it took two seasons to get them right so what others were saying about finding some one who is prepared to put in the time is a must. As has already been said ... get the boots then go from there. Hope this helps Regards Allan
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skibuddy
Turn and Stop Skier
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BrySki
Turn and Stop Skier
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I agree with Ian. Your biggest budget item ought to be Boots. Buying from your local shop will be
better in the long run because all tweeking(not including footbeds) should be done free. BUT at
your age your feet aren't done growing yet...you may think about biting the bullet and continue renting
for a coupla'more years.Welcome to our obsession...see ya in the lift-line!
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Please every one...Contemplate Falling Crystalline Matter...
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bellapria
Turn and Stop Skier
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End of the season and off season are the best times to get quality gear at a great price
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