Hey folks,
Considering buying my (sort-of) first ever pair of skis, and I’m pretty overwhelmed, to say the least.
I say sort of, because I’ve only ever skied two skis in my life.
I learned to ski 5 years ago on some $19.99 rentals from Academy Sports. After the first day, I bought some very well used 2005 K2 Fujatives from a friend, and I’ve skied those ever since.
All this to say, I have no idea what type of ski I like, or how much I’m missing out by keeping these now 13-year-old dogs.
Apparently, the 2005 K2 Fujatives are a park ski though and through. I only ever enter the terrain park on accident, so I’m thinking I could do better.
About me:
I’d classify myself an advanced intermediate. 5’9” 165 lbs, 28 years old. Current skis are 169 cm.
I live in Minnesota, but I do almost all my skiing on 2-3 pre-booked trips to Colorado/Utah each season. Because of this, I don’t ski powder all that much, and instead just take what the mountain gives me.
If I had to break it down, I’d say:
Because of my complete inexperience with different types of skis, I’m not even sure where to start.
From reading online, I’m thinking maybe something like the Nordica Enforcer 93, but that’s just me throwing darts at a board. Should I just hit up the rental shops and start trying what they have?
I’d prefer not to break the bank. Since I’m coming from such old skis, I feel like I probably wouldn’t have to spend much to see an improvement.
Sorry for the long winded start. I wanted to make this more than a generic “what ski should I buy” post, so I’ll end by asking, what ski should I buy? (If any...)
Considering buying my (sort-of) first ever pair of skis, and I’m pretty overwhelmed, to say the least.
I say sort of, because I’ve only ever skied two skis in my life.
I learned to ski 5 years ago on some $19.99 rentals from Academy Sports. After the first day, I bought some very well used 2005 K2 Fujatives from a friend, and I’ve skied those ever since.
All this to say, I have no idea what type of ski I like, or how much I’m missing out by keeping these now 13-year-old dogs.
Apparently, the 2005 K2 Fujatives are a park ski though and through. I only ever enter the terrain park on accident, so I’m thinking I could do better.
About me:
I’d classify myself an advanced intermediate. 5’9” 165 lbs, 28 years old. Current skis are 169 cm.
I live in Minnesota, but I do almost all my skiing on 2-3 pre-booked trips to Colorado/Utah each season. Because of this, I don’t ski powder all that much, and instead just take what the mountain gives me.
If I had to break it down, I’d say:
- 60% of my skiing is fast cruising on blue/black groomers. I’m working on my carving, although I feel I lose my edges if pushing too hard on my current skis, and I feel especially helpless in icy conditions.
- 30% is venturing into blue/black bumps, in trees, or away from the main runs.
- 10% is testing myself on double black terrain.
Because of my complete inexperience with different types of skis, I’m not even sure where to start.
From reading online, I’m thinking maybe something like the Nordica Enforcer 93, but that’s just me throwing darts at a board. Should I just hit up the rental shops and start trying what they have?
I’d prefer not to break the bank. Since I’m coming from such old skis, I feel like I probably wouldn’t have to spend much to see an improvement.
Sorry for the long winded start. I wanted to make this more than a generic “what ski should I buy” post, so I’ll end by asking, what ski should I buy? (If any...)