A good ski brand?! Help!!?

Question

Hey guys :)

Well my parents are going to take me ski shopping. And this

is only my second year (i rented them before) so I have no idea which brand is good. They said they'll pay up to $1000 for the skis max. so I need a good quality one within that price range.

Thanks :)

Answer 1

Rossignol

best brand to ski on ever,

i'm not a skiier, but my best friend and her family are obsessed with it, they are all instructors at the peak n peek resort, they say rosignol

Answer 2

I say Salomon. Or K2. Or _____.

I can understand you want the best "brand", but the reality is each person skis differently, and each brand will behave differently. Often times, people grow up on a certain brand, and will always say that brand is "the best". My own sister love Rossignol. So much so that she named her dog Rozzi.

All major brands are relatively well constructed. They won't fall apart underneath your feet! Normally I would suggest that you demo the skis first to see how they feel, but as a beginner, that probably won't help you, unless you demo maybe 10 pair of skis.

My suggestion is to have your parents take you to a local ski shop. Not a big-box all-purpose sports store (like Sports Authority). The technicians will be able to get you set up on a nice beginner ski, the right size for your skill level, and a good pair of bindings.

I'm assuming you are buying boots as well. Those are most important. Try them on first, and wear them around the store as you shop for skis. Don't be embarrassed. We all do that! Make sure they fit snug, without much movement. You don't want blisters. Make sure you take your ski socks with you.

You should be able to get a good beginner package for under $1000. Consider waiting for the labor day sales.

Answer 3

ive had my rossignol skis for about 3 or 4 years now and i have no problems with them they are really good

Answer 4

Rossignol<<amaaaazing ski brand

K2

Volkl

Head

Answer 5

it shouldnt really matter, just dont go to the dollar store.

oh and it could depend how good you are and how much you will go

Answer 6

Fischer for racing, Nordica for normal skiing, K2 and Volkl are really good as well.  (My god, you're lucky...your parents are willing to pay quite some money...)

Answer 7

You are a second year skier, so you will need an intermediate to advanced all mountain ski. Do not get a race ski.  If you are in to the parks and jumps or want to next season, then choose that model.  I personally like K2 and Salomon and Fischer. I have used all of those brands to teach on for years.  How your skiis are tuned is very important, the performance will change with the tune.  This year I am buying a set of Fischer all mountain with bindings.  The model will be decided on the shop floor when I get there.  I'm looking for a wider ski with about 80mm under foot and a 16-18 m radius.  I may go with a 12 m radius and do more turns.  

   The new equipment is the best advancement in the industry since buckle boots.  The boots are the critical piece of equipment. They must fit your foot correctly, add footbeds, cants and then the ramp of the binding will all change how you ski.  I spend 8 hours a day in my ski boots, they must be tight in the morning and comfortable in the afternoon.  Spend as much for the boots as the ski/binding package. The boots will last 3-4 seasons for most skiers who only ski 50 days a year.  The liners will adjust to your foot slightly, they will loosen and you must be able to tighten them later in the day.  

    Once you are in your boots, be checked for ramp and your balance with different ramp amounts.  This needs to be addressed before the bindings are mounted, and it impact what binding you use.  Good luck, I prefer K2, Fischer and Salomon,  the Rosignols have bindings that are less adjustable, hence more difficult if you have snow on your boots.