Ski Equipment Help?

Question

Firstly, how much would it cost to get fully equipped for skiing?

Secondly, what size skiis should i have? [shoe size 6/6.5, height 1.7m, weight 45kg.]

Thank you!

(Psst remember 10 points for best answer!)

Answer 1

Assuming you have never skied before, don't go and purchase a bunch of stuff, and don't go on a huge trip. Snow pants (or waterproof pants) will work fine, a jacket, and a few layers to stay warm, some mittens, and a hat (or helmet). That stuff you would probably either have, or want to purchase.

Shop around for a "beginners special", that includes the lift ticket, ski and boot rental, and a beginners lesson. This may cost around $50-70 (US). Learn first, and if you decide you like it, continue renting skis several more times, and if you still like it, then go out and purchase skis and boots, which will probably cost you well over $1000 (US), and that is beginner gear. The shops will be able to tell you what type of ski and size of ski will be best for you. Buy from a ski shop (not online, or a gigantic sports shop where the workers aren't generally experts).

Answer 2

Are you looking to rent or buy?

to buy will be very expensive, as you usually buy the bindings, skis and boots separately.

buying ski equipment is almost always expensive unless you reach the sale.

You can also rent, so if you're only going on holiday for a while and you're not a very expierienced skiier i suggest you rent.

In the rental shop they will ask you what kind of skiing you do, and how good you are (beginner, intimediate, expert ect) and equip you with the skis you need.

They'll take all your measurements and set your bindings for you at the time.

Also, if you ever get any problems during your time at the slopes you can take them back to the shop and they'll fix them up for you.

Either way, I would go to a shop and ask them, here people will go on guesswork, but at a shop they can get you exact.

That way you'll be much safer.

:)

Answer 3

Price can range from $200 to more than you could imagine. So it really comes down to what ability level you are and what you are looking for the skis to do.

I like to break skis into different categories 90/10, 70/30, 50/50 and Specialty. 90/10 skis are great for someone that either spends all of there time on perfectly groomed terrain or has multiple skis in their quiver being that they will be able to choose different skis depending on conditions. 70/30 skis are for people that will be spending the majority of their time on trail but like the idea of adventuring off trail into the powder. This category is one of the most popular categories out right now. 50/50 is for somebody that skis 50 percent of there time on trail and 50 percent of their time off trail in the powder or trees. This category is also growing being that these skis still have great edge grip and are very fun to ski, a very US west coast ski. Specialty skis are going to be like the 90/10 category being that  this person is going to have multiple pairs of skis and these skis will only be used for pure powder days.

Now from there I need to know what category interests you and what you want the ski to....

A) Ski Like (GS, Slalom, Tight or long Turns)???

B) Feel Like (Light and Agile or a bit heavier and more stable)???

C) Where are you going to be skiing???

D) What ability level are you???

E) Gender???

Boots are something that you DO NOT want to purchase without trying on. I highly recommend that you go to a local ski shop and try boots on and be properly fitted. I could recommend to you a ton of boots but I would be just guessing as to what might fit you.

Check this link out and if you have anymore questions it should clear them up for you.....

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/forum/for...

http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/forum/for...

Answer 4

In the UK Carvers are now most popular recreational skis as they are easy to use.  They should be about shoulder height but any good supplier will ask you what you aim and ability etc are and should be able to give you good advice to make the right purchase for you. Comfy well - fitting boots are really important and cost £50 upwards.  Skis with bindings and poles for a beginner around £150.  Ski Ware house have some great offers.

Do you have access to a dry slope or indoor snow-dome where you can try before you buy?