HELP! New skier need advice

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pabstbluesippin

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Hey all,

I'm a new skier for this season and need some advice. I used to ski a good amount but haven't been skiing in about 8 years. I got out there last season one time on my buddies armadas and was able to get down all of the blue squares without any trouble. I'm 5'10" 160lbs and I'm looking to pick up a relatively cheap pair of skis for the couple of times ill be able to get out this season. So far I've found a good deal on Line masterminds 156 and blue house antics 175. I know they are both park skis but I figured for the skiing ill be doing it shouldn't matter too much. I will be skiing in Vermont primarily so don't have to worry about any big Mountain stuff. Just wanted everyone's recommendations, and if any of you have any old skis and bindings you are willing to get rid of for cheap, let me know!

Thanks,

Derek
 
the masterminds are going to be too short for you. you would be better off going with a long ski. something for you to look at, I have a set of Salomon 1080s for sale. they are a solid ski with wood core, and are still tuned enough to ski right now overall they are in pretty good condition with solid edges and bases that are repaired and ready to go.
 
Also, for your own sake, please have someone properly adjust your bindings for your weight and skill level.
 
Thanks for the tip.. one of my buddies has a work bench in his house and can help me out with that. Just out of curiosity and so I can learn, what adjustments are done on the bindings based on weight and skill level?

 
You want to set the DIN level on the ski based on your skill level and size, so that the ski releases when you fall. A more advance skier will have a higher release point due to putting more pressure on the bindings at higher speeds and turns and less falling, where a beginner will have a lighter release so they don't tear anything when they fall and they don't put such high pressures on the bindings. There are tables out on the internet to properly calculate your DIN level if you are unsure. You then should check these release points with your boots to make sure they function properly. Finally you want to make sure the ski is putting a proper forward pressure on the boots to hold them in place, which is done by looking at a small window in the back of the bindings.
 
hey man, I was actually about to sell a pair of line anthems (2010) to my friend for $120 but he bailed on me. These are solid skis that only got a seasons worth of use before my injury; at 98mm under foot theyre nice if you ski groomers but like to get into some powder here and there. Im in mass. so shipping shouldnt be all too bad. Email me at tabroadbent@gmail.com if youre interested
 
Thanks to yeah2311 for hooking me up with the 1080s. Stoked to give those a try this season. Now all I need are some boots. I have a size 10-10.5 foot so looking for 28-28.5 I guess. Looking for cheap but rad boots, maybe some SPKs. Thanks
 
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