Stupid Noob

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humbleSage

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What's up... As my first post here, I thought I would get the stupid noob comment out of the way.

Anyways, I haven't skied since I was 13 (a warmed over 11 years past), but today, I walked into a ski shop and walked out with a pair of 05/06 Rossignol Scratch BC.

Okay, so here's what's up. I spent rent on some skis (they set me back $400), but I still need to spend the rest of the utilities on some bindings and boots. What do you all think I can get away with?

Also (as you can probably tell), I want to ride powder, being in Pittsburgh that was never really a possibility for me, until - my sis got a job at Winter Park, CO resort. So, now... I'm going to ride the powder (even if I'm dragged on my ass to my death). Can you point me in the direction of some information that will keep me alive? Or do I have to deal with boring ass lessons? Or will the drive to succeed overcome?

Hit me back...

Peace!
 
deff get lessons. and ski as much as u can. watch videos. pla y ski games. get more lessons. ski with friends that are better than u. and then get one last lesson. that should get u on the right track.

and learn how to carve, there are way to many ppl that dont know how to carve and it pisses me off.

but u should have gotten some smaller skis, they would help u learn faster.. like the scratch FS of the 1080.
 
My friends all said the same thing about smaller skis. They suck, so I didn't listen. ;) Bindings haven't been mounted, so they're still returnable... FS is more of a park ski isn't it?
 
eh, kinda, but they will be real good all mountain. as would the 1080. a little soft. i should have asked earlier, but what are your specs? (weight, height, actual abililty)
 
I got a plank length a bit shorter than my height (171cm). I'm 6ft (about 183cm), 145-150 pounds (depending on what I eat). I have no ability, but I skate and tried skiboarding and skiing. On skis, I'll deff be a beginner, but I think I'll pick it up. Seems a lot mental.
 
Okay... I see your point. [scratches head] I can return those and get the Sprayers. But, are my dreams of skiing backcountry without having to upgrade next season shattered... Or should I get something cheap and forgettable? Too spend $400+ are year is a nice though, but shatters the wallet slightly.

One thought comes to mind... 6 inches too short are really this huge a problem. My father suggested I go with something shorter to slow me down. Hence the 170s.
 
Okay... So I called my friend in Alaska. He said: "If you are doubting your decision get a ski with a smaller waist."

Wooord...
 
I slept on it, and I'm keeping the BCs. If they don't work out, I'll get something else next season.

The hunt for bindings begins.
 
I don't get it. Who cares how tall he is, ski length is more about ability and weight more than anything.
 
I heard Axial bindings may not be strong enough for my who gives a shit attitude. A fair warning is that I may end up beating the hell out of myself and skis. The verdict seems to be on the Scratch's. Digging for $250 is going to suck. Anyone need a spleen. I think it still works fine.
 
Yeah... I went to get my bindings mounted today (I ended up with Salomons ehh... Model # escapes me.)

I went into the store with all the shit you were sayin', and walked out with Head Mojo 80s. I think I'm happy with the decision... Can't get to the slopes till next week. I'll post the results.

Keep it unreal.
 
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