Women's Ski setup advice

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Women's Ski setup advice

Postby Snowave » Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:11 am

So, my lady is getting back into skiing for the first time in 18 yrs.. she was up in Mammoth this past week and rented some skis (159's I think.. and they weren't too fat) and did pretty good... I got her on some blue/blacks and she made it down fine. :)

Anyway, I know nothing about skis since I ride, but we are going to be on the mtn at least once a week now, and she is wanting to get a pair of skis/boots, etc... to get her back into form.

I guess I just don't know what the re-learning curve is for skiing and equipment... like, will she need to upgrade in a few months when she gets better or a year or what? She also really wants to try snowboarding, so who knows if she's even be on skis in a few months. :)

I suggested she go to some of the local rental shops here in WW and see if they can work a deal with her on a long term rental, or even selling a pair of used skis. Obviously, she's not wanting to spend a fortune on something right now, but renting isn't really feasible anymore.

any advice here?
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Re: Women's Ski setup advice

Postby 2NAKLLR » Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:44 pm

I'm looking for an upgrade, myself. How much was this "lady"?
I used to be with it, then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with, isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me. It'll happen to yoooouuu.
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Re: Women's Ski setup advice

Postby Snowave » Sat Dec 04, 2010 12:51 pm

Free, for me... but I think she's just using me for my dog, hot tub and grilling expertise. :?
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