View Full Version : Novice Slolom Skier Needs Ski
O2BESOHUGE
08-08-2007, 11:50 AM
What Brand Do I Look For? Do I Buy A Used Better Ski Or Just Get A New One?
Any Suggestions?
O2
BuoyChaser
08-08-2007, 12:18 PM
first suggestion is don't read this post http://tmcowners.com/teamtalk/showthread.php?t=18294&page=6 as the discussion is for "EXPERTS ONLY"... :D
O2BESOHUGE
08-08-2007, 12:30 PM
My Main Question Is...do I Go Ahead And Buy An Advanced Ski And Learn On It....or Get A Cheap Ski And Use It Then Buy A Better Ski?
What Have All You Guys Done?
O2BESOHUGE
08-08-2007, 12:32 PM
I Will Probably Never Hit A Course...just Around The Lake. But I Want A Decent Ski. Maybe Not Top Of The Line But Decent?
IM 5'9 175 POUNDS AND DONT REALLY VARY THAT MUCH IN WEIGHT....
OhioX14
08-08-2007, 12:47 PM
My Main Question Is...do I Go Ahead And Buy An Advanced Ski And Learn On It....or Get A Cheap Ski And Use It Then Buy A Better Ski?
What Have All You Guys Done?
I'm not sure if you golf, but that's kind of like asking if you should go ahead with the totally unforgiving blade irons that Tiger uses which you, as a novice, will have no chance of hitting straight, or the very forgiving cavity back irons that will allow you to hit it straight while you learn. The point being you will enjoy yourself that much more if you choose the proper equipment for your needs now and upgrade down the road.
I really like the HO Comp Freeride series although other manufacturer's offer similar skis. They are slightly wider which allow for easier starts and are less tiring while still offering the ability to hold an edge and allow you to learn. The Comp Freeride series have been in the course at very short line lengths and perform well.
That's my :twocents: , good luck!
My standard response regarding a great all-around ski is the O'Brien Synchro. I've had a couple of skiers I know put onto it and it seems to be a very forgiving ski that has very few upper limits as well. Pricing on a new one is probably about half the price of most high end skis & I'm sure you could find a decent used one for less. Hope this helps.
O2BESOHUGE
08-08-2007, 01:00 PM
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=O_Brien_Factory_Blemish_World_Te am&cname=Slalom&r=view&i=13045&aID=1A
I FOUND THIS FOR ALMOST NOTHING...WOULD THIS BE SOMETHING TO PLAY AROUND WITH? BEING SO CHEAP, IT ISNT BAD AT ALL...BUT IT BEATS THE HEXK OUT OF THE WOODEN ANCIENT CALLAWAY GARDENS SKIS THAT HAVE BEEN AT OUR CABIN SINCE THE 60'S :D
#47of100TeamMC
08-08-2007, 01:13 PM
How about an HO Vengeance... it's a 67" would be good for your weight up to about 32mph. Has large Phantom Bindings which you could keep and put on a new ski if you wanted to upgrade to a better ski later. This is the same as the New Triumph series which gives you a little bit wider ski and is more forgiving and easy to ride.
Huge, I have a brand new triumph for sale in the marketplace if you wanna take a looksee!
BuoyChaser
08-08-2007, 01:24 PM
the HO Freeride Series (Burner, Triumph) are all great choices when upgraded from WOOD, as well as the Connelly FX all which are a little wider and make recreational or course skiing "MORE FUN" at the slower speeds (less than 32mph)...
O2BESOHUGE
08-08-2007, 06:38 PM
I Went To West Marine At Lunch And Looked At The Obrien (sp?) And It Felt Really Cheap...i Guess You Get What You Pay For
mccobmd
08-12-2007, 12:30 AM
We recently bought a HO nitro for exactly what you're asking and have loved it.
ProTour X9
08-12-2007, 10:32 AM
Yeah the Comp Freerides have that V in them which is supposed to chop thru waves.
ski_king
08-12-2007, 11:08 AM
You can buy my Obrien Mapple, I am thinking of downgrading to a Obrien Syncro.
O2BESOHUGE
08-12-2007, 11:26 PM
http://www.sunandski.com/H_O_Burner_with_Shock_Std_And_Rtp_p/0851056840705.htm
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THIS ONE? ANY OF YOU GUYS SKIED ON THIS ONE?
OhioX14
08-12-2007, 11:45 PM
http://www.sunandski.com/H_O_Burner_with_Shock_Std_And_Rtp_p/0851056840705.htm
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THIS ONE? ANY OF YOU GUYS SKIED ON THIS ONE?
That's my ski! I've been skiing the HO Burner for a couple of years now and absolutely love it and I would recommend it and the other HO Comp Freeride's to anyone (my wife skis the Venture). The offer found by following your link has an entry level front boot and a rear toe plate. Mine has the Venom double boots which I like and I've also heard great things about the Animal's. Unless you have an underpowered boat, or simply cannot get up without dragging a foot, I would recommend double boots as you'll feel much more secure on the ski and will be less susceptible to injury.
Good luck in your search!