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Just learning to ski this season. Yesterday was my fifth time. I know that "try before you buy" is the golden rule with skis, but if you're fairly new, how the heck to know what to look for in demo, how to assess it, etc. How do you know when something...
Started by <span style="color:#F89F07";">climbingbetty</span> on
, 20 posts
by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theskidiva):
I did notice a big difference in the beginner skis I bought, compared it's not necesarry to demo....
I learned to ski as a kid a lot of beginner ski demos.
Have seemed good! I did season long rentals for my first couple seasons .
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I am wanting to take my kids to a ski in or ski out resort in January 2012 and hit the slopes. I have found a few TS locations on RCI that are ski in, ski out, or serviced by a lift or gondola that look great, however I wanted better info to make my decision...
Started by roach on
, 10 posts
by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at timeshareforums):
Our kids learned to ski there and we still come back even with the choice of other at the Canyons (Westgate ....
Kids learned to ski there and we still come back even with the choice of other bigger areas Peak ski area.
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I am overwhelmed at the choices!!
Important facts:
-money is limited (If I buy now as opposed to the summer, the max is $350), so I will be looking at used and discounted gear
-I am 5'7", ~133lbs
-I am a beginner skier- comfortable on the greens and easy...
Started by kocanez on
, 5 posts
by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theskidiva):
I only have because of the....
I think learned on Volkl Oceana's and really liked them, she was able to move from a complete beginner I would not downsize.
You need a ski suitable for a beginner/intermediate, but you shouldn't go very short.
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Looking for recommendations for a quiet family ski area in Northern California. Special snow...er, details in side.
We're a family of four, with two kids, 11 and 7. We're taking the kids up to the snow in about a month for a brief but much-needed vacation...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at metafilter):
Seems like a small area, and while it may be a bit .
Shasta.
My family learned to ski at Badger Pass many years agoI have always wanted to ski Mt.
Consider June Mountain.
Probably.
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My family is up in Mammoth skiing this weekend and everyone is now completely obsessed with the whole ski experience (both kids learned over the weekend). So much so that DH now wants to buy a week at a ski place for us to return to each year.
My question...
Started by SDKath on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tugbbs):
I tried to buy an EOY 2-br ski week while....
Starwood charges a premium to buy there.
Most of the ski weeks are gone.
Ski in and ski out Marriotts and Park City is just 48 units.
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Do you folks enjoy classic skiing outside of the tracks? Or are tracks a key part of the experience for you, maybe even necessary.
When I was younger I really wanted good classic tracks and didn't like skiing classic where they weren't.
Then I got classic...
Started by Cloxxki on
, 13 posts
by 1 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at xcskiforum):
If we are talking groomed trails....
If you ever want to ski that track again it's then a big pain if tracks are too narrowset.
Lack of grip to keep 'em nice.
In the Tour de Ski, many skied outside the tracks on uphills.
Before set-down.
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Just to be clear, I have never tried skiing in the trees before. As rare as dying while skiing is the most common cause is running into a tree. While the idea of skiing among the trees intruiges me it just strikes me as colossally stupid, helmet or no...
Started by Ski Bunny in Training on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at theskidiva):
Don....
It's easier to ski trees when there is powder to keep speed reasonable and conditions soft.
I am a new tree skier, but this is what I've learned from this forum , from my own experience at the trees, but at the spaces in between.
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Has anyone seen this video of the Snowbasin Ski Patroler harrasing these kids what a jack$ss
http://vimeo.com/34277693
Started by SpillwayEast on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at sugarloaftoday):
For the unthinkable crime of ducking a rope to ski 30 feet of Cinder Hoe - safety patrol during Christmas break....
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Why would someone who can't ski spend $1200 for a heli-ski package? I had a crummy day trying to get some virgin skiers up and down some pretty easy terrain today and was left wondering why on earth these dummies would drop 12 large/person for a 6 pack...
Started by Andy on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
Wads that said they had just learned this year! the whole run consisted of these two boneheads biffing where to spend their money, At least you get to ski pow all day The reason they spent 12 large is EGO that everyone can make it down ....
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GOING TO TAKE THE KIDS SKIING THIS WEEK,WE HAVE SKIED OUT WISCONSIN MANY TIMES,KIDS ARE GETTING BORED WITH THE SAME OLD MOUNTIANS OR SHOULD I SAY HILLS,LOL.THINKING ABOUT GOING TO BOYNE MNT , NUBS NOB OR BOYNE HIGHLANDS SKI AREAS.ANY REMARKS ON THESE ...
Started by by SOUTHSIDE on
, 17 posts
by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at therustybunch):
It....
Len - I learned to ski at Boyne Mountain.
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