What snow ski should I buy?
106827
Speaking from someone that currently owns 5 pair of skis...  Ski selection is a personal choice.  It really depends on two things.  \n\nFirst, is your skiing ability.  An example of this would be for a beginner skier, a softer, or more flexible ski might aid you in learning to ski better.  Traditionally a stiffer ski for more expert or advanced skiing.  Of course, just like everything their are caveats to this rule of thumb for specialized skis.\n\nSecondly, you need to think about where, or better what type of skier you are.  If you love powder skiing and live in the west you might want a wide ski with a decent flex.  If you are a groomer rider, a ski that has a decent sidecut.  Sidecut of the ski is the difference between the front / back parabolic measurement versus the measurement under the foot.\n\nYour best answer, because the answer can't be written down in chart form, is go to a ski shop where ever you plan to ski most and answer these questions to a ski technician.  They will charge you a little more for the ski, but will know how to fit you.  You can always rent for the day before putting your dollars on the counter.  Good Luck!
280464
no,\n skiing is awesome. you always can do something new if its doing a new rail or jumping off cliffs skiing's better.
713479
Swallow Skis is a little-known Japanese brand...and $149 is a lot to pay for a non-name-brand park ski on ebay.  If i were you, i'd just get a  name brand ski for slightly more money and know what you're getting.
277105
it depends on what your doing mountain sled.  i like the skidoo's for being light, the polaris for handling, and the yamaha for going fast as hell and the arctic cat only goes up hill well.
805954
For $3 it isn't a bad idea. What time of the year are you going? If it's early or late in the season there is more potential to hit rocks and other hazards so it would be a good idea then. What kind of skier are you? If you are an intermediate skier who rarely strays far from the groomed runs I wouldn't worry about it. If you are an expert level skier and will never stay on the groomers it isn't a bad idea. If you are a beginner and will be sticking to the congested beginner area, definitely pick it up as the chances of another skier hitting and damaging your equipment is fairly high there. But again, 3 bucks for a little piece of mind is a good deal.
898592
Skiing all the way. You have way more control being able to use both legs. I've done both and I still say skiing. My favorite resort is by far Jackson Hole. Vail is way too expensive for my taste. Not to mention Jackson Hole has the biggest vertical drop in North America if you like steep.
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i would recommend checking in with a rental shop when you get to the mountain, with the new parabolic ski technology and even a "smart ski" (see link below)try out some demo's before and if you decide to buy, if you a "couple times a season" skier i wouldnt buy at all, and always rent. that way you get to ski on new tech every time.\n\n the binding is the most important aspect of skiing levels...don't lie about your height weight or ability level here!\n\nthe only question you need to ask your self is, "how fast do i want to go!"
728204
While what the previous answer said is correct, speed should not be acchieved at the expense of everything else.  While the type of ski depends a lot on the type of skiing you want to do, whether it be powder, off-piste, free-style, racing, or moguls, the length of the ski only differs the most in racing.  I am an avid racer, however enjoy all round skiing very much.  A good rule of thumb for the intermediate skiier around my height as well, would be right around chin tall.  Something in the range of 160 would work the best.  If you have any questions about the type of ski or brand, I would be happy to help you there as well
729763
find a local ski shop maybe? or go to a different town
661070
kinda bias answer but I'd go salomon.  rossi just hasn't been producing noticable skis lately.
243370
maybe you can ask someone here\n\nhttp://www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles/
489
Atomic beta, for waxed skis, i dont care about unwaxed skis, atomic has good engineering behind their products\n\nand they also make downhills
956534
I DO NOT OWN SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT\nHOWEVER I HAVE LOOKED INTO IT FOR MY POLARIS 500HO 4X4\nI WOULD LOOK SERIOUSLY AT POLARIS AND THAT'S A FACT\nWONDERFUL PRODUCT\nBEST THING I EVER BOUGHT\nYOU WILL NEED THE PLOW AND UNDERCARRIGE AS WELL AS A WINCH AND A SET OF TIRE CHAINS\nOPTIONAL CAB TO KEEP OUT THE WIND\nSOUNDS LIKE FUN TO ME\nDEFINITELY GO WITH AN AUTO TRANS WITH LOW RANGE LIKE THE POLARIS\nCABELA'S HAS ALL THAT STUFF IF YOU WANT TO CHECK PRICES
808500
check out www.rsn.com  They have listings of ski areas around the world.  good luck and have fun!
573210
personally i have seen way too many pairs of line skis delaminate. some after only a few times out. it's hit or miss and their quality control is horrible. they are light and a good ski IF they don't fall apart on the lift. buy a different ski that's not going to give you problems
486136
Assuming you are a novice off road rider, then deffo a hardtail!! \n\n2 main reasons,\n\n1, You can pick up a decent hardtail that can take some abuse for the same price as a cheap full sus that will fall apart in 5 Min's.\n\n2, Buying a full sus if you are new to downhilling is like getting a computer game with all the cheats!!\n\nYou can go down a hill on a hardtail and probably fall off but you will learn why you fell off and what to avoid or look out for the next time around,\nWhere as you could go down the same hill on a full sus and wonder what all the fuss is about!!!\n\nHardtails help you hone your skills
571340
I was going to buy a pair of Lines...but decided to go with the Salomon 1080's...very good all mountain ski....but Line is definately great for park.