How do I know what size ski's to buy?
148954
The longer the boards the faster they will be. it also depends on what kind os skiing you want to do. Moguls? slalom?.. For bumps and turns you want a short soft ski, if you want to haul hiney (like I do) you want a long stiff set of boards!. Mine Are Lacrois 230's and I get about 50 to 70 mph out of them depending on conditions.
661070
kinda bias answer but I'd go salomon.  rossi just hasn't been producing noticable skis lately.
771472
It goes by your height. Short skis for control, long skis for speed. So you need to have a good relationship with your dealer.
758160
You know, people get all worked up over the "best ski".\n\nThere is no such thing. Pretty much all manufacturers create quality skis. I have ridden on practically everything, have skied for 30 years, raced, coached, instructed, and skied some pretty crazy stuff, and find no real difference between brands. So asking for a company and model doesn't make sense to me.\n\nThe only thing you should concern yourself with is the use - which you listed practically everything, and the length, which the ski shop will help you out with.\n\nBut to answer your questions on type of ski to get - there isn't one ski that does it all well, and for 12 year old kids, there aren't a huge amount of options. If he likes to style in the park, ride the rails, then twin tips are what you want - incidentally, twins are also good in powder.\n\nHowever, they won't be good on ice.\n\nYour best bet is an all-mountain ski, which will carve on ice, and handle crud well, plus is fine in the park. Concerning powder, well, the lad is just 12. He will float in the powder on 2x4's. Kids don't need to worry about powder skis yet.\n\nHope this helps - remember - any brand is fine - go for an all-mountain type of ski. Unless if you talk to him he really wants twins. Those are fine - I have a pair as well, they will just be a little less efficient on ice and crud.
334164
Have her buy you one from a ski swap or one of the end of the season sales (should be some going on right about now).\nThat way she won't have to spend that much money. \nTell her that you will chip in a little. \nAnd just generally kiss her butt for awhile :) she'll cave
789578
exchange it for large, be comfortable while skiing
853112
Personally I don't like either of those skis. They are not powder skis. If you tell me what region you live in and how much you ski on and off trails I can look for you
272564
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149984
Very rough guide,\n\nThey should come up to eye level. Unless you have an unusually large forehead in which case i don't know.\n\nBut as mentioned a ski shop should guide you right.\n\nI'd shop around, you can get some great deals!
625336
It doesn't matter. Unless you are doing hard inline skating.\nJust go for the basic ones. Someone at your local sports store should help you.\nI use 7 mm
724491
try ebay\nalso contact local tack shops for saddles\n\na size 15" is a size 15" no matter what style you ride.  Just make sure you get the right width!\n\nHope this Helps!
754225
I have used www.mountainwarehouse.com and www.wildday.co.uk, tchibo are getting their mens ski wear on Wednesday this coming week. They will apparently still get in some of the childrens thermals and may still have some womens stuff. TK max are excellent as are asda I have bought stuff there also. Have a great time.
157946
Start with your height in centimeters, which is 163 cm.\nThe skis should be at least 20 cm longer than your height, and then you should make them still longer as your skiing skill increases and you want to tackle harder trails.\n\nSo 185 is about right to start, or go to 195 if you are intermediate.
858773
Remember people, she's talking about cross country skis and not alpine skis. \n\nModern XC gear is following the trend of alpine gear and it's all getting shorter. You should be able to get some advice at your local nordic center (and if not local call the Nordic Center you ski at). Depending on your ability level they should work out just fine but if you're just beginning then I think they are going to be too long. I'm assuming these are striding skis and not skate skis? For skating they are definitely too long
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i think burton's pretty durable, but there are others which are better for the park as far as flexibility (i don't do that a whole lot, so i can't help with that part).\n\n as for size, keep trying dif sizes from between your neck and your lower lip (try renting a few times, asking for dif sizes every time). technically i'm supposed to be using a 149, but i found that i like 145, and it makes a big dif for me, and i have more control over the smaller size. \n\nsmaller = easier to turn and manuever (obviously it's a little lighter also)\n\ntaller = more snow displacement (good if you feel like you can't keep your balance, or stop that great)
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Depends on the type of ski.  Usually the newer skis are a little wider than older skis which makes them heavier. Also some types of skis have a thicker heavier core. Some Atomics have mounting plates for their bindings which also increases the weight.  \n\nHeavier skis usually are stiffer.  Which helps them blast through crud and reduces chatter at speeds.  I personally prefer a stiffer and sometimes heavier ski.
362080
go to the website below and indicate the size, and amenities you want.  It will tell you how much.