Best skis/boots for a beginner female skier?
Camisado asked:
I’m planning on learning to ski this winter and I already have my season pass to Heavenly. I went last winter once and I did pretty well and didn’t fall much until the end of the day (we went from like 10am-3pm) when I started getting tired. Plus, the conditions were the snow was melting a little and icy and really super crappy. Haha. So I definitely get the jist of it and what to do and how to stop and everything so my dad said I should just buy skis and not rent them cause buying them is easier and there’s a sale this weekend at Heavenly. So, he said to pick some skis so I know what to look for but I need your help.
I’m 5’7 and 114lbs and I think my size is around 154. I need some advice on what skis I should get. Also, should I get twin tips? I kinda want Line Masterminds or something like that. Any advice would be very much appreciated!!!
Also, any advice on clothing would be great, too!
Thanks:)
Haha I meant I’m 15 years old, 5’7″ and 114 lbs.
Jonathan
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I’m planning on learning to ski this winter and I already have my season pass to Heavenly. I went last winter once and I did pretty well and didn’t fall much until the end of the day (we went from like 10am-3pm) when I started getting tired. Plus, the conditions were the snow was melting a little and icy and really super crappy. Haha. So I definitely get the jist of it and what to do and how to stop and everything so my dad said I should just buy skis and not rent them cause buying them is easier and there’s a sale this weekend at Heavenly. So, he said to pick some skis so I know what to look for but I need your help.
I’m 5’7 and 114lbs and I think my size is around 154. I need some advice on what skis I should get. Also, should I get twin tips? I kinda want Line Masterminds or something like that. Any advice would be very much appreciated!!!Also, any advice on clothing would be great, too!
Thanks:)
Haha I meant I’m 15 years old, 5’7″ and 114 lbs.
Jonathan
October 1st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Aiden
yay! more skiers! haha so for the boots go down to a shop in town and get fitted for boots ask for something on the heavy side so there easier to control. yea buying them is a lot easier then renting them. don’t get lines though those are for park and there not really for beginners
but i must say they are fantastic if you want to get into park in a few years but defiantly not for a beginner! your better off getting something from k2 that’s durable and more for a beginner than lines or armadas or skis for park, that and park skiers will think your a poser as a beginner with park only skis im sorry :/ sometimes we forget that we were all beginners at one point… but definitely look at k2s they will be less expensive and they have a way bigger selection for you as a beginner. uuummm for clothes, something warm for sure that you can layer under and a pair of pants but dont get them white because those get super dirty so your better off with something black. dont get them super baggy because they will fall off ( lol mine fell off when i was running around the locker room but i had shorts on underneath it thankfuly!) as a freerider i enjoy my clothes extra baggy but i wouldnt for you because there most likley to get caught on stuff… or fall off lol
when you go to get clothes bring an extra layer of clothing so you can try it on with something underneath it and walk around with it on for a while to make sure you like it and can move in it i dont know if heavenly has a granite chief but if they do then go there and say your a beginner and your looking for boots and clothes and stuff whatever you need and they should get you squared away.
so heres some of my advice; stay out of the park until you learn the basics of skiing and big mountain so you know how to handle yourself and dont be afraid to take up moguls or join a team, its harder when your older to start skiing but its pretty easy to learn just harder to master and im still learning new stuff everyday and ive been skiing every year since i was 2, im from truckee so im not really sure what stores and stuff are in heavenly and the area so whatever they have there will be good
if you have more questions then you can email me at goodluck!
October 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Nicholas
Your boots are the most critical part of the package. Since you have a season pass and will be skiing more than a few days this season, you need a pair of boots that are intermediate or advanced performance boots. They will be more than you need the first few days but will allow you to grow your ability without replacing the boots at the end of the first season. This is a special exception to my usual advice of a season rental of your equipment. Ask at the sale for help from an experienced representative or ski instructor. Explain that you intend to be a regular on the slopes and will be taking lessons. Lessons on a consecutive day basis will let you learn faster and develop your skills faster. If I read your info correctly, you are 57 and that is a mature person so stay out of the park and fall area the first season. After a season, consider the twin tips if you wish at next year sale.
Brands are not critical at this stage, boot fit is, how you balance in the boot, binding and ski combination is critical. Ask the sales rep or instructor to explain ramp, delta, cants and foot beds to you so you understand. Also try to find the information on tuning skis, base and edge bevels and wax.
Have fun and welcome to the sport.
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
Elizabeth
Ok, First I agree, YAY more girl skiers!!!!! I would not go all out and buy really expensive skis, because, since you are still young there is a chance you will still grow more. I would not go with twin tips, I have learned that they are used a lot for tricks(unless you want to do tricks). If you look, a lot of brands of skis have Beginner skis, that, I think, are a little more stiff or flexible, I cant remember. Anyway, for the boots, I would say to ask the person selling them to you to help you try them on and see if they are the right size. I am pretty sure that the rule is if you can fit your hand in the boot when your foot is all the way forward, then it is to big. As for skis, when you stand them up on the ground, they should come up to the space in between your nose and your chin, since you are a beginner, it is ok for it to be a little smaller. Hope I helped. Keep on skiing!!!
October 6th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Jonathan
First of all there is no “best” especially when it comes to boots. The best equipment is the boots and skis that fit you, and match your ability level the best. I would stay away from twin tips to start off with. They generally don’t have enough side cut or the proper flex to learn proper basic techniques. Your best bet is to get a good beginner/intermediate all-mountain carving ski. This type of ski will help you learn how to carve much quicker than a twin tip (trust me I just went through this with my girlfriend). A couple good suggestions on skis would be the Atomic Cloud 7, The K2 Sweet Luv, or the Rossignol Attraxion.
As for boots a good fit is the only thing that matters. Make sure that you don’t buy them to big. Most beginners make the mistake of buying boots to big because they feel to tight when they first put their foot in the boot. Your toes SHOULD touch the end of the liners. The boots will break in and your toes will be fine.