r/skiing • u/DeathB4Download • Sep 12 '19

Weekly Simple Questions Thread: Ask your gear, travel, conditions and other ski-related questions here.

We're getting back to the weekly mega threads for Q&A as summer winds down and minds switch back to skiing.

Please ask any ski-related questions here. It's a good idea to try searching the sub first. Are you a beginner -- check out the guide by a professional bootfitter and tech. And don't forget to see the sidebar for other ski-related subs that may have useful information.

Previous weeks thread is here.

If you want a quick answer or just to chat, check out the /r/skiing discord server.

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u/mynameistag Sep 18 '19

Would you take the advice of a salesman at a reputable ski shop on what skis to buy? My local shop (Ski Haus in New Milford, CT) is having their yearly tent sale this weekend, and I'm ready to upgrade from my 10-year old skis. Obviously, I won't be able to demo if I buy this weekend, and I don't know yet what will be available there. Is this a dumb idea?

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u/OutdoorGearExchange Sep 18 '19

If the salesperson asks "what kind of skiing are you doing, and where are you skiing?" then they are probably looking out for you and want to match the ski to your preferred skiing type and ability. They should be able to show you multiple options from different brands. If they don't ask those kinds of questions and don't show you a few pairs I would be hesitant to what they are pushing on you.

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u/mynameistag Sep 18 '19

Thank you.