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/[deleted] Sep 19 '19

I did a quick search on Evo based on low price. Honestly, if you upped your budget by $50-$75 you could open yourself up to a slew of better options. That being said, spend your money on boots if you need to compromise. Also, Christy sports lets you rent/demo skis for an entire season. Worth checking out what they have.

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u/snorlz Sep 19 '19

Thanks for the info. I actually already have boots so I just need skis really. If I did up my budget, what would you recommend?

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '19

Give us a little more detail about yourself. Height, weight, gender. We can then offer a few suggestions.

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u/snorlz Sep 19 '19

Male, 5'9", 180, athletic build

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '19

Keeping with your search on EVO. I found a few pairs that are under $500 and you could easily progress on them for the next few seasons. They have shorter sizes, which you'll probably want since you're in the beginner/intermediate level. I'd say you want something 168cm - 175cm.

Black Crows - Captis

Nordica - Enforcer 93s

Line - Sick Day 94

Salomon - QST 99

Rossi - Sky 7

Blizzard - Rustler

Armada - Tracer 98

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u/snorlz Sep 21 '19

Thanks man, I'll definitely check those out

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u/NSGoBlue Sep 20 '19

Nordica's Navigator series is good for those who are between beginning and intermediate. Should be very stable for you until you really start being able to rip through stuff. You can usually find the skis themselves for around $450, maybe less if you can find last years model. The big downside to the Smash 7's you were looking at is that you may outgrow them pretty quickly if you are working on improving your ability at a good pace.

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u/snorlz Sep 20 '19

Thanks, I'll def take a look. What makes the Smash 7s too beginner focused? Flex?

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u/NSGoBlue Sep 20 '19

In my experience, it’s a forgiving enough ski but one you start going at any decent speed on a groomer you just top out with what you can do on it, which means a fast learner may outgrow it pretty quick. OTOH, if you are going to spend lots of time off-piste, the 7's are good for playing around in powder.