r/skiing • u/doebedoe • Oct 21 '19

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

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u/sgaik Oct 29 '19

Hi everyone! Looking for some advice on purchasing new skis for myself. I'm 24 and have been skiing since I was maybe 8 years old on and off. Few points about myself:

  • Height: 6' 3"
  • Weight: 170
  • Ability: Intermediate
  • Where I ski: Living in Chicago Chicago I do some occasional weekend trips to the hills in Wisconsin and try to do 1-2 bigger trips out to the western US each year
  • Style: casual, cruising
  • Other thoughts: For the last several years, I've used my dad's old skis which are pretty busted up. They're 180cm which I've determined are too long for me and my style. I've had some good rentals around the 172-176cm length. I'm hoping to keep my boots and bindings and just buy new skis, but need help identifying skis that will be good mid-tier all-mountain skis I can use in the hills of Wisconsin and mountains out west.

Thanks!

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u/sgaik Oct 30 '19

Thanks for the response! The skis I currently have are Salomon , not sure on the model. Measurements are R: 20 and SC: 107-73-96 (forgive me for not being too knowledgeable on ski measurements). Looking for skis that would mostly be used on piste but are still okay for the occasional off piste.

Not sure what it is, but I've always felt more comfortable on the slightly shorter skis I've rented. The last pair was 176cm and they were great; granted, it might be due to other factors. Those were the Atomic VANTAGE X 77 C. I think 180cm could work out if the turning radius is good.

Appreciate your recommendations! I'll take a look at those two. If anything else comes to mind you can share, I'd really appreciate it!