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What kind of skis/bindings should I buy?

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Chipwiththedrip
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Hey there!

I’ve been skiing for a long time (6+ years), but I usually just rent skis from my local ski shop and use whatever they give me, no questions asked. I haven’t really noticed any huge improvement until this past season, and I enjoy skiing more than I ever have before because of it. I figured that since I enjoy skiing so much now, it’s time to take it to the next level and get my own skis, bindings, boots, etc. So, what should I get?

I’m a younger kid, small and skinny for my age (currently about 5’1.5” tall, and roughly 95 lbs). Based on my current growth, I’m estimating I’ll be at around 5’4” when the season starts back up again. I’m guessing I would need a ski that’s around a 160, but I’m no expert. As for what I enjoy doing on the slopes, I’m sort of all over the place. I spend most of my time going down marked trails, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, like any average person. I also really enjoy going into glades when I have the option, but I tend to take them a bit slower to be safe. I don’t hit the park too often, but I’m interested in getting into it a bit next season. I don’t expect to be throwing backflips left and right, but I plan on learning how to do some rails, a few jump tricks, and other not too crazy things like that.

I’ve done some researching, but I just can’t quite figure out what I would need to take my skiing ability and experience up a notch. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Apr 18 2019 3:45PM
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Non_State_Actor
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ChipwiththedripHey there!

I’ve been skiing for a long time (6+ years), but I usually just rent skis from my local ski shop and use whatever they give me, no questions asked. I haven’t really noticed any huge improvement until this past season, and I enjoy skiing more than I ever have before because of it. I figured that since I enjoy skiing so much now, it’s time to take it to the next level and get my own skis, bindings, boots, etc. So, what should I get?

I’m a younger kid, small and skinny for my age (currently about 5’1.5” tall, and roughly 95 lbs). Based on my current growth, I’m estimating I’ll be at around 5’4” when the season starts back up again. I’m guessing I would need a ski that’s around a 160, but I’m no expert. As for what I enjoy doing on the slopes, I’m sort of all over the place. I spend most of my time going down marked trails, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, like any average person. I also really enjoy going into glades when I have the option, but I tend to take them a bit slower to be safe. I don’t hit the park too often, but I’m interested in getting into it a bit next season. I don’t expect to be throwing backflips left and right, but I plan on learning how to do some rails, a few jump tricks, and other not too crazy things like that.

I’ve done some researching, but I just can’t quite figure out what I would need to take my skiing ability and experience up a notch. Any information is greatly appreciated!


Where do you ski primarily?
Apr 18 2019 10:52PM
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Chipwiththedrip
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mystery3Where do you ski primarily?


I ski normally in the Northeastern US. My main mountain is Sunapee in NH, but I hit up places all around NH and VT
Apr 18 2019 10:53PM
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Non_State_Actor
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ChipwiththedripI ski normally in the Northeastern US. My main mountain is Sunapee in NH, but I hit up places all around NH and VT


Yeah, I don't really know much relating to east coast skis, and my kids are not old enough for me to have researched "tweeter" skis like Armada ARV 84. The ARV 96 might be a good call in a 163, J Skis Allplay in a 164?

Do you have a budget in mind?

You can probably go ahead and look for a pair of Attack 13s, STH 13s, or Pivot 12s and buy whatever you can find a great deal on this spring.

Have you only ever used fleet rental skis, like the cheapest ones? Never opted for the "performance" package or anything?
Apr 19 2019 12:46AM
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iamnotfinnn
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Maybe line honey badgers with look bindings
Apr 19 2019 8:58AM
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FruitBootPro
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Head Supershapes
Apr 19 2019 9:11AM
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Chipwiththedrip
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mystery3Yeah, I don't really know much relating to east coast skis, and my kids are not old enough for me to have researched "tweeter" skis like Armada ARV 84. The ARV 96 might be a good call in a 163, J Skis Allplay in a 164?

Do you have a budget in mind?

You can probably go ahead and look for a pair of Attack 13s, STH 13s, or Pivot 12s and buy whatever you can find a great deal on this spring.

Have you only ever used fleet rental skis, like the cheapest ones? Never opted for the "performance" package or anything?


I will definitely take a look at some of your suggestions! I don’t have an exact budget in mind but obviously I’d prefer to not pay $900 for a pair of new Rossi’s that don’t even have bindings. Preferably something less than $5-600, including or not including bindings.

My local ski shop doesnt have any kind of special performance package, you basically just pay them the fee and you get what you get and move on.
Apr 19 2019 9:20AM
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sambuswell
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Buy something with a versatile waist width (90-100ish) for next year used, imo it's a waste to spend a bunch on a pair of skis you know you will outgrow quickly. For bindings, something with some range of adjustment will let you use your skis without a remount if you go up a boot size. Attacks, sth2s, maybe even something with a griffon or attack demo binding if you can find a good deal. You can find really good deals on ebay and craigslist during the off-season depending on where you live too
Apr 19 2019 10:18PM
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