OMG I'm in love

soo exicted just brought my first pair of skis on a impusle buy, they are like a royce rolls compared to the hire skis !! don't know why i didn't do it before. K2 burning Luv talk about make the job easier unreal - tried them in a fridge and now can't wait to do the real stuff :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well done, now you will never go back and of course the expense starts :D

expense!! surely its cheaper than renting?? i do have a silly question that you might be able to help me with - is it best to keep a left and right ski or should i mix them up?? :!:

Debiski wrote:expense!! surely its cheaper than renting?? i do have a silly question that you might be able to help me with - is it best to keep a left and right ski or should i mix them up?? :!:

I like to have a left and right ski and you will find that out when you use them ...... expense, air transport costs for one is always a consideration but the pro's out weigh the cons :D

Ian, you say the pros out weigh the cons. For the benefit of someone like me who is constantly mulling over this choice, could you just summarise what you believe the pros of having your own skis are ?

billip1 wrote:Ian, you say the pros out weigh the cons. For the benefit of someone like me who is constantly mulling over this choice, could you just summarise what you believe the pros of having your own skis are ?

I'll try and list some pros and cons ......

Pros
1. No more waiting around in ski shops
2. No need to get used to different types of skis
3. Skis that will always be in top condition


Con's

1. Initial expense
2. Service costs
3. Transport costs
4. Lugging around a heavy ski bag.
5. Theft of your skis is a consideration

Now I could sit here adding more to the list but I have to go to Heathrow in an hour and I have not had lunch !!!
IMO for intermediates and above buy your own.

i'll second that i'm immediate (i think) happy on blues and reds but need lots more hours, the feel of the skis i have just brought are totally different to anything i have hired, i have far more control and they certainly make it a lot easier, hiring costs are just far to much for me, last year on 2 hols cost me as much as to buy my new ones its a no brainer to rent as far as i can see :lol: :lol:

Debiski wrote:i'll second that i'm immediate (i think) happy on blues and reds but need lots more hours, the feel of the skis i have just brought are totally different to anything i have hired, i have far more control and they certainly make it a lot easier, hiring costs are just far to much for me, last year on 2 hols cost me as much as to buy my new ones its a no brainer to rent as far as i can see :lol: :lol:

I mentioned this in another thread that the ski shops have missed a trick as it is still cheaper to transport your skis e.g. Easy jet as to hire in resort. Around about 10% would do the trick but then again I don't think the hire shops would want me as a customer as I would not be palmed off with rubbish. Now I really do have to get to Heathrow :wink: