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Can my grown up son borrow my short skis?

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:54:56 GMT

I am female, about 5 foot 6ins, and my son is wondering if he can borrow my skis to save the cost of hiring some. He is very slim, and about 5 foot 11 ins.
I know its not ideal, and he is so much taller than me , but would it be possible,,, safe etc, or just totally ridiculous?

Re:Can my grown up son borrow my short skis?

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:06:59 GMT

You will at the very least have to keep changing the bindings to fit who evers boots if that makes sence. Also the bindings may not be suitable for him.

Can my grown up son borrow my short skis?

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 14:49:52 GMT

tropicana wrote:I am female, about 5 foot 6ins, and my son is wondering if he can borrow my skis to save the cost of hiring some. He is very slim, and about 5 foot 11 ins.
I know its not ideal, and he is so much taller than me , but would it be possible,,, safe etc, or just totally ridiculous?

What type of skis are they and what level skier is he?

Can my grown up son borrow my short skis?

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:08:27 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

tropicana wrote:I am female, about 5 foot 6ins, and my son is wondering if he can borrow my skis to save the cost of hiring some. He is very slim, and about 5 foot 11 ins.
I know its not ideal, and he is so much taller than me , but would it be possible,,, safe etc, or just totally ridiculous?

What type of skis are they and what level skier is he?

Size of his feet will be crucial if the bindings are not on a rail, as most bindings will only adjust a few sizes in boot sole length.

Are you happy for him to trash your skis, that extra height will provide lots more leverage to bend your skis.

Re:Can my grown up son borrow my short skis?

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:33:33 GMT

yes i see what you mean....
maybe its best he doesnt use them... they could be broken, trashed and then where does that leave me? hhhmmm.. :(