How do I convince husband I *need* more skis?

[mollmeister]

My quiver consists of one pair of skis. My snowboarder husband, who is utterly APPALLED at the cost of ski boots and skis, thinks that is just fine and dandy. I don't.

I am currently skiing K2 Lotta Luvs, which are mellow and fun no-brainers almost anywhere. But I also want something a little fatter and just a little tad stiffer for some of the deeper, steeper stuff we have been hitting.

Husband does not *get* my burning need.

Any thoughts on how to sway him? This is a pressing Gear Topic, right?

 

[Lori_K]

This is a pressing Gear Topic, right?

Truly, a pressing Gear Topic, and one that needs to be addressed!!

Usually it's the other way around-- hubby has to convince the wife that he "needs" new skis.

Hmm. Not sure I can help. Hubby & I both ski, and we tend to egg each other on when new skis are involved.

Is money an issue? Do you have a particular ski in mind, and can you find it for a discount, or find a demo pair for sale?

Or...possibly you are one of those women (like me) who would rather have nice skis than nice jewelry. Then you can convince him that you are not "high maintenance" like some women, and that a nice pair of skis is MUCH more appreciated than jewelry. (Usually cheaper, too!)

Good luck! And if all else fails, put it on the credit card, and tell him later.

 

[SnowHot]

I am currently skiing K2 Lotta Luvs, which are mellow and fun no-brainers almost anywhere. But I also want something a little fatter and just a little tad stiffer for some of the deeper, steeper stuff we have been hitting.

Husband does not *get* my burning need.

Any thoughts on how to sway him? This is a pressing Gear Topic, right?

Don't forget that your Lotta Luvs are a couple years old.

I wish I could help you with the persuasion of your husband, but mine tends to jump into the quiver pool a bit, himself......not only in skis but dirtbikes, and snowmobiles, so he doesn't say a peep when he sees a ski shaped box being dropped off by RD, my UPS driver.

As for your yen for a fatter ski......you definitely should do it!!!
When we skied in Summit County the past few days, I had tons more fun on the BlueHouse 171's than I did on my skinnier skis. I never demoed the Bros, because I was having so much fun skiing I dropped the ball on contacting Marsha.

Dooooo it!
Tell him Trekchick/aka SnowHot said so!

 

[SkiNurse]

Buy what skis you want for a birthday or anniversary present. Wrap them up and on the gift card put To: you From: Hubby.

Then, make sure you thank him for buying you exactly what you wanted!

Of, course. I'm single. What do I know?:ROTF:

 

[volklgirl]

Sorry

I can't really help you either . My hubby is an E-bay fanatic and skis just "show up" at our house on a regular basis. He's even smart enough to buy me "the best" first so I'm more likely to OK his next "need" .

 

[Pequenita]

the deeper, steeper stuff we have been hitting.

Well, as I lack a husband, I really don't have any tried and true advice, but I wonder what would happen if you just slow down to the point where he's consistently waiting for you at the bottom the deeper, steep stuff. And then say, "Man, if I just had fatter skis, I could keep up with you and your silly snowboard." Heh.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Ummmm, with Valentine's Day approaching, perhaps time to use your "charms?" Men can be convinced.....'nuff said!

 

[ski diva]

Get them at a really good price at the end of the season and make a big deal out of how much you've saved. ("Look, sweetie, it only cost $250. instead of $800. ! I HAD to buy them!")

That's what I did.

 

[geargrrl]

(serious answer) It all comes down to how you manage money in the relationship. Yours, his, ours? Do you meet the family budget goals and is another pair of skis a reasonable request, or does it take away from (paying down debt, savings, other financial goals) My hubby and I do money stuff together, as uncomfortable as that may be. But we've managed to acquire toys for both our passions over the years. (skiing, whitewater, mountain biking)

I know, I'm such a party pooper. But the way to handle these things is pragmatically- you have to show proof that there's no reason to complain about the expenditure. Does this mean working overtime, selling excess crap on ebay to pay for it, not paying off the mastercard for another few months or what?

If he's resistant, I'd be willing to show how to make it happen without affecting the agreed upon budget. Examples, the skis cost XX, I'll give up my morning latte, take the bus instead of driving, take a sack lunch instead of going out every day, this will free up YY amount of $$ and that will pay for the skis in ZZ months.

I know, who asked for practical. Convince him with sex instead.

gg

 

[skigrl27]

This is exactly why I got divorced.


Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[alta_gal83]

As for your yen for a fatter ski......you definitely should do it!!!
When we skied in Summit County the past few days, I had tons more fun on the BlueHouse 171's than I did on my skinnier skis. I never demoed the Bros, because I was having so much fun skiing I dropped the ball on contacting Marsha.
:

Oh SnowHot! How did you like the BH 171s? The BlueHouse demo day at Alta is the weekend after next and I was thinking about trying the 171s. I'm currently skiing the 160 - 165 range in skis (5'4 150lbs) and I don't know about 171s ... but oh so interested in trying a local product!

 

[Kimmyt]

This is exactly my problem with The Boy. To some extent, I think it's a snowboarder thing. Most boarders have one board. Period. End of story. In The Boy's mind, he doesn't see how there could possibly be a difference between equipment. A set of skis is aset of skis.

To combat this perception I have gotten him to start skiing. He still insists he won't be able to tell the difference between skis, but once I get him up a few levels I'll take him to a demo day and then we'll see what he says about owning several pairs of skis.....

(p.s. SkiDiva, I think we have need of an emoticon with devil horns )

 

[altagirl]

This is exactly my problem with The Boy. To some extent, I think it's a snowboarder thing. Most boarders have one board. Period. End of story. In The Boy's mind, he doesn't see how there could possibly be a difference between equipment. A set of skis is aset of skis.

To combat this perception I have gotten him to start skiing. He still insists he won't be able to tell the difference between skis, but once I get him up a few levels I'll take him to a demo day and then we'll see what he says about owning several pairs of skis.....

(p.s. SkiDiva, I think we have need of an emoticon with devil horns )

That's weird. Most of the boarders I know have a quiver of snowboards too... Maybe he's just not a gear person. Is there something else he's into - stereos, video games, car upgrades, music, tools, whatever. You can apply the same logic to anything.

If it's not a "there's no way we can afford it" thing - I'd just tell him it's what you want. Don't buy me jewelry or flowers or a fancy dinner - I want new skis. It shouldn't matter if he understands it or not.

 

[pinto]

Does he play golf? If so, he uses more than one club, right? It's the same theory.

(Although I see it might not make sense to a single snowboard user ... )

My strategy is, It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. That's not the best strategy for everyone, but it works for me. Then I promise I'll sell the old skis, but I never quite do.

Or I buy them and say, Don't worry about my birthday this year (it's in Jan, so that works well). OR I point out that I have never had a manicure, pedicure, facial, or any other sort of spa treatment aside from the odd massage, thus I've saved thousands already ...

Definitely try to get a really good deal on new old stock (last year's model) or a lightly used ski ... that is easier to swallow.

 

[skigrl27]

"I want new skis. It shouldn't matter if he understands it or not."

exactly. Just buy them & deal with the repercussions later. Of course...and again...I'm divorced, so I take no responsibility on the outcome here.

 

[SnowHot]

Oh SnowHot! How did you like the BH 171s? The BlueHouse demo day at Alta is the weekend after next and I was thinking about trying the 171s. I'm currently skiing the 160 - 165 range in skis (5'4 150lbs) and I don't know about 171s ... but oh so interested in trying a local product!

I'm 5'6" 120 lbs. I got the 171's because they were a bargain

I was really thinking, "what on earth am I doing with a ski that's 94 in the waist?"
I got them on the slopes on some serious hard pack, but wanted to try them out at home before packing them for the trip.
They are soft, really soft!
They were base high so I had them ground and waxed before they hit the snow. BUT!!! .......I really love them. Had tons of fun in the bumps at Abasin with them, and knew they were the best pick from my quiver for Breck on Monday.

They are soft enough and have a nice edge for edgehold, yet have the float and power to blow through stuff.

Makes me really really wanna get the Soft Bros!!!