How often do you replace your skis?

[bounceswoosh]

I think the best piece of tuning equipment I ended up with aside from the iron was a true bar. I looked recently at a new pair I bought last spring and haven't used yet and the bases are clearly concave. I'm glad I noticed so I can get them tuned. I think skiing on them would have been very frustrating.

That's a good idea! I have made friends with Doug from pugski. He works at a shop in Breck, so when I get bindings mounted, I take them to him and tell him to figure out what, if anything, they need done. He's very thoughtful.

 

[SnowHot]

I think the best piece of tuning equipment I ended up with aside from the iron was a true bar. I looked recently at a new pair I bought last spring and haven't used yet and the bases are clearly concave. I'm glad I noticed so I can get them tuned. I think skiing on them would have been very frustrating.

True Bar for the win!!

 

[bounceswoosh]

I actually have just instituted a "payment plan" to myself that I think will slow down my ski purchases. And that's a good thing.

I know, I know - also contrary to the site ethos ;-)

 

[VickiK]

@ski diva set a good example for us, enabling the anti-enabling.

 

[bounceswoosh]

@ski diva set a good example for us, enabling the anti-enabling.

Yeah, as I wrote that, I was thinking - the enabling doesn't really come from the site founder, does it? But it's still a pretty strong trend here.

 

[SallyCat]

I think a lot of my "gear" shopping last spring was an expression of my sadness at the season ending. Looking at and buying ski stuff was a way to sort of extend it. Now that time on snow is imminent, I just want to get out and play. Time shopping is time not skiing!

 

[badger]

I think the best piece of tuning equipment I ended up with aside from the iron was a true bar. I looked recently at a new pair I bought last spring and haven't used yet and the bases are clearly concave. I'm glad I noticed so I can get them tuned. I think skiing on them would have been very frustrating.

You've got that right. I experienced first-hand the downfall of not checking a new pair of skis before using them. I was excited to start the season---several years ago--- on my new pair of Sollys up at Purgatory. As soon as I disembarked the lift I knew something was off. Initially I assumed it was Me. A fledgling intermediate then, so what did I know............
I was having so much trouble controlling these skis!!!
Just could not steer these for the life of me. Every turn was a disaster waiting to happen; until it did.
I was out of control and hit a small bump that sent me flying into another bump where I thought I had broken my Patella for sure. The outcome was a really awesome sled ride with the Ski Patrol that was worth the price of admission to be a recipient of the awesome skiing skills Patrollers use to get you down the hill over varied terrain.

Now I check the concavity of all new skis. Or any bought used.

 

[Fluffy Kitty]

Looking at and buying ski stuff was a way to sort of extend it.

I often window-shop online on weeks I can't go.

I think the best piece of tuning equipment I ended up with aside from the iron was a true bar.

Quick general advice: check the flatness of the iron with the true bar.

 

[SallyCat]

Quick general advice: check the flatness of the iron with the true bar.

Yes, completely concave, which apparently is common? I sanded it down relatively flat.

 

[SnowHot]

I actually have just instituted a "payment plan" to myself that I think will slow down my ski purchases. And that's a good thing.

I know, I know - also contrary to the site ethos ;-)

I can help you with that.

 

[Fluffy Kitty]

Yes, completely concave, which apparently is common? I sanded it down relatively flat.

I did that to mine, too, and I can finally wax with one or two smooth strokes like they do on videos. Yes, very common among cheaper irons; usually not a problem, but inconvenient and confusing to novices.

 

[bounceswoosh]

I can help you with that.

Define "help" ...

This is my mountain bike / ski savings account ...and I really really want a high end mountain bike.

 

[SnowHot]

Define "help" ...

This is my mountain bike / ski savings account ...and I really really want a high end mountain bike.

Trust me.

 

[Moonrocket]

I bought my S7s after a demo day at Loveland when my daughter stayed at the nursery and was almost 1. She is almost 7 now... I ski 20-30 days a year.

I bought alpine boots this summer on clearance (mine are mounted AT). I think that's a sign I'm on the hunt. Although I still love my S7s. I think I want better bump skis as a first priority.

It looks like I will be pulling out my trusty Vokl 20/20s for Thanksgiving (skis prior to S7s) if we don't get some serious snow this week. At least I can test out my new boots.

 

[vickie]

I do not replace my skis. They replace themselves.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[Jilly]

I think that should be a new Diva mantra....

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

My first skis were 178 cm Heads back in 1968. These are now in the antique display at Suicide 6 Vermont after skiing on them until 1998!
My first shaped skis were Elan's in 1998 and I skied on them until the edge came out in 2003.

Now in my quivver are:

Rock Skis 2003 Atomic C-9 160 cm
Slalom: 2008 Atomic Foxy Mama 150 cm (124/74/108)
Giant Slalom: 2010 Atomic Varioflex 157 cm (122/75/109)
All Mountain: 2009 K2 Burnin Luv 156 cm (117/70/101)
Vermont Only-All Mountain: 2013 K2 Super Burnin 160 cm (121/72/106)

I think tomorrow I'll be replacing the Burnin Luvs with:

All Mountain 2017 K2 Luv Machine 74Ti 160 cm (121/74/107)

 

[newboots]

I think tomorrow I'll be replacing the Burnin Luvs with:

All Mountain 2017 K2 Luv Machine 74Ti 160 cm (121/74/107)

Clearly, you are not replacing them. They replace themselves! (See above)

 

[snowski/swimmouse]

I think I've plum worn out the Burnin Luvs; They'll be my new rock ski and the old rock skis will go to some college student...

 

[Fluffy Kitty]

Clearly, you are not replacing them. They replace themselves! (See above)

So, just before I hit 120 days on the T88s, they will magically turn into Soul 7s?

I think I've plum worn out the Burnin Luvs; They'll be my new rock ski and the old rock skis will go to some college student...

The cycle of life continues...