artjax
Diva in Training
Hi - I'm totally new to Ski Diva, but not new to skiing. I started when I was 5, (Belleayre Mtn, NY) and skied religiously, every winter weekend until my teens, when I got...distracted.
I suppose income, or lack there of kept me from the slopes until well after college, and then more distraction from work, married life, having a partner who doesn't ski (and has no interest whatsoever in learning,) have STILL kept me from the slopes, even though I now live in Maine and am a stone's throw from some great East Coast skiing.
Today on a whim, I noticed a local (Rodgers) shop with a HUGE sale, and well, I decided that this was the year that I ski again. The owner of the store seemed to know his stuff really well, took a lot of time with me, and really listened to the kind of skier I was/am and would like to be. And because it was last years stuff I got everything 50% off the last sale price - so a complete set up for less than $600.
I ended up getting a pair of Elan Black Magic ski's, Elan bindings, and Atomic B70 boots. I usually don't buy stuff on a whim, especially stuff I haven't researched, but I was in a weird mood, and the staff there was SO good - I couldn't resist.
My preliminary research shows that these ski's are pretty well liked - but what do you think???
Also, any New Englanders/Mainers out there who can suggest which "local" mountains are a good place for me to start? I was thinking Saddleback or Sunday River, but I'd love to hear other suggestions!
Thanks, and I look forward to some great conversation here, as well as a stellar ski season!
I suppose income, or lack there of kept me from the slopes until well after college, and then more distraction from work, married life, having a partner who doesn't ski (and has no interest whatsoever in learning,) have STILL kept me from the slopes, even though I now live in Maine and am a stone's throw from some great East Coast skiing.
Today on a whim, I noticed a local (Rodgers) shop with a HUGE sale, and well, I decided that this was the year that I ski again. The owner of the store seemed to know his stuff really well, took a lot of time with me, and really listened to the kind of skier I was/am and would like to be. And because it was last years stuff I got everything 50% off the last sale price - so a complete set up for less than $600.
I ended up getting a pair of Elan Black Magic ski's, Elan bindings, and Atomic B70 boots. I usually don't buy stuff on a whim, especially stuff I haven't researched, but I was in a weird mood, and the staff there was SO good - I couldn't resist.
My preliminary research shows that these ski's are pretty well liked - but what do you think???
Also, any New Englanders/Mainers out there who can suggest which "local" mountains are a good place for me to start? I was thinking Saddleback or Sunday River, but I'd love to hear other suggestions!
Thanks, and I look forward to some great conversation here, as well as a stellar ski season!
), less crowding. Once you're back "in the groove," come on up to Sugarloaf! (my home mountain) Best aspect is their treatment of day skiers: great shuttle service (constant) from day parking lots to base, never a problem leaving a boot bag in lodge, lots of good blue terrain. Sunday River probably has more blue stuff, but their day parking situation is less accommodating, and the crowds can be substantial. 
