So I finally had a chance to try out my first pair of “real” skis! Being an newly intermediate skier I bought a pair of K2 Tru Luv’s. I love them! Thanks for all the great advice to new skiers, Divas! I was able to control myself and did not feel out of control. Turning was not a problem. I’m no longer scared on steeper runs. While the skis are great… getting the skis was a little stressful.
I am a researcher… I love knowing what I want when I go into a store. After much research I went to a local ski shop that has a great reputation. I went in and asked if they carried K2’s. The young man immediately told me they had K2’s, but when I asked about the Tru Luv he told me that they did not have it. SO, I asked how much it would be if they ordered it. He promptly told me that it was last years model and that K2 was not making the Tru Luv this year. I told him that I had recently been on the K2 website and talked to people in an online forum. He told me I must have been mistaken and that I should not believe what I read online. I then asked him what ski he thought I should have. He suggested a few twin tip skis and a few other advanced to expert level skis. I left the store a little frustrated.
I ended up going online and buying a pair on E-bay… brand new with bindings for 300.00! They came in plastic. The seller was great and sent me a very detailed e-mail answering my many questions. I had the binding put on at the “store” I had gone before. They did a wonderful job attaching the bindings. I was a little peeved that they placed a sticker logo for their store on my skis labeling the skis left and right. I wouldn’t have minded if I had not had such a bad experience with the salesman.
On a positive note. I love my new skis.
I am a researcher… I love knowing what I want when I go into a store. After much research I went to a local ski shop that has a great reputation. I went in and asked if they carried K2’s. The young man immediately told me they had K2’s, but when I asked about the Tru Luv he told me that they did not have it. SO, I asked how much it would be if they ordered it. He promptly told me that it was last years model and that K2 was not making the Tru Luv this year. I told him that I had recently been on the K2 website and talked to people in an online forum. He told me I must have been mistaken and that I should not believe what I read online. I then asked him what ski he thought I should have. He suggested a few twin tip skis and a few other advanced to expert level skis. I left the store a little frustrated.
I ended up going online and buying a pair on E-bay… brand new with bindings for 300.00! They came in plastic. The seller was great and sent me a very detailed e-mail answering my many questions. I had the binding put on at the “store” I had gone before. They did a wonderful job attaching the bindings. I was a little peeved that they placed a sticker logo for their store on my skis labeling the skis left and right. I wouldn’t have minded if I had not had such a bad experience with the salesman.
On a positive note. I love my new skis.
) Enjoy!
