Help Needed: Ski selection - beginner

[Solongo]

I'm switching to skiing and looking for help to decide which skis would a better fit to start with.
I'm 5'1" and 120 lbs, very athletic and quick learner.

I came the following used skis and would like insight. I don't want to invest in proper skis until I become a bit proficient as skiing first.

152 cm Elan wave magic skis and fusion Elu9 bindings
144 cm Salomon Attack Spaceframe

Look forwarding to hearing your feedbacks

Thanks!
Solongo

 

[Jilly]

I'm not up on Elan skis, but I help at a shop that is a Salomon dealer. Can't say I've ever heard of the Attack Spaceframe. Where are you looking at either of these skis?

 

[Solongo]

I'm in Alberta, Canada. Looking on Kijiji for used ones to get me started instead of paying for rentals. I'm attaching a picture of the Salomon one that's on the add I saw.

 

[Jilly]

Those are rental skis that someone has "picked" up....

So where are you skiing...Banff...Louise...guess not Castle right now? What about your boots? Have you seen a fitter?

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Elan wave series dates back to circa 2008 or so, possibly a year or two earlier.

OP is far better off spending a little more and getting a more recent (if used) ski, also spend $ on decent boots and a good fit.

 

[Solongo]

Those are rental skis that someone has "picked" up....

So where are you skiing...Banff...Louise...guess not Castle right now? What about your boots? Have you seen a fitter?

Yes, I have fitted boots already. Picked them up at Whistler, woohoo. I just didn't want to invest in skis until I get a good handle and can decide. I'll be hitting the local hills here, Louise and Sunshine .. snow here is poor but better than South or Whister :D.
Thank you for your reply! Sounds like I'll be going with the Elan pairs

 

[elemmac]

If you can get the Elan skis for a good price (keeping in mind they are 5+ years old), they'd be a great ski to start out on and learn basic carving technique. I wouldn't be surprised if you end up keeping them as a carver in the future, and get something newer for an everyday ski.

 

[Jilly]

Did you get fitted by Barry? Ski Connexions? Check with Monods and see if the have anything on sale yet.

 

[Solongo]

Thank you for the tips! I went to Fanatyk in main village, pretty happy with the boots so far but need to get out there and start practicing

 

[Jilly]

He's second best!! So they will be good. Now to get you skis....

 

[maggie198]

Keep in mind, at this time of the year you can get great deals on new skis. Or last year's models (even 2 yrs) unused can be had cheaply from many ski shops that have older stock left. I bought a pair of Salomon Topazes several years ago, brand new with bindings for $200. They were demos that never went out, so the shop never even mouted the bindings.

 

[Jilly]

Keep an eye on this site....https://www.comorsports.com/

 

[Albertan ski girl]

Hi, Solongo, welcome to ski diva! If you are interested in a pair of beginner's skis - I may have a pair for you. PM me, and I'll give you the info, and if you're close to Calgary, I can drop them off with you.

 

[Solongo]

Keep in mind, at this time of the year you can get great deals on new skis. Or last year's models (even 2 yrs) unused can be had cheaply from many ski shops that have older stock left. I bought a pair of Salomon Topazes several years ago, brand new with bindings for $200. They were demos that never went out, so the shop never even mouted the bindings.

Yeah, that's a great deal and steal you got there! I'm still looking and searching adds and sites, learning as I go . Bought me Spring season pass just now, just missing skis hehe

 

[Solongo]

Hi, Solongo, welcome to ski diva! If you are interested in a pair of beginner's skis - I may have a pair for you. PM me, and I'll give you the info, and if you're close to Calgary, I can drop them off with you.

Hi Albertan ski girl, I messaged you a few days ago, I hope you got my message.
Look forward to hearing from you soon

 

[Albertan ski girl]

Just PMd you!