First off, I wanted to thank everyone that has commented and helped me in this short time of re-discovering love of the snow. Since deciding that I wanted to do this again, last night marked the 2nd time out. I mainly just hung around the beginner runs, ventured into the intermediate a few times, but the relaxing back and forth, weaving in and out of the side cut trails, this is what I'm looking for.
The boards....
So the sale for the MNP never worked out. If anyone is in the Hartford, CT area, check out facebook marketplace. I purchased a set of Head Liner 94cm boards from someone local to me. They are older boards but in wonderful shape with Tyrolia bindings. They are noticeably "thinner" than the Salomons that I had, and a lot more flexible. They flex is a lot more forgiving and fun than the rigidity of the Salomons I'd imagine the wood core in the Heads makes the difference. The shape is nice with a decent side-cut to add the control I was looking for. They are ALOT more stable than the Salomons. I had no issues going faster and with the deeper side-cut was able to control and stop or slow down. I know these are just starters for most, but for me, it's what I'm looking for. I am using them to "ski." I'm sure at some point I will upgrade to maybe a little wider, maybe a little longer, but for now, I'm very happy with my purchase.
The boots...
My boots are Lange Vector 7. I purchased them used. They were used once with a scratch. They were not fit for me, but they work. I plan on using them until a local shop has a pair for sale. I plan on taking them on the off season to see if there are any adjustments that could be made to make them a little better for me. I do not get sore from them, no blisters, no pressure spots, and they are 1,000 times better and more comfortable than rentals. I'm sure with a few little adjustments I could have them for a long time.
The only thing that will be left for me in the off season is to find a nice set of pants or bibs(don't know if anyone even uses them anymore) to replace my sweatpants under wind pants that I am doing now. And gloves... I need to find a nice set of gloves. Both may actually be done at a local shop this weekend with the 50% off sale they are having.
Thanks again to everyone in this forum for being absolutely non-judgmental and offering all of the advice that you have given. I can honestly say that as obsessed as I am with golf, I am okay with the snow hanging around a little bit longer to enjoy the rest of the ski season.
Mike
The boards....
So the sale for the MNP never worked out. If anyone is in the Hartford, CT area, check out facebook marketplace. I purchased a set of Head Liner 94cm boards from someone local to me. They are older boards but in wonderful shape with Tyrolia bindings. They are noticeably "thinner" than the Salomons that I had, and a lot more flexible. They flex is a lot more forgiving and fun than the rigidity of the Salomons I'd imagine the wood core in the Heads makes the difference. The shape is nice with a decent side-cut to add the control I was looking for. They are ALOT more stable than the Salomons. I had no issues going faster and with the deeper side-cut was able to control and stop or slow down. I know these are just starters for most, but for me, it's what I'm looking for. I am using them to "ski." I'm sure at some point I will upgrade to maybe a little wider, maybe a little longer, but for now, I'm very happy with my purchase.
The boots...
My boots are Lange Vector 7. I purchased them used. They were used once with a scratch. They were not fit for me, but they work. I plan on using them until a local shop has a pair for sale. I plan on taking them on the off season to see if there are any adjustments that could be made to make them a little better for me. I do not get sore from them, no blisters, no pressure spots, and they are 1,000 times better and more comfortable than rentals. I'm sure with a few little adjustments I could have them for a long time.
The only thing that will be left for me in the off season is to find a nice set of pants or bibs(don't know if anyone even uses them anymore) to replace my sweatpants under wind pants that I am doing now. And gloves... I need to find a nice set of gloves. Both may actually be done at a local shop this weekend with the 50% off sale they are having.
Thanks again to everyone in this forum for being absolutely non-judgmental and offering all of the advice that you have given. I can honestly say that as obsessed as I am with golf, I am okay with the snow hanging around a little bit longer to enjoy the rest of the ski season.
Mike
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