new slalom ski

[Whitetail15]

i want to buy a new (to me) ski, but have no idea where to start. right now i ski an old ho ski that was new in 1992. i think it is a mach 1 or something. i am able to ski a course at 15 off at 30-32 mph without a problem. i want to get ski that i can grow into ski level wise. i will never ski faster than 32, mostly 30.

are two boots better than one
is there a better chance of getting hurt with two boots (i cant afford to get hurt)

i ski a 2005 sn 196 if it matters.

i wil probably buy used be get the most for the money, maybe a 1-2 year old model that can save me alot of money.

thanks for the help

[jamiewilson3]

Double boots are better than 1.

Skis are a 100% individual choice. If you are looking for used, high quality skis, check out www.ski-it.again.com. Also, Goode has skis available that are new blemished, and used skis. Call them for a dialogue.

[Quinner]

Double boots are better than 1.

Totally disagree with this as a general rule, personal preference yes, better not necessarily.

Pros: some say they have better control
Cons: more drag on starts, if only front foot releases on a bad fall bad things can happen.

[swc5150]

Hey Chris,
I think you'd be happiest with a D3 CX. D3's site has them on closeout right now, so you can save some good change. It's an extremely forgiving ski, that is still capable of running some shorter line passes. D3's tend to be more narrow than other skis, making it a little more difficult for some on deep water starts, but you'll be fine with it. As for bindings, I've had everything single to double, to double Goode hard shells, and always seem to fall back to single high-wrap. I think it's simply preference. I like to hang my rear foot out at each length change, so my double days are probably over for good.

You could also borrow my Connelly Big Easy if you want;-)

[2gofaster]

You can't go wrong with the Radar Senate or Senate C design either. Even brand spanking new a Senate is less than $350 and a C version(full carbon) is less than $550 blank.

[Mikeski]

I like my Obrien Sixam SS. Many of my friends have ridden it an like it better than their own skis. It's much more forgiving than the Goode it replaced and I don't think I lost anything.

It would also help to get your weight and age? If you are running 32/15off I can't help but think you will soon improve to the point where you only ski 34 unless you are mature enough that 32 is your tournament speed.

I have not worked in a "pro-shop" for over a decade so my information is very very dated.

[NCH2oSki]

I'm partial to the sixam's also, sixam ss's can be found at good prices and its a nice stable fast ski or, you might look at an obrien 7, which is the same mold as the sixam 2.0 but with a less expensive core than the sixams.

Check out ski it again, or the guys at h2ozmosis.

[Whitetail15]

i am 5' 11' tall and weigh 182 without wet suit and jacket. thanks for all the help guys. suggestions on lenght too would help.

[Giles]

obrien sixam ss should really be preferred at skis. i have rode it n enjoyed more than at skis. so i suggest sixam is much better

[buffett98]

big bucks, agree with d3 or radar. I have a Radar Senate, skiied single digits in great shape for sale, let me know and I can send you some pics. If that doesn't work, definitely check out ski-it-again, that's where I get all my used gear. Some is also new and closed out there.
Brian