I've been trying to get up on a single ski for over a year now and not much luck. Dropping one is problematic as well. On 2, i'm fine, but unable to get out of the water on 1. I've been given 2 different slalom skis, but I don't think either one will work well for a beginner at my size. (see my other thread on the HO SVT 67" and was also given an old taperflex (also 67" I believe)). I'm currently 182 and 6'3", and lost about 20lbs over the winter, but still having trouble w/ this. Gloves are helping w/ the grip on the handle, but I either plow, or go over the top of the ski.
I am wondering if a larger ski would help. I have no aspirations of competition, this is just for fun. As such, I've found a connely outlaw 69" for sale a few hours away that is in good condition for asking price of $150. Also found a NOS HO Rival 68" but w/o bindings. So I have a couple of questions. would either of these work, or is one preferred in my situation? Will the bindings on the HO SVT I was given switch over to the rival? (I've looked at the pics and don't think I see enough holes to mount them, but I know nothing about fitting bindings)
here are the skis in question:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371291411616?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/spo/5022702382.html
Thanks for any help.
I am wondering if a larger ski would help. I have no aspirations of competition, this is just for fun. As such, I've found a connely outlaw 69" for sale a few hours away that is in good condition for asking price of $150. Also found a NOS HO Rival 68" but w/o bindings. So I have a couple of questions. would either of these work, or is one preferred in my situation? Will the bindings on the HO SVT I was given switch over to the rival? (I've looked at the pics and don't think I see enough holes to mount them, but I know nothing about fitting bindings)
here are the skis in question:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/371291411616?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/spo/5022702382.html
Thanks for any help.