What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

[Polar_Bus]

Hi folks, could you guys give me some tips on buying the right set of skis for a beginner? Any tips would be GREAT ! Thanks!

Rich

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

Well, I'd just keep an eye on craigslist and look for anything that's cheap. Just look them over to ensure that the bindings are in good condition, and that the skis are structurally sound. I found a pair for my son to learn on last spring for $30 that way, the people got rid of their boat and were selling off all the toys that went with it.

We went to the lake the next day, he got up on his second try with them and the rest is history. It's not like I gave him any great advise either, since I've never water skiid (I was pretty good on snow skis, but I'm sure that's totally different).

 

[arks]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

My whole family learned to ski on O'Brien "Performer" Combos. Don't know if they still sell 'em, but they were good quality skiis and easy to get up on.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

The key to a "beginner pair" of skis ..... they should have a wide rear end section. Compare a performance ski to a beginner ski and you will notice the width on the performance ski being narrow.

Get a bright color so you can find them again!

Composites are nice and cheap now too.

+1 on the O'Brien's

 

[Polar_Bus]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

Hows this deal sound? :

http://cgi.ebay.com/OBrien-Performe...eboarding_Waterskiing?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

Polar Bus you have a pm

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What's a good brand/style of beginner skis?

Some great deals right here on iboats http://www.iboats.com/Combo_Water_Skis/dm/*******.811601084--**********.494579183--view_id.217662