Twin tips for teaching?

SKIandSKY · 28-01-12, 03:15 AM

Hi,

Brand new member here on a phone so hard to research the old posts...I am a Level I PSIA instructor at a small eastern resort. Lots of ice, slush, fake snow, but sometimes the real stuff. I want a twin tip that'll do it all and allow me to ride switch as I often do in lessons to observe my students behind me. Not a park skier but would like to get some butters down and small jumps. Something light (carry my gear a lot) and attractive without going over 500 bucks. No hurry, sprained ankle from sketchy skydive last summer still hurts but I can still turn fairly well this year. 37 years old but decent shape. Nothing longer than a 160 cm. What ski is best for me?

Thanks!

aham73 · 09-02-12, 04:54 PM

IDK if they still make them, but my Line FX 7.3 Darkstars are a semi twin tip design. Skiing switch is easy and the rear tips don't catch. But they're a great all mountain ski for the icy conditions we have here in the east. Very pretty skis too. Matte yellow and navy.

frynation · 21-03-12, 09:10 PM

my 2010 threats by salamon seem to fit the description.

28-01-12, 03:15 AM	#1
SKIandSKY I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Twin tips for teaching? Hi, Brand new member here on a phone so hard to research the old posts...I am a Level I PSIA instructor at a small eastern resort. Lots of ice, slush, fake snow, but sometimes the real stuff. I want a twin tip that'll do it all and allow me to ride switch as I often do in lessons to observe my students behind me. Not a park skier but would like to get some butters down and small jumps. Something light (carry my gear a lot) and attractive without going over 500 bucks. No hurry, sprained ankle from sketchy skydive last summer still hurts but I can still turn fairly well this year. 37 years old but decent shape. Nothing longer than a 160 cm. What ski is best for me? Thanks! __________________

09-02-12, 04:54 PM	#2
aham73 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6	IDK if they still make them, but my Line FX 7.3 Darkstars are a semi twin tip design. Skiing switch is easy and the rear tips don't catch. But they're a great all mountain ski for the icy conditions we have here in the east. Very pretty skis too. Matte yellow and navy. __________________ __________________ My Quiver of two: Line FX 7.3 Darkstars

21-03-12, 09:10 PM	#3
frynation I haven't picked a title Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Green Bay Posts: 8	my 2010 threats by salamon seem to fit the description.