What should I know about twin tip skis before buying some used ones?

thebiologist · 20-12-08, 08:49 PM

I'm looking on ebay right now, not sure what to aim for.

I need to know if there's anything special about sizing these types of skis

I'm 6'2" and 190-200 lbs

Would 170-180cm be ok for me? Are there other measurements I should worry about aside from length?

I don't mind a little short, since I'm used to ski blades

I'm really inexperienced when it comes to any of this technical stuff about skis of any sort. I just want some decent, nicely priced skis (that don't look ridiculous, by the way, the simpler design the better in terms of aesthetics)

thebiologist · 21-12-08, 01:21 AM

Well I just bought a pair of K2 silencers (2008) off ebay for $180, in new condition.

Hopefully that was a good buy. The size was 179cm so that seems good

Any input appreciated

No bindings yet, I'll have to get those.

Conn · 21-12-08, 11:58 AM

Its gonna be very light, very flexy and very forgiving....

I would say if anything it's a tad short for you... with twin tips you're always gonna be losing ~10cm of ski, but.... for $180 you can't really go that wrong.

thebiologist · 21-12-08, 01:13 PM

what does forgiving mean with regard to skis?

and will i be able to get some halfway decent bindings for $100?

what's the difference between cheap bindings and expensive ones?

thanks

Conn · 21-12-08, 01:31 PM

Pick your poison, there is a LOT of difference between top end stuff and bottom.

I would say just go for some low end Head bindings. Head are usually good quality...

Forgiving.. easier in and out of turns mainly. A soft ski is easier to float about and make those turns a touch smoother. A piste carver will be stiffer and want you to be more aggresive, therefore it will push you back out of your turns harder and faster.

20-12-08, 08:49 PM	#1
thebiologist I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4	What should I know about twin tip skis before buying some used ones? I'm looking on ebay right now, not sure what to aim for. I need to know if there's anything special about sizing these types of skis I'm 6'2" and 190-200 lbs Would 170-180cm be ok for me? Are there other measurements I should worry about aside from length? I don't mind a little short, since I'm used to ski blades I'm really inexperienced when it comes to any of this technical stuff about skis of any sort. I just want some decent, nicely priced skis (that don't look ridiculous, by the way, the simpler design the better in terms of aesthetics) __________________

21-12-08, 01:21 AM	#2
thebiologist I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4	Well I just bought a pair of K2 silencers (2008) off ebay for $180, in new condition. Hopefully that was a good buy. The size was 179cm so that seems good Any input appreciated No bindings yet, I'll have to get those. __________________

21-12-08, 11:58 AM	#3
Conn I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	Its gonna be very light, very flexy and very forgiving.... I would say if anything it's a tad short for you... with twin tips you're always gonna be losing ~10cm of ski, but.... for $180 you can't really go that wrong.

21-12-08, 01:13 PM	#4
thebiologist I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4	what does forgiving mean with regard to skis? and will i be able to get some halfway decent bindings for $100? what's the difference between cheap bindings and expensive ones? thanks

21-12-08, 01:31 PM	#5
Conn I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	Pick your poison, there is a LOT of difference between top end stuff and bottom. I would say just go for some low end Head bindings. Head are usually good quality... Forgiving.. easier in and out of turns mainly. A soft ski is easier to float about and make those turns a touch smoother. A piste carver will be stiffer and want you to be more aggresive, therefore it will push you back out of your turns harder and faster.