New Ytest
Sign out
Bimmerpost
Login
BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read  
Go Back   BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board > The Sports Lounge

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-28-2016, 01:25 PM   #23
Jhenka
Private First Class
Jhenka's Avatar
United_States
31
Rep
191
Posts

 
Drives: 2015 M5
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2015 BMW M5  [0.00]
I'm an avid skier/snowboarder, started skiing at 6 snowboarding at 15.
Strictly a snowboarder now but here's my advice:

1) Go to a resort like Park City, Killington, Vail, Aspen etc. and rent their demo equipment, you'll get a feel of what type of ski's you like (shape and size)

2) Never buy equipment before or during the season, you're better off renting a season and picking up gear toward the end of the season (around march) at ski resort shops, or some online retailers. (places like the-house.com have awesome return policies and sales) You'll save hundred if not thousands of dollars by just waiting. Ski resorts usually have to get rid of their inventory toward the end of the season to make room for next years stuff. I picked up "Thirty Two" boots (snowboarding boots) for like $40 in Park City last March.

3) Comfort! Boots are the single most important thing you can buy. Most avid skiers that I know have them bake molded to their feet.

The reason why I mentioned the resorts above? They're image resorts with huge turnouts and get the highest variety of demo equipment.

Last edited by Jhenka; 11-28-2016 at 01:33 PM..
Appreciate 0
      12-09-2016, 12:02 PM   #24
catcher22
Captain
294
Rep
922
Posts

 
Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VRG_135 View Post
just never buy used gloves.
Or a used helmet...Never buy a used helmet!
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 03:20 AM   #25
Zane90
New Member
9
Rep
17
Posts

 
Drives: blue
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Germany

iTrader: (0)

Don't go skiing. That's my tip :P But I hate skiing.
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 08:30 AM   #26
VRG_135
Banned
United_States
837
Rep
1,944
Posts

 
Drives: 2012 Silver 135 DCT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Dallas Area (McKinney), TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by djDori_C View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by meehowhow View Post
When I used to ski, I had Salomon gear. But then I got into snowboarding and haven't looked back since! Good luck!
Same here, once I started snowboarding, I've never gone back to skiing
Snowboard=slow
Ski=fast

I wish the snow boarders would get the hell out of my way.
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 02:15 PM   #27
3GFX
Captain
3GFX's Avatar
Canada
723
Rep
912
Posts

 
Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

I'm an Elan and mostly Head brand guy.

Get some demos, rent what you have an eye on.

Also, try a local ski swap. I got a sweet pair of twin tip Elan's for cheap because they were a last year model.
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 02:17 PM   #28
VRG_135
Banned
United_States
837
Rep
1,944
Posts

 
Drives: 2012 Silver 135 DCT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Dallas Area (McKinney), TX

iTrader: (0)

Speaking of skiing....anyone going over the Presidents day weekend?
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 03:38 PM   #29
R3dliner
Lieutenant Colonel
R3dliner's Avatar
United_States
935
Rep
1,930
Posts

 
Drives: 18 M3 6MT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: NYC

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VRG_135 View Post
Snowboard=slow
Ski=fast

I wish the snow boarders would get the hell out of my way.
that's odd its always the skiiers that get in my way lol.
I've easily hit 60 mph on my board
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 03:44 PM   #30
R3dliner
Lieutenant Colonel
R3dliner's Avatar
United_States
935
Rep
1,930
Posts

 
Drives: 18 M3 6MT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: NYC

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VRG_135 View Post
Speaking of skiing....anyone going over the Presidents day weekend?
yea back to shitty east coast snowboarding
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 03:59 PM   #31
VRG_135
Banned
United_States
837
Rep
1,944
Posts

 
Drives: 2012 Silver 135 DCT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Dallas Area (McKinney), TX

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by R3dliner View Post
that's odd its always the skiiers that get in my way lol.
I've easily hit 60 mph on my board
Then you are one of the few. Its Taos for me next month.
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2017, 04:26 PM   #32
R3dliner
Lieutenant Colonel
R3dliner's Avatar
United_States
935
Rep
1,930
Posts

 
Drives: 18 M3 6MT
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: NYC

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by VRG_135 View Post
Then you are one of the few. Its Taos for me next month.
Every time I pass a skier going fast they always curse me or say something smart. I think skier just don't see a lot of snowboarders bombing down the mountain.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:18 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST