Entry level equipment packages (2012 season)
These packages are examples of what I suggest you buy to get into the sport for the first time or if you are upgrading to modern equipment from old touring or wooden skis. These are not performance skis but will serve you well and can become your rock skis when you upgrade to better skis later. No need to upgrade boots as that's where we put our money. If you go on to serious racing you might want to get into a high end boot. "Rock Skis" are very important in these days of low snowfall. Many times we are skiing on only an inch or two of snow with no idea what's under it. It's a shame to ruin an expensive pair of skis in such situations. So enter the market low and upgrade later and use the old ones for marginal conditions. Boots have to fit so make sure they are comfortable. Don't be afraid to splurge on good boots. The ones below are very good. You can spend twice as much to get lighter and a bit more performance, but there definitely is a point of "Diminishing Returns". I'll help you figure that out.
These prices will be available at FinnSisu during our buying event. We'll also go to Joe's for a slightly diff selection of items. You also get professional fit assistance that you won't get at stores like REI or Midwest Mtn or online. Watch e-mails for event times
There are upgrades and modifications that can be made. Be sure to talk to me at the events or by e-mail. I recommend getting you waxing supplies at Joes and your equipment at FinnSisu.
Below is a general overview on what you need as a first time buyer
For a more detailed anaylsis and how to decide what type of skier you are click here
Click here for a little wax theory
Click here to find out how wax and what tools to use
Skate
Ski (Rossignol Zymax $145 or Salomon Equip 8 $168)
Boots (Rossignol X10 $194 or Salomon Active 8 Skate $173)
Bindings to match boots ($55)
Poles ( OneWay 930/630 $45)
Tools and Wax
(Simple for casual skier, click
here for more serious
skier and more info for everyone)
Classic
Waxable
Ski (Atomic Pro $161 or Rossignol Zymax $145)
Performance waxless (Atomic Team Posi $185)
Boots (Rossignol X8 $145 or Salomon Pro Combi $165)
Bindings to match boots
Poles (OneWay 930/630 $45)
Tools and Wax
(Simple for casual skier, click
here for more
serious skier more info for everyone) Fastwax Slick Pro Blue for
tips and tails Swix felt/nylon combi brush
Waxless (a lower performance, less maintenance option)
Ski (Salomon Elite Grip 6 $135 or Atomic Motion 59 $138)
Boots (Rossignol X8 $145 or Salomon Pro Combi $165) possible to go lower on boots for waxless
Bindings to match boots
Poles (OneWay $45)
Tools and Wax ($30)
Fastwax Slick Pro Blue for tips and tails
Swix felt/nylon combi brush