| Due to the great variety of skis available, the | | | | Experimenting with skis from various manufacturers |
| beginner can easily become confused as to what | | | | and skis made of different materials will help when it |
| equipment to get. Instead of buying a set of ski | | | | comes time to buy your own equipment. By then |
| equipment right away, renting is a good option to | | | | you will know exactly what works for you. |
| consider. Here are some tips to help the beginning | | | | Buying Ski Equipment |
| skier aong either path. | | | | After a couple of seasons of skiing, you will probably |
| Renting Ski Equipment | | | | want your own equipment. |
| Beginning skiers are usually better off renting their ski | | | | Information you'll need to tell the sales person: |
| equipment, for the first season at least. It can be an | | | | - how the skis will be used -- on or off trail, groomed |
| expensive mistake to buy boots, poles and a full set | | | | snow or powder, speed or stability |
| of skis, when you don't yet have the experience to | | | | - your skiing ability |
| choose the proper equipment. | | | | - your height and weight |
| Ski resorts usually have very knowledgeable staffs in | | | | - preferred length of skis |
| their rental shops. They can be very helpful in | | | | - for woman or man. |
| choosing appropriate equipment for each skier. They | | | | The staff in the ski shop, usually seasoned skiers, will |
| will take into account height, weight, skiing ability and | | | | help you make a good choice in your purchase. Be |
| skiing style, as well as the current snow conditions. | | | | sure to give them as many details as possible about |
| The rental shop staff has no interest in pushing one | | | | your skiing ability and style. This will enable them to |
| brand over another, because once you pay the rental | | | | guide you toward a suitable pair of skis for your |
| fee you have your choice of any equipment in the | | | | needs. |
| shop. Of course, the staff does have an interest in | | | | Due to modern ski technology, skis can be designed |
| making the skiing experience as enjoyable as possible. | | | | so that one pair can suit a variety of conditions and |
| If you enjoy yourself, you are more likely to come | | | | styles. Of course, there are still specialized skis for |
| back and rent from them again. | | | | specific purposes. The beginner to intermediate skier |
| Renting is a great way to enable you to try out | | | | should probably get a pair of skis that can be used |
| various types of skis and boots to see which you | | | | almost anywhere to try out different types of skiing |
| prefer. If you start with short skis, try a slightly | | | | as you progress. |
| longer pair each time to see what the difference is. | | | | |