Ski Fever

I decided that I want to do more skiing this year than I have in past years. For whatever reason, I just cannot stop thinking about heading for the slopes.

So I decided that it was time to buy my own skis. I hate renting skis. First, it's expensive. The cost of rentals easily doubles the price of a day of skiing.

Second, rental skis suck. They are usually poor quality to start with. Then, they're beat up. The edges are so dull that it's impossible to cut in, especially on the ice and slop that is epidemic on eastern mountains. The boots never fit quite right. And you never know if you're going to pop out of the bindings unexpectedly.

I started out thinking maybe I could get a cheap used ski package for around $200. But the more I looked, the more I started expanding my budget. Basically, cheap used packages are basically rentals that were in such bad shape that they're not fit to rent anymore. I figured if I was going to spend the money, I might as well get stuff that would last awhile.

I found a new pair of Dynastar Agyl 9 skis with Look Nova 10 bindings for $150 at Cupolo Sports.



Now, I can't decide what boots to buy. I think I want the Lange Banshee 90s, but I can't pull the trigger.