beecher Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 due to the resort scene and expense of lift tickets I am not interested in alpine skiing.. Your advice to someone who is asking what kind of skis to buy, and who doesn't want to ski at a resort, is to... ski at a resort? I'm guessing Manimal tuned out long ago, and has found a more helpful resource which offers less unsolicited advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 You've got a point there, but his statement/query is roughly analogous to someone logging into boatertalk.com and announcing that they want to get into WW kayaking but they don't like the pool scene and they can't be bothered learning how to brace or roll on flatwater before getting into creeking. That'd probably also elicit a bit of unsolicited advice as well, I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beecher Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Actually, this thread is roughly analogous to someone logging onto shavedsmooth.com and finding instructions for knitting a hello kitty tea cozy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_t Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I think he'll save time and get solid a lot quicker by starting at the resort. That's not flapping, but just my 2 cents worth, and I'm someone who also is turned off by the resort scene. Regardless of how you do it, manimal, good luck and have a blast. And remember.."Keep those tips up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Now that we've commenced, or perhaps consecrated,the thread drift...I've been to quite a number of resorts, and can't say that I know what the "resort scene" is exactly. I just go there, put my stuff on, and hit the best terrain and snow conditions that I can find, and then drive home. If I'm actually staying someplace, my experiences off of the lift have no impact at all on my skiing experience, unless I stay out too late or drink too much, which I normally only do if there won't be any fresh snow to hit in the morning. The price can be a bit steep sometimes, but if you take advantage of the deals and prioritize your spending, it's manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimal Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I actually ended up skiing at white pass Sunday because my ice climbing partner bailed, and I will probably end up skiing there for a while untill I get better. That being said, I am still in the market for AT gear. Anyone got any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beecher Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Oh manimal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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