BD Nunyo Skis & Bindings

[knappster99]

Over at backcounty.com, there is this package: http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD1095/Black-Diamond-Nunyo-Ski-with-Look-Nova-10-Alpine-Lifter-Binding.html

 

I've never skiid before and have an extra $100 lying around. Sound like a good idea with some garage sale boots? I'm looking to take them up to the resorts and get a feel for it before putting on some free heels and taking them out to St. Helens for practice.

 

Also, there's only 191's left. I weigh 185 out of the shower, is that a good fit? I'm pretty much looking for a cheapo setup to start on.

[scheissami]

I also am using the setup to learn to ski and think you'd be hard pressed to find a better deal. I got hand-me-down boots, cheap-ass poles, and had the bindings mounted professionally (so I wouldn't totally hack it)--the whole package cost me ~$160.

 

I'm certainly not experienced enough to recommend equipment for your size; my two cents, though, is that 191's are hella long to learn on...

[knappster99]

That's what I was afraid of. What size do you use?

[scheissami]

I weigh 140 dripping wet, and as I mentioned, don't ski....so I got the shortest ones they had, the 159s. Very forgiving, and I'm not worried about "growing" out of them, as I'm also hoping to get onto an AT setup next year (if I can swing the cash).

 

So now I have skis that are shorter than my snowboard! WTF?