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Considering converting to skiing

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afroman.35
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I've been snowboarding for about 8 years and skied for about 5 years before that. Just recently i went to whitewater with my cousin (who is a skier), and it was awesome watching him hit the kickers and rip it up. I just wanted to hear some feedback from other people who have converted to skiing from snowboarding.
Dec 27 2008 4:45AM
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dave44
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There are a few (success) stories around NS, but I couldn't find all of them. here's a recent one

https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/407429/
Dec 27 2008 5:02AM
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afroman.35
Posts: 181 - Karma: 26
alright, sweet...thanks man.
Dec 27 2008 5:13AM
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dodgeridge*rider
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i almost started snowboarding but i saw skiporn and i changed my whole perspective
Dec 27 2008 5:35AM
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afroman.35
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i just watched some ski porn on youtube and i'm really starting to wish i never started snowboarding.
Dec 27 2008 5:43AM
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blong131
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thats me!


do it. nuff said.
Dec 27 2008 7:13AM
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Simmo
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I'm fairly jealous of people who can do both
Dec 27 2008 7:16AM
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HamFaceGirl
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yeah but i really dont want to switch from skiing to snowboarding because then ill have to put in a shitload of pratice to be good at both
Dec 27 2008 8:11AM
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ski-plastic
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I did it and never looked back!!
Dec 27 2008 10:43AM
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Chrris
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i skied untill i was about 7 even then started snowboarding for 8 years
But i was stoked skiing this year. its so much fun and i found being able to snowboard well really helped with skiing. like hitting rails it really hleped me. but instaed of going on and on and on im just going to tell your strait out the transition was 100% worth it it's so much fun!

Dec 27 2008 10:51AM
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afroman.35
Posts: 181 - Karma: 26
that's sweet man. was it kind of hard sinking the money into new ski equipment or did you just try demos or borrow from friends?
Dec 27 2008 2:31PM
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afroman.35
Posts: 181 - Karma: 26
......untill you were for sure you wanted to do it.
Dec 27 2008 2:32PM
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VTtreeskier
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I buddy of mine snowboarded growing up and switched to skiing 2 seasons ago and he loves it alot more than snowboarding, had he been skiing his whole life hed be an amazing skier its been great watching him progress so fast. Do it.
Dec 27 2008 2:35PM
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afroman.35
Posts: 181 - Karma: 26
alright, it's legit. I'm becoming a skier.

I went up for the second time this season on skis, borrowed my friends armada ar5's. And it was alot of fun. So i think i'm going to buy those line chronics that were for sale in the buy/sell section of this forum. I just need some cheap poles and boots, does anybody know where i might be able to get some good ones on sale? or what would work good for just starting out?
Jan 11 2009 9:33PM
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50in07
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 1,471
for boots you should get the kreations or kaos. as for poles youcan just steal them from the rental shop at you hill. My buddy just switched from snowboarding and after a month he can do 5s, 2 out on rails and 2 on boxes. you'll love it.
Jan 11 2009 10:01PM
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TheButterHashira
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My first season skiing park I snowboarded and skied 50-50 but since then I haven't boarded at all. I might this weekend though since I need my skis remounted and my boots will be out of commission.
Jan 11 2009 10:07PM
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K.C.Deane
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 315
DO IT!!!!!
Jan 11 2009 10:08PM
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InitialG
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I did it a few years ago, IMO it was a really good decision. The change of pace helps you get obsessed with riding again.
Jan 11 2009 10:09PM
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Commonwealth
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No, and no.

Boots are a crucial component of skiing. If your boot doesn't fit, your day will end in a hurry. I HIGHLY suggest going to a shop and having your foot fitted for a boot. If you are willing to spend the money, that is.

For poles, do not steal from the rental shop. If everyone stole from the rental shop, mountains would probably jack up prices, and, in an already struggling industry due to the economy, chase away potential skiers and snowboarders. I suggest checking local ski swaps or thrift stores or even try a local shop and ask if you can buy an old pair. But please do not steal from the rental shop.
Jan 11 2009 10:16PM
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joly.sp
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I will be honest, if twintips were not around I would have been a snowboarder. When I was learning to ski all my friends boarded and when we would hit little jumps and shit I couldn't do anything (I was like 11?) and I wanted to snowboard so I rented a board and as I was walking out of the store with my mom I saw a kid with twins and I walked back in got my refund and I knew I was meant to ski!!
Jan 11 2009 10:54PM
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m.brus
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If there were no twin tips I would be snowblading still. So glad I made the switch
Jan 11 2009 11:19PM
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MatRich
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I like where this is going!
Jan 11 2009 11:26PM
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Malcolm
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my brother switched last weekend JEA. im going to give him my old skis all he needs is boots anyone got old boots?

Jan 11 2009 11:29PM
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MatRich
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sick you got sheldon! how big does he need, I have 27.5
Jan 11 2009 11:30PM
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afroman.35
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That's awesome! i wish that happened to me when i switched to snowboarding, i haven't really progressed in snowboarding for a long time, so it really sucked.
Jan 12 2009 12:00AM
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RobotTom
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whats the matter with kreations or kaos'?  And I think you are overthinking the whole stealing poles thing.  a pair of poles costs a rental shop a couple bucks when they buy the cheapest poles available in bulk.
Jan 12 2009 12:33PM
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bsmith01
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Kaos and Kreations are good boots if they fit your foot.  The only way to find out is to get fitted and to try on a bunch of boots and see which ones fit the best.  I was looking at getting spks but they were way to wide for my foot. 
Jan 12 2009 1:34PM
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Chrris
Posts: 568 - Karma: 211
a little late of a reply but,
I p[retty well just went for it,
I didn;t try it before or anything
I asked for skis for my brithday and just got last years equitment with is alot cheaper so it was alot easyer
Jan 13 2009 5:21PM
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partyalex
Posts: 131 - Karma: 11
i snowboarded once for two days and broke my wrist, haven't done it since... skiing is way more fun anyway, do it!
Jan 13 2009 6:22PM
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afroman.35
Posts: 181 - Karma: 26
yeah, i feel like i'm doing more when i'm skiing just a regular run than snowboarding. if that makes any sense. Now that i've started skiing, i am having trouble getting hw done because i'm on this site all the time looking for ski stuff and thinking about skiing. I love it.
Jan 14 2009 3:08AM
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Noddard
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I used to board, then i switched to skiing.  Best decision i ever made hands down.
Jan 14 2009 3:11AM
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Noddard
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Here's another reason why i switched to skiing.  =]
Jan 14 2009 3:14AM
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s.bishop
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truth ,  boots that dont feel good ruin the fun of skiing,  spend the money and get a boot that properly fits, or another option if your sort on money is to lease boots (like $70 at the shop i go to) then go back for boots when you have the money saved up.

and stealing is not cool, just wanted to say it again
Jan 14 2009 6:09AM
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