I know this is probably the gazillionth post like this, but for someone new to skiing whose friends are all boarders it can be tough to pick new gear out when you don't know shit.
Right now I'm riding on some 6+ year old Volks with boots that are way too big so this summer I figured I would piece together a decent set-up that will last me a couple years. Pretty much my riding style i cruising greens, working on my turns heading down blues, and I'm finally to the point where I can ride blacks without falling. On top of that I spend about 1/2 the day in the park just working on the basics (gotta start somewhere).
Here is what I'm thinking as of right now, open to suggestions:
Line Masterminds. I've read a lot of reviews about them and they seem like a decent all-around beginner ski. Need help on sizing though, I have no idea.
I have no idea on what bindings, Marker, Solomon, etc?
As for boots I'm thinking Full Tilt Booters. There is a pretty decent ski shop about an hour from where I live, I just haven't made it there yet to get fitted for boots.
If it helps, I live in Central NY so we rarely get deep pow days. Also I'm 5'8" and about 200 lbs. I'm not fat, just a solid dude who used to lift a lot and played football. Also I'm not really looking to spend over $1200.
Sorry for the long post, any suggestions are helpful.
