10 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Ski Gear!!

preview_player
Показать описание
► Instagram/TikTok: @TheBagOTricks

Please be sure to leave a like if this video helped you, comment with any questions, and subscribe for future videos!
Рекомендации по теме
Комментарии
Автор

I've been skiing all my 21 year old life and I think you have some vaild points here! However, I highly recommend buying new boots because if they are used they are already formed to the last owner's feet and you will get blisters. :)))

coolmanyo
Автор

I spent $160 on Leki carbon fiber ski poles with their trigger grip tech. It allows your Leki gloves to attach to the grip like a binding that snaps in and out. I have to say they are awesome and the old school straps just suck to put on every run. They do offer this technology as low as like $40-50.

SkylarRace
Автор

Boots are so crucial, it's the entire mechanism that transfers what you're doing to the skis, and comfort is king. As a past professional bootfitter making custom orthotics, injected liners, and everything else, I can't tell you how many people came in with the wrong size shell. Great content! 🤙

TheCjbowman
Автор

This video is awesome and I wish I had something like this when I was starting! You’re saving a lot of new skiers a lot of money! THANK YOU 🙏

lukasgarcia
Автор

The quality/subscriber ratio is insane! Your videos are so inclusive and intelligent, you should be on every skier’s and boarder’s must watch list!

tylerwhitney
Автор

As a ski gear junkie, this dude’s advice is spot on. Buying used gear is great advice for beginners but get help from an experienced skier who can find the right gear at a good price. This can be better than renting both in terms of cost (you can always sell) and a shorter learning curve - because rental equipment mostly sucks. An 88-95 mm ski, mild flex, with a little tip and tail rocker is easier to learn on than the typical rental ski.

ponyboy
Автор

I bought my second pair of secondhand FIS giant slalom skis 193cm last week.

Can’t wait to try them out in a few weeks. I have almost always skied on 165 slalom short radius ski’s.

thijsssstoer
Автор

Another great video with solid tips. Coincidentally, I was wearing that same Killington t-shirt back in 1980 and that made me the coolest kid in school! Also got married on Killington peak, in the clouds, in 2001. Great memories... thanks 🤙

tommack
Автор

These video ls are super helpful! I haven’t watched it yet, but I already know you will help me a lot this season for the upcoming purchases!

connor_shredz
Автор

Bought used boots, almost never used, damn near perfect fit. They’re a wide fit though so as I’ve progressed over the past two years I’ve noticed they’re a bit big. Going in on some new boots with the shell molding this Saturday!

Rickshaw_Bohammer
Автор

If u have ever skied while it’s snowing you know how much that gator helps

lzgbonesy
Автор

what a good youtuber bro. this guy is so helpful and very underrated. keep the grind up bro.

larrylobster
Автор

I've been watching your videos now for the last month or so! Super helpful. Mountain biker and my wife and I are going on our first ski trip in Montana.

We're taking lessons and I'm looking forward to it. You helped us decide to ski over board. I went back and forth. I noticed when you ride park, you don't use poles. Is that pretty normal now days? The only time I ever skied was in 2008 in Japan when I lived there and the skiing was very stodgy. That's what made me want to board. You make it look really cool to ski!

rocketsinclair
Автор

My favourite ski wear is a neck gaiter. I used a Merino wool one but if want it to cover your mouth and nose it will get wet/frozen. I use a face mask with breathing holes for the mouth.

gairnmclennan
Автор

I agree with all your points. However i do think you could spend some money on telescope poles if you do a lot of different types of skiing, especially if you have multiple pairs of skis. Having different poles for powder, park and slope skiing is unnecessary when you can have one pair of poles that can change in height. When i ride park, I like my poles a bit shorter, but if i'm walking or skiing offpiste I prefer them a bit longer.

olasand
Автор

I was able to snatch some Tom Wallisch Pro Full tilt ski boots (2014) for 200$ and they are the best boots I’ve ever had! I also got some local made bamboo made poles that are really good looking and very good performing. I also only wear a hoodie and comfortable sweatpants under my coat and pants, the only time I get somewhat cold is on the lift ride up 😂

Peterpiperspickledpeppers
Автор

Great video, going to agree with everything but the poles segment. Yea if you are just a regular resort rider especially mostly park and mid west, who cares about poles....but, I would recommend spending extra if you tour back country of even venture to sidecountry. You want adjustability, longer grips also so you can change position on side hills and if you split board also you want to be able to break them down and store them on or in your pack for the down. Having the right baskets on the poles for these situations also is helpful but not a huge deal.

Shrugknight
Автор

good advice, but on ski poles. there is a case for poles that are a bit more expensive. Adjustable pole are good if you Tele or AT. poles for climbing are a different height that downhill and having one set that can fill both needs is worth a bit more $

napskate
Автор

So I’ve skiied in the warmest and coldest climates. I ONLY buy shells. You can always layer up underneath and manage the temperature and more importantly the moisture. But if you buy an insulated outerwear set the spring is almost inaccessible to you.

MrGbot
Автор

I went used with all my clothing and gear except for fitted boots and skis, and my only regret is not buying used skis!

OMgGirRaFe