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Beginner or intermediate skis for a first pair to buy?

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I have only skied couple times and with the lesson plan I am getting ski pass next weekend!

I obviously don't want to rent Ski equipment all the time so I am looking to own one.

After doing some research, I don't feel like getting completely beginner skis as most likely I will have to upgrade next year.

Eventually, I feel like I might want to do little bit of everything and Salomon BBR 10.0 really caught my eyes. I was thinking of Salomon BBR 8.9 first, but 10.0 seems just better than 8.9.

I know I might have to struggle first couple times as I am only beginner and this skis is made for intermediate - advanced skiers.

What do you guys think? Any suggestions and recommendations will be highly appreciated :)

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This is a very personal, subjective thing, and I don't think anybody can tell you exactly what type or even style of ski to get when you're first starting out. The perfect ski depends on how much you weigh, how that mass is distributed, what types of conditions you typically ski in, whether you ski on groomed paths or narrow trails, and many other considerations. For that reason, the advice I would give you is, don't buy your skis right away, and do rent some so you can get a feel for what works best for you. To make a brief analogy, I wouldn't rush out to buy a fancy road bike if I wasn't sure yet if I'd rather go mountain biking or road biking a lot.

Renting skis gives you the opportunity to try many different styles and sizes without having to make a long-term investment. You might inquire with local shops as to whether they have any discount program for repeated rentals. After you determine what kind of skis you really like, then you can start considering buying some.

Another thing to check out are ski swaps and discounted gear sales. You don't necessarily need brand-new skis to start out with; in fact, many experienced skiers primarily buy used gear. You could easily get 2 pairs of used skis for the same price as 1 pair of new skis, and having two different types of skis will give you more flexibility for different snow conditions and types of ski routes.

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