As a beginner, I would like to come to you guys one more time for advice, if you don't mind. I just bought this pair of used Atomic TM:22's on eBay for about $66: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231127018553?ss ... 1439.l2649
They've been mounted a couple of times before and have some additional holes in them for heel lifts. I'm hoping to remount them with a pair of 7tm Power bindings, and then use them both to learn to telemark and then to continue skiing on them.
Given that I'm a beginner, and that I only ski on-piste and out in the icy east, do you guys think that this would be a good setup to learn on, and then continue skiing on? I've heard that the TM:22 might be better suited to the backcountry, or to conditions out West.
I'm also a little worried that I may have bought a pair of skis that are a little older than might be wise. What do you think?
Please don't hold back any bad news, I'd be happy to resell these on eBay if it looks like I might be better served by a different pair of skis.
Many thanks!
Fixx
Are These Good Beginner Skis?
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Re: Are These Good Beginner Skis?
Wise choice about picking the 7TMs to start!
I think the TM22s are a very, very good starting point. With a radius of 22m, it's not the easiest ski to turn but you sure will learn a lot with this setup... MUCH better than what I learned on...!
At the beginning, learning the technique is more important than the ski itself... I think you're ready to go and you should hit the slopes as soon as you get those skis in the mail...! Only you will know when you need another pair... or two... or three...
Have fun!!
I think the TM22s are a very, very good starting point. With a radius of 22m, it's not the easiest ski to turn but you sure will learn a lot with this setup... MUCH better than what I learned on...!
At the beginning, learning the technique is more important than the ski itself... I think you're ready to go and you should hit the slopes as soon as you get those skis in the mail...! Only you will know when you need another pair... or two... or three...
Have fun!!
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Re: Are These Good Beginner Skis?
Thanks LoveJohnny, I appreciate the advice!
Can I ask why? Are they too old?Dickie wrote:No.........