I live in Texas and would like to get out skiing a few times a year, probably a level 4, 5'10", 135lbs. New Mexico is closest at about a 13 hr drive and is probably where I would spend most of my time. I have only been out a few times over the past couple of years and feel great after day 1, but the following days I feel like I am relearning everything because I am renting on different skis or boots. My father in law who has been skiing for several years will usually be skiing with me and provides lessons. So I was looking at buying a setup, relatively cheap. I know going to a boot fitter is the first step, but finding a good ski shop around Austin, Texas is a little tough. The ones I have visited provided no help at all. I picked up some new Lange Fluid 80 boots pretty cheap from Evogear and they fit well with my slightly narrow foot, and feel tons better than the rentals I was in. I was looking at Evogear for some used skis, and like what everyone had to say about the Dynastars 4800 and 8000, but am a little clueless as to the length. The last rentals I had were 150's and felt great by the end of the first day, but switched to a tighter fitting boot and it threw me all off. My weight says to go 150-155, but my height says 165-185. The 8000's come in a 158 and 165 (about $300), but not sure if it is too much of a ski for me, and the 4800's come in a 154 and 160 (about $200). I understand that the 4800's are more flexible and could help out with me being so light and still a beginner. I don't mind telling people I have a short ski, even though everything is bigger in Texas, I just want to make sure I don't too short to where it will hinder my form. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
BTW, this forum is great, been reading for a couple of weeks and everyone seems pretty friendly and knowledgeable. I found tons of posts on lengths, but since the length depends on so many variables, I thought it would be safe to ask.
BTW, this forum is great, been reading for a couple of weeks and everyone seems pretty friendly and knowledgeable. I found tons of posts on lengths, but since the length depends on so many variables, I thought it would be safe to ask.
