🚀 go-pugleaf

Anyone thinking of buying new ski equipment should do it NOW.  Many sales
are ending, but some are still going on.  Best deals can be found on last 
years overstock (tremendous savings), so look around.  If you're not sure
as to what's good for you, pick up some of the early-season issues of
various ski magazines.  They usually have articles such as "We Test x-number
of New Ski's", or whatever, and will give you an idea of just what's the
out there.  The same holds true for boots and bindings.  Also, the
salesperson at the shops should (i say, should) have a good idea of what's
better for different types of people.  Don't be persuaded by anyone into
buying 'short' skis.  Skis should be several inches taller than you're 
height, and more depending on how advanced you are.  Longer skis have
more control and better turning quality than short skis.  If you're
going from short to longer skis, give them a chance, you'll find you'll
do much better once you've skied on them a few times.  As for boots,
get boots that are comfortable and 'snug'.  Loose boots won't let you 'feel'
your skis or the snow, whereas cramped boots will probably cause alot of pain
and a not-so-fun a time.  Bindings should be suited for your ability and you
should have a qualified person mount and adjust them.  Improperly mounted or 
adjusted bindings will not release properly.
Try to haggle with the prices.  Many shops, in fact most shops, will give
you a discount if they think they can get you to do more business with them.

Good luck and happy spending!

Also, a note of clarification of previous net.ski message:
Ski America magazine has a bunch of coupons for Bromley/Stratton (Vt)
packages including lift tickets, lessons, and equipment.  The magazine
also has a list of about 40 ski areas which you can obtain lift
ticket discounts from several dollars to 50%.  The tickets are purchased
through the magazine and are valid for the 1981-82 ski season.  They also
say the quantity of tickets is limited.

Barry at decvax!wivax!evans