Shopping for overseas skis has started in earnest. Naturally things were quiet as our season fizzled to a halt, but in the last week or so it seems that people have been thinking ahead towards their overseas adventure and locking in the most important of purchases – skis. We have been run off our feet mounting and shipping skis and will be receiving more in the next few days.
We have a really comprehensive range of skis and rather than classifying them by their dimensions etc, we thought of separating them by intent. We find that there are a few distinct types of skier heading overseas this year, so we have separated the main ones that we encounter and recommend a few skis for each style.
We will start each section with a statement that we often hear from our customers, and recommend the skis that we carry for that sort of person.
“I ski in Australia, I also ski overseas but stick to the pistes. I am going somewhere OS where it doesn’t snow a huge amount”
I like to carve & ski fast, and need just a shade of width for when it snows while I’m away. It also needs to perform on Australian hardpack/slush.
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“I ski a lot in Australia, I also ski overseas but stick mainly to the pistes however it snows a lot where I’m going and I do venture on to the sides occasionally”
I like to carve & ski fast, I am confident & a bit adventurous but don’t expect to ski bottomless powder. I also need a ski that will take me all over the mountain in Australia.
[products ids=”8929, 8953, 8844″]
[products ids=”9474, 8918, 9290″]
“I ski in Australia and overseas, more off-piste than on, I only want to own one ski to cover me for both hemispheres” or “I am doing a season in Europe/North America and want an everyday ski”
I’m a good skier, and ski the whole mountain. My ski choice is compromised by shrinking overseas baggage allowances, I want one ski to do it all.
[products ids=”8850, 8964, 10876″]
[products ids=”9498, 9504, 9493″]
[products ids=”8923, 9835, 10869″]
“I am going somewhere where it snows a lot, I already own a narrower ski, I want a ski mainly for overseas Off-Piste & Powder, but I can use it in Australia on the special days” or “I am doing my first season in Japan – I’m a good skier but still working on powder technique”
I’m a powder hound, I live for the big days and specifically head overseas to places where it snows a lot. I want a ski that can go all day in the powder, but isn’t totally useless in a dry spell or on the groomers back to the lift. I only ski groomers if I have to so can deal with lack of hard snow performance.
[products ids=”10880, 10883, 11000″]
[products ids=”8872, 10873, 9476″]
“I like to own lots of skis and want to experience the best of Japan” or “I am doing a season in Japan”
You know who you are.
[products ids=”9513, 10265, 10920″]
[product id=”10886″]
I am travelling on an airline that only allows 20-23kg allowance. I can’t afford to take my old luggage as it weighs too much
Douchebag to the rescue – excellent, well designed luggage that barely tips the scales and is inline with the modern reality of low baggage limits.
[products ids=”7100, 10013, 10023″]
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Naturally within each category each ski is subtly different and has their own characteristics to suit each skier. But we hope this assists you in narrowing down your purchase options. We can further discuss your needs by phone, email, live chat or in-person in our store. Please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.
We ship skis FREE Australia wide, delivery is overnight to Sydney and Melbourne, 2 nights to Brisbane/Adelaide. We have looked at all the big US online retailers and priced in accordance with them, this is before you take into account the exchange rate and shipping from overseas. Plus you receive local support and warranty.
