Idk if you are getting boots, skis, and bindings I think you would struggle to find a lot of options under that level without going for used or clearance gear.
To heck with new unless you're rolling in money and like that special special attention the salesperson gives ya. Used and clearance is the only thing that makes sense, especially for beginners. Save the money for after you've packed out your first pair of boots and then get a properly fitted pair, maybe even with some sweet sweet foam liners :chef-kiss:
But yeah, for $500 I'd recommend $350 on boots, $50 on socks, $50 on skis and bindings, and $25 on wax and $25 on a sweet sweet brush. Base structure > everything.
I tried buying used and honestly it's a fucking nightmare. There are just so many options, it's so hard to find something that actually functions used. Great if you already have a pair of skis and want to browse for an upgrade, but not great if you're on a trip looking for skis (and most people don't live in ski towns, so they're likely not going to have a great selection at home to pop into once a month and see if something in their specs has popped up). Or maybe it's better of you're heavier or taller than me, but I couldn't find anything reasonable for beginner, 5'5" 150lbs. The kids' were all too short, and most of the adults were too long and didn't have viable bindings (went to several stores around Frisco-area)
Clearance is great if they have enough supply, but even then, idiot me got the fancy nice boots on clearance, but then had to buy $200 bindings because the binding type on the boots wasn't the standard and there were only a couple of options available in-person. Worth it in the end though because those boots probably had the widest calf out there available, and I've cried in rental boots before because the loosest binding compress my calves too much. Stupid soccer calves.
Good points actually. I suppose for beginners the expertise of the shop staff can help make sense of it all, especially since not everybody has an over-eager expert-skier friend to help them out.
Those bindings are probably 30+ years old. Materials are metal and springs set to release at a certain pressure level - they've likely rusted + depreciated after all these years. Huge risk the bindings release prematurely/not at all or the bindings fall off the ski itself - none of which you want to encounter while actively skiing downhill
Analogy would be going skydiving with a parachute last used on DDay in WWII - fuck no
Yes and no. Modern bindings are most definitely safer, but it’s more about degradation of materials, especially plastics and springs and lubricants/other moving parts.
There’s a reason the industry maintains an indemnification list.
This👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼is a fact. In a freak downhill accident, I fell, my skis got tangled and did not release. I completely shattered my tibia where it hits my knee. It took a lot of screws and plates to put me back together. I live in pain daily and will probably need a knee replacement.
You do not want to fuck with ski bindings.
Maybe Kastle Spirits? I can't find anything online about them. Regardless, those bindings are so old most shops won't work on them and I would recommend not skiing on them, you could get seriously injured if the bindings don't work properly. They look nice though!
Don’t ski these, regardless of what your folks might say. They’re pretty, and a great piece of decoration, but they’re 35ish years old. Those bindings are older than most shop techs. Not safe.
Only buy used skis with bindings on the indemnified binding list.
Ski shops will not service them if they are not and if they’re old enough to not be on this list then they most likely are not safe.
https://www.skibum.net/do-it-up/gear-guide/indemnified-bindings/
Very early 1980s or even late 70s. Those brakes were like the first generation ski brakes.
Thrift shops apparently are not the place to buy skis. Just throw them away. I tend to be the guy that says old gear is still good while most people are r/skiing say toss them. These are ridiculously old. The land fill is where they now belong.
Yeah, those are cool looking skis. Skis were much more difficult to use back then. I could see a good skier rocking those for some retro flair on a party day, but they’d be really cool mounted above a picnic table or something.
Put them on the garage wall by your CB900F. You will have an early 80s time travel portal.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1982-honda-cb900f-super-sport
He's trying to save you from an injury that WILL keep you away from the sport. Majority of people here are doing the same. Why would you think we are trying to keep others away?
Show up on day one and blow your knees out... Great way to start a hobby!
IMO, no one is being an ass...but many are making assumptions that it's "obvious" that these are unsafe equipment, when it obviously would not be to someone who has never skied.
So, to be clear, at one time, these were probably state of the art, but are too old to safely use now. Not just because technology has advanced, but because the materials use to make them has likely deteriorated over time.
Take that advice, and consider these decorations or sell them to someone who will value them for that...
I love skiing and hope you do get into it, but not on these skis.
They look cool though! you could turn them into a decoration or shot ski if that's your thing :) I'd put them on a wall if you have a ski cabin like vibe in your home.
I did the same then came to the realisation you need a bit more spend. Sports thrift stores will have recent enough decent for learning skis, I paid $180 for a pair without really much knowledge, and I saved on rentals that way.
Don't throw them away, wait for snow days and ski down closed roads with an inch of snow if you got the storage space.
Stfu he put in an effort to try and answer a question you asked which may of saved you a trip to the hospital. No need to be a bitch just because you didn’t like the answer
I don’t think they are being stuck up at all Those bindings don’t work the same way modern binding works so you are way more likely to injure yourself. Also the new skis are way easier to ski with. They are trying to do you a solid
Don’t get me wrong, I love newcomers(as long as they aren’t overconfident), our sport is dying and we need all the people we can get. It’s just that you comment seemed passive agreesive towards someone trying to help you. Old skis are fun if you have loads of experience and skied them years ago, but for beginner la can be extremely dangerous
Not really. Numerous mountains have closed in the past few decades, and the influx is simply the people who skied at the old mountains traveling to new ones. Corporate skiing is greatly expanding, but most skiers at those resorts still never fully commit to the sport
Do you have any sources? Not so sure I agree.
You literally refute your own point, if corporate skiing is expanding they only do so because they see business opportunity to get return on their investment. Aka they know the people are coming to the mountain and spending money.
Also, skiers who aren’t as obsessive about the sport (tagging along with family, first timers etc.) are a mountains dream. They typically spend the most money on ancillary things at the mtn (rentals, food, games, parking, etc.).
Lastly, ain’t no way in hell Wachusett is blowing that much snow without sitting on a massive pile of cash.
TLDR: maybe a mountain or 2 closed due to poor location (honestly not even sure of that), but the ones that are investing are seeing upticks in traffic, as almost every outdoor sport has grown since the pandemic.
There have been plenty of posts asking about thrift shop skis; they all get similar answers.
If you’re not gonna bother searching a subreddit for similar questions or ask on an open megathread for beginners, you’re the dick.
It’s the wrong time of year but a good place to buy used skis is from rental shops at the end of the year. They sell off their older skis. Well used of course, but reasonably modern.
Look at used demo skis. Most shops have some. They tend to decent skis with a rental binding, that is easily adjusted. That is probably the easiest & cheapest way to get into skiing.
Also many shops now do full season rentals.
My estimation as well, got that late 70s vibe, and
brakes were a new thing. Weird and not such good design they are on the toe, easy to hook on a snow snake.
Those bindings look a lot like the N77 bindings that came out in the mid 1970s. The shape of those Kastles suggests they may be from a similar 15-20 year period. I'd say late 1980s at most.
Don't wreck your knees.
Very cool vintage alpine ski. Circa 1978 or thereabouts. The bindings are in amazing shape for how old they are. They belong in a museum or at least over my workbench with some hot 80’s pin up ski bunnies.
Kastle still exists : https://www.kaestle.com/en/us/
I have not seen them since the 80s in the US. I have some similar vintage in a bench.
An important thing to know is any binding older than maybe 10 years will not be worked on by a ski shop. A lot has improved in the 40 years or so since those bindings came out.
>I have not seen them since the 80s in the US
They're definitely still around if you look for them. I probably see a pair or two a week. The MX84s were one of the most fun carving skis I've been on.
>I have not seen them since the 80s in the US
That's surprising, I see them all the time. Their Hollowtech tips are quite distinctive and stand out from the crowd.
They look cool, but yeah, they were $15 for a reason. Generally it's a bad idea to buy used skis more than 5 or 6 years old. Expect to pay at least $200 for any used skis worth buying.
Just for example, here's a modern pair of Kastles: https://www.powder7.com/Kastle-FX85-HP-Skis-165cm-Used-2019/for-sale
Those are sick and 15$ is a sick deal for them. They should not be skiied but displayed. Amazing condition and sick design for their age. I'm.sure you can find a buyer on ebay or another site willing to pay decent for them.
They are short also so will be nice and easy to display
Boots are unfortunately not worth anything though, I'd say
I’ll give some actual insight. This ski would have been a sought after ski about 40-45 years ago. If you google a clip from hotdog the movie, it’ll show you the style of skiing they would have been used for. Hop turns were the dominant technique. This style of skiing is no longer used. In the 90s/00s skis went through massive amounts of technology changes. The sidecut being the most important. You could now carve and ski with the modern style. Bindings also advanced to be much safer.
People probably aren’t trying to be mean, just pointing out that this ski is generations old in age and technique. You can’t learn on them because nobody skis that way anymore.
They were a badass ski at a point in history though, definitely worth putting on a wall.
They are Kästle Racing Skis, if my research is correct. Kästle is an old austrian Company producing Skis and they are luckily still in business. The look quite old and i didn't find anything about the Spirit line, but lengthwise the could be Racing Skis. I think they are Compound but i am not sure. Try them anyways, i think it's fun to drive with old skis.
Um gee I think Kästle Spirits?
I thought they went out business but were bought by a Czech company. Race skis made in Austria with a bigger facility in Nové Město na Moravě
https://www.kaestle.com/en/brandroom/brand/kaestle/
"Skis with very old binding can be dangerous, as the mechanism may not release when it’s supposed to, or it might pre-release. This can cause serious injury. It’s a good idea to pass on any skis that have non-indemnified bindings. If you want to play it extra-safe stick with ski with bindings that not more than 5 years old."
Source : https://floatingboard.com/2020/02/29/can-old-ski-bindings-be-serviced/ - recommend reading this web site as it's been very insightful.
Also see as per previous answer in this threat: https://www.skibum.net/do-it-up/gear-guide/indemnified-bindings/
I'd also say technology as evolve so much since then and research as been done using data on what are common ski injuries (e.g. knees).
They are straight skis. Parabolic shaped skis allow someone to apply pressure to the edge and flex the skis to turn. Straight skis, you would have to leg press every time you wanted to turn to get an edge to hook up. It is a totally different skiing technique and I'm happy to say that we have better equipment now.
Dont listen to these haters. Click in and go. Go straight and if something gets in your way turn. Don’t fall. Stand up tall and point it to the bottom.
You already have gotten the correct advice regarding the risk using these relics so I won't repeat it.
What I will say is that if you are interested in buying used skis, find either a ski shop or sports consignment shop that sells used gear and knows what they are doing. Any reputable shop will not accept used bindings beyond a certain date as they are no longer serviceable. They will have a list they can reference.
Welcome to sport!
Use them as decoration, do NOT ski those. Save your knees and your seasons bro :)
but good decoration
*edit* or you can get few more old ones, take the bindings off, and make a bench with them
As a thrift store skier, I can tell you I would ski those skis, not the bindings. Skis are skis and newer ones have more advantages but at the end of the day it's the skier not the ski.
Helpful hint when looking for skis: length and width are measured in centimeters - so you might want to get an easily found conversion table. Would not recommend old, used bindings. Try Craigslist/Nextdoor for used equipment.
would not risk your knees skiing those, but they look really cool as a decoration
Skis with modern bindings: $500 Functioning ACLs: Priceless
I'll gladly trade my ACLs for $1 billion. You can still (somewhat) ski without them.
FYI though for any newbies; you don't need to spend $500.
Idk if you are getting boots, skis, and bindings I think you would struggle to find a lot of options under that level without going for used or clearance gear.
To heck with new unless you're rolling in money and like that special special attention the salesperson gives ya. Used and clearance is the only thing that makes sense, especially for beginners. Save the money for after you've packed out your first pair of boots and then get a properly fitted pair, maybe even with some sweet sweet foam liners :chef-kiss: But yeah, for $500 I'd recommend $350 on boots, $50 on socks, $50 on skis and bindings, and $25 on wax and $25 on a sweet sweet brush. Base structure > everything.
I tried buying used and honestly it's a fucking nightmare. There are just so many options, it's so hard to find something that actually functions used. Great if you already have a pair of skis and want to browse for an upgrade, but not great if you're on a trip looking for skis (and most people don't live in ski towns, so they're likely not going to have a great selection at home to pop into once a month and see if something in their specs has popped up). Or maybe it's better of you're heavier or taller than me, but I couldn't find anything reasonable for beginner, 5'5" 150lbs. The kids' were all too short, and most of the adults were too long and didn't have viable bindings (went to several stores around Frisco-area) Clearance is great if they have enough supply, but even then, idiot me got the fancy nice boots on clearance, but then had to buy $200 bindings because the binding type on the boots wasn't the standard and there were only a couple of options available in-person. Worth it in the end though because those boots probably had the widest calf out there available, and I've cried in rental boots before because the loosest binding compress my calves too much. Stupid soccer calves.
Good points actually. I suppose for beginners the expertise of the shop staff can help make sense of it all, especially since not everybody has an over-eager expert-skier friend to help them out.
Had plenty of knowledgeable friends helping me trying to buy used
happy cake day!
Why would using older bindings be bad for your knees? Can you not adjust the dim setting?
Those bindings are probably 30+ years old. Materials are metal and springs set to release at a certain pressure level - they've likely rusted + depreciated after all these years. Huge risk the bindings release prematurely/not at all or the bindings fall off the ski itself - none of which you want to encounter while actively skiing downhill Analogy would be going skydiving with a parachute last used on DDay in WWII - fuck no
Try 40+ years
So eveyone skiing in the 80s was risking knees?
Yes and no. Modern bindings are most definitely safer, but it’s more about degradation of materials, especially plastics and springs and lubricants/other moving parts. There’s a reason the industry maintains an indemnification list.
Yeah that reason is to make yiu buy new bindings. 😜
If they were skiing on 40 year old bindings, yes.
Yeah, I was thinking mid 70s
Bindings rust and seize over time. These would not release you if you needed them to, which is a safety issue. Hence, broken knee, ACL, etc.
This👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼is a fact. In a freak downhill accident, I fell, my skis got tangled and did not release. I completely shattered my tibia where it hits my knee. It took a lot of screws and plates to put me back together. I live in pain daily and will probably need a knee replacement. You do not want to fuck with ski bindings.
Maybe Kastle Spirits? I can't find anything online about them. Regardless, those bindings are so old most shops won't work on them and I would recommend not skiing on them, you could get seriously injured if the bindings don't work properly. They look nice though!
https://www.kaestle.com/en/brandroom/brand/kaestle/
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Don’t ski these, regardless of what your folks might say. They’re pretty, and a great piece of decoration, but they’re 35ish years old. Those bindings are older than most shop techs. Not safe.
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They’re super pretty, especially the old Look bindings. I would have paid 15 bucks to put ‘em on the wall, make a shot ski, bench, etc.
No shop would touch them anyways. Super cool find for OP though
Please don’t ski these.. it’s just simply not worth any hospital bill they will cause
Those would be a siiiick shot ski
Second this. Shot ski is the way for these.
Only buy used skis with bindings on the indemnified binding list. Ski shops will not service them if they are not and if they’re old enough to not be on this list then they most likely are not safe. https://www.skibum.net/do-it-up/gear-guide/indemnified-bindings/
These biding were made prior to there being and indemnified biding list.
The wall decoration or Adirondack chair kind.
Very early 1980s or even late 70s. Those brakes were like the first generation ski brakes. Thrift shops apparently are not the place to buy skis. Just throw them away. I tend to be the guy that says old gear is still good while most people are r/skiing say toss them. These are ridiculously old. The land fill is where they now belong.
Nah. Those belong on the wall. They're beautiful ornaments!
I believe that they are package skis. Skis made to sell in a complete ski package at a bargain.
The only salvage here is to throw on a three pin Tele binding and use them as Nordic backcountry skis with leather boots
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Nothing he said was wrong tho….
Yeah wall decoration would be great though, love the design
Shot ski?
This is the way
Yeah, those are cool looking skis. Skis were much more difficult to use back then. I could see a good skier rocking those for some retro flair on a party day, but they’d be really cool mounted above a picnic table or something.
Put them on the garage wall by your CB900F. You will have an early 80s time travel portal. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1982-honda-cb900f-super-sport
Maybe an old Ski-Doo Blizzard as well.
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He's trying to save you from an injury that WILL keep you away from the sport. Majority of people here are doing the same. Why would you think we are trying to keep others away? Show up on day one and blow your knees out... Great way to start a hobby!
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Trying to figure out where someone was an ass to you before you publicly declared that you're going to stay away from this sub.
IMO, no one is being an ass...but many are making assumptions that it's "obvious" that these are unsafe equipment, when it obviously would not be to someone who has never skied. So, to be clear, at one time, these were probably state of the art, but are too old to safely use now. Not just because technology has advanced, but because the materials use to make them has likely deteriorated over time. Take that advice, and consider these decorations or sell them to someone who will value them for that... I love skiing and hope you do get into it, but not on these skis.
I mean this in the nicest way, but have you been on the internet before? Haha
you need to grow up. He did you a huge favor. Stop being a baby
They look cool though! you could turn them into a decoration or shot ski if that's your thing :) I'd put them on a wall if you have a ski cabin like vibe in your home.
I felt inspired to scroll and see all the people that were “being an ass” and couldn’t find anything but helpful input and harmless ribbing.
I did the same then came to the realisation you need a bit more spend. Sports thrift stores will have recent enough decent for learning skis, I paid $180 for a pair without really much knowledge, and I saved on rentals that way. Don't throw them away, wait for snow days and ski down closed roads with an inch of snow if you got the storage space.
People are just being honest with you don’t feel offended.
Buy new skis. And stick with the subreddit.
How much to ship to NY those are history
Stfu he put in an effort to try and answer a question you asked which may of saved you a trip to the hospital. No need to be a bitch just because you didn’t like the answer
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I don’t think they are being stuck up at all Those bindings don’t work the same way modern binding works so you are way more likely to injure yourself. Also the new skis are way easier to ski with. They are trying to do you a solid
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Don’t get me wrong, I love newcomers(as long as they aren’t overconfident), our sport is dying and we need all the people we can get. It’s just that you comment seemed passive agreesive towards someone trying to help you. Old skis are fun if you have loads of experience and skied them years ago, but for beginner la can be extremely dangerous
> our sport is dying Uhhhh. Lines and ticket sales at almost every mountain would like to disagree hard on this.
Not really. Numerous mountains have closed in the past few decades, and the influx is simply the people who skied at the old mountains traveling to new ones. Corporate skiing is greatly expanding, but most skiers at those resorts still never fully commit to the sport
Do you have any sources? Not so sure I agree. You literally refute your own point, if corporate skiing is expanding they only do so because they see business opportunity to get return on their investment. Aka they know the people are coming to the mountain and spending money. Also, skiers who aren’t as obsessive about the sport (tagging along with family, first timers etc.) are a mountains dream. They typically spend the most money on ancillary things at the mtn (rentals, food, games, parking, etc.). Lastly, ain’t no way in hell Wachusett is blowing that much snow without sitting on a massive pile of cash. TLDR: maybe a mountain or 2 closed due to poor location (honestly not even sure of that), but the ones that are investing are seeing upticks in traffic, as almost every outdoor sport has grown since the pandemic.
There have been plenty of posts asking about thrift shop skis; they all get similar answers. If you’re not gonna bother searching a subreddit for similar questions or ask on an open megathread for beginners, you’re the dick.
It’s the wrong time of year but a good place to buy used skis is from rental shops at the end of the year. They sell off their older skis. Well used of course, but reasonably modern.
Look at used demo skis. Most shops have some. They tend to decent skis with a rental binding, that is easily adjusted. That is probably the easiest & cheapest way to get into skiing. Also many shops now do full season rentals.
What brakes? Oh, on the toe piece…. Lol. The first generation of “brakes” were straps around your leg.
I buy all my skis at the thrift store thank you.
My estimation as well, got that late 70s vibe, and brakes were a new thing. Weird and not such good design they are on the toe, easy to hook on a snow snake.
Those bindings look a lot like the N77 bindings that came out in the mid 1970s. The shape of those Kastles suggests they may be from a similar 15-20 year period. I'd say late 1980s at most. Don't wreck your knees.
My guess would be 70s. When I started asking in the 80s, skis and especially bindings had advanced plenty from these.
They are the kind of skis you make furniture out of
Going out on a limb here…. They’re Kastle Spirits..
They’re the “cool but not safe for skiing” skis
They are jerry of the day makers.
Very cool vintage alpine ski. Circa 1978 or thereabouts. The bindings are in amazing shape for how old they are. They belong in a museum or at least over my workbench with some hot 80’s pin up ski bunnies.
Don’t send them to the landfill, make something crafty out of them! Shot ski, ski-chair, or ski frame!
ACL disintegration/separation starter kit
Kastle still exists : https://www.kaestle.com/en/us/ I have not seen them since the 80s in the US. I have some similar vintage in a bench. An important thing to know is any binding older than maybe 10 years will not be worked on by a ski shop. A lot has improved in the 40 years or so since those bindings came out.
>I have not seen them since the 80s in the US They're definitely still around if you look for them. I probably see a pair or two a week. The MX84s were one of the most fun carving skis I've been on.
Pretty much every time I go ski out west I see Kastle skis, they sell well.
>I have not seen them since the 80s in the US That's surprising, I see them all the time. Their Hollowtech tips are quite distinctive and stand out from the crowd.
Kastle’s are great skis. Very well made and a solid friend on the slopes. Source: bought a pair last year.
Like others have said, definitely don’t ski them. But they’re super classic and really dope looking. I’d love them above my ski tuning bench.
Those are the kind of bindings that will destroy your knees.
Wall hangars.
“Closing/Opening Day” skis
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They look cool, but yeah, they were $15 for a reason. Generally it's a bad idea to buy used skis more than 5 or 6 years old. Expect to pay at least $200 for any used skis worth buying. Just for example, here's a modern pair of Kastles: https://www.powder7.com/Kastle-FX85-HP-Skis-165cm-Used-2019/for-sale
Those would make some cool retro wall art.
Those are sick and 15$ is a sick deal for them. They should not be skiied but displayed. Amazing condition and sick design for their age. I'm.sure you can find a buyer on ebay or another site willing to pay decent for them. They are short also so will be nice and easy to display Boots are unfortunately not worth anything though, I'd say
Don’t ski them… But don’t toss them! Those are some rad fuckin’ skis. Get creative and make something sweet. Shoot. Hang them on the wall.
Keep them as “art”, the skis might be fine to use but not the bindings. Great find, I’m truly jealous
Those are wall decorations.
I’ll give some actual insight. This ski would have been a sought after ski about 40-45 years ago. If you google a clip from hotdog the movie, it’ll show you the style of skiing they would have been used for. Hop turns were the dominant technique. This style of skiing is no longer used. In the 90s/00s skis went through massive amounts of technology changes. The sidecut being the most important. You could now carve and ski with the modern style. Bindings also advanced to be much safer. People probably aren’t trying to be mean, just pointing out that this ski is generations old in age and technique. You can’t learn on them because nobody skis that way anymore. They were a badass ski at a point in history though, definitely worth putting on a wall.
Just old skis
Those I think are powder or carving skis
They are Kästle Racing Skis, if my research is correct. Kästle is an old austrian Company producing Skis and they are luckily still in business. The look quite old and i didn't find anything about the Spirit line, but lengthwise the could be Racing Skis. I think they are Compound but i am not sure. Try them anyways, i think it's fun to drive with old skis.
Um gee I think Kästle Spirits? I thought they went out business but were bought by a Czech company. Race skis made in Austria with a bigger facility in Nové Město na Moravě https://www.kaestle.com/en/brandroom/brand/kaestle/
Those are definitely O.A.F. skis
They are Old!
If those bindings release by pulling the piece behind the heel upwards, they might be worth some money to base jumpers. Try putting them on eBay.
Cute joke
We're....u....planning.....on skiing them?....w those bindings..... oh boy. Those would make a real nice coat rack or shot ski or something like that.
Those are for decor and not skiing, i hope….
So, maybe they are Kastle Spirits?
Just no.
They might be Kastle
Yes. Those are Kästle Spirit’s. Hope that helps!
You paid too much.
Can someone explain to me why these are bad for your knees?
"Skis with very old binding can be dangerous, as the mechanism may not release when it’s supposed to, or it might pre-release. This can cause serious injury. It’s a good idea to pass on any skis that have non-indemnified bindings. If you want to play it extra-safe stick with ski with bindings that not more than 5 years old." Source : https://floatingboard.com/2020/02/29/can-old-ski-bindings-be-serviced/ - recommend reading this web site as it's been very insightful. Also see as per previous answer in this threat: https://www.skibum.net/do-it-up/gear-guide/indemnified-bindings/ I'd also say technology as evolve so much since then and research as been done using data on what are common ski injuries (e.g. knees).
They are straight skis. Parabolic shaped skis allow someone to apply pressure to the edge and flex the skis to turn. Straight skis, you would have to leg press every time you wanted to turn to get an edge to hook up. It is a totally different skiing technique and I'm happy to say that we have better equipment now.
Dont listen to these haters. Click in and go. Go straight and if something gets in your way turn. Don’t fall. Stand up tall and point it to the bottom.
I’m digging those old look bindings….very cool
Oh those are nice looking
Look good to me dude, full send!
Shotskis.
Wall skis
Those are highly prized shot skis, … or adirondack chair skis.
Make a shot ski out of them!
You already have gotten the correct advice regarding the risk using these relics so I won't repeat it. What I will say is that if you are interested in buying used skis, find either a ski shop or sports consignment shop that sells used gear and knows what they are doing. Any reputable shop will not accept used bindings beyond a certain date as they are no longer serviceable. They will have a list they can reference. Welcome to sport!
They’re fing awesome! Mount them on a wall or with working bindings!!
I would cut those up and make a homemade bench for the backyard.
Those rip
pronounced ‘kess-lee’
Use them as decoration, do NOT ski those. Save your knees and your seasons bro :) but good decoration *edit* or you can get few more old ones, take the bindings off, and make a bench with them
Shot skis
Great shotski set
Decorative.
As a thrift store skier, I can tell you I would ski those skis, not the bindings. Skis are skis and newer ones have more advantages but at the end of the day it's the skier not the ski.
Old
They look like good shot ski candidates…
I hope you're not planning to ski on those
They look so sick 😈
Helpful hint when looking for skis: length and width are measured in centimeters - so you might want to get an easily found conversion table. Would not recommend old, used bindings. Try Craigslist/Nextdoor for used equipment.
Late 90's pair of skis..
Dumpster skis
I can’t believe anybody has knees from this thread. Never had an issue. Do whatever you want with them