Demo Gear

In the last three days I have had the fortune of being able to test out the $1,300.00 Denny Hanson designed Apex Ski Boot, 2011 Hart F14 Skis and an Atomic Banger Snowboard from next year's stock, as well. And although after years of experience, someone can walk in off the street and with two or three questions I can select an ideal ski for them. My accuracy improves greatly if I 've seen them ski at all. But, still, sometimes I don't get it right.
I cannot overstate the importance of trying new equipment. As good as your old stuff feels, there are advances in gear technology that can actually improve your skiing instantly just by getting on the new gear. The money they want for ski gear these days should prompt every potential buyer to carefully seek out the gear that is right for them. Time spent trying gear in an A/B comparison way skiing each ski on the same run under the same snow conditions (read - the same day). Pick a day and test out three or four likely candidates for your new gear before you buy. The day lost skiing will enhance every day thereafter in gear you are happy with.