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Buying a sit-ski... what make to go for? New or used?
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I want to buy a sit ski and would love to have some advice from people about what make to go for, what sort of specifications to look our for and the such-like. Is it always better to buy a new one and get it made exactly the right size for you or can second-hand ones be modified?
I've only done two weeks of sit-skiing but am already looking to spend another month or two this year really focusing on the sport and seeing if I get into some downhill racing...
So... regarding sit-skis.
What makes are the best to for? I've heard lots of people talking about Praschbergers so am tempted to get one of their's.... how long do they take to make from scratch? How much do they normally cost? Can you adapt them for downhill racing or moguls or off-piste?
Is it foolish to buy second-hand when I can afford to buy new?
Any other thoughts, tips or advice?
Many thanks,
Charlie
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The uphill ski club might be able to help
http://www.uphillskiclub.co.uk/
Also Prosneige is a
Ski School in Val Thorens
that we use at
the EoSB
. I believe one of the directors has a son who rides a sit-ski. As a result the ski school has specialised a bit in that area so they may be able to offer some first hand advice. If you contact them, tell them you heard about than at snowHeads, they speak good English.
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Cheers for the thoughts. I probably should have said that I am currently in the UK and will be heading out to the States in the next week or so. I'm hoping to be skiing in February and have just heard back from Praschberger who say that sit-skis are delivered within 4-5 weeks of the order being placed... which sounds great!
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