Hi All!
New member here, doing a kook move, and asking a question which has most likely been asked, but I'm gonna do it anyway... (sorry)
I'm making the move from water to snow, and looking for a recommendation for some ski's. I have read quite a bit and understand most any ski will work, but I am looking for something a little better than average, possibly twin-tip style and lightweight? I see Volkl and Line in vid's?
I self ID'd the kook question , so please just give a guy some ideas on what is working for you.....?
Thanks!

You are right that any skis will work! I only have tried old strait skis and was never really any good with them with a kite. Mostly, I use a snowboard. I do have a friend that is really good on skis and is always faster than me on the flat.

IMHO - don't get too far away from the longer downhill skis since you will be giving up some speed advantage over the boarders. It has to be nice for a skier to scream by a boarder and leave them in the dust.

Thanks Matt, I like the idea of more speed on ski's.

Does anyone else have tried and true equipment stories?
Thanks

We are super amped for this winter too. Last year the snow and snowpack in the Lewis Hills in Newfoundland was unreal. We see a lot of snowfall throughout the calendar year in any season and this season with La Nina brewing will surely be a record breaker. If you are unfamiliar with the Lewis Hills and the kiting that is available there check out the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xexj23uZxkw">Martin Hanzalek</a> kite school lewis hills video for a snapshot at the terrain available in Western Newfoundland Canada (The Lewis Hills are located just outside of Gros Morne National Park)

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I have only used one set of skis and they have worked well for me. I checked on this thread though because of the title. I usually hate winter but this is my first one taking on this sport and now I love it. Unfortunately, the winter has been extremely mild though. I was all pumped up with my new and haven't been able to use them much. Hopefully that changes.

nice video post more pls...