[KenW449]

Just picked up a set of second hand skis from goodwill for $30. They are Dynastar Agyl 7. From the brief time I spent researching them, they are supposed to be good for beginners and rated for All mountain and not for powder. I have never skied a day in my life, but have been snowboarding. They are 170 in length, no idea what year, bindings seem to be tightly secured, a bit of surface rust, and some small cosmetic blemishes on the top. The bottom has a few small knicks and will need to be waxed.

They did not come with poles and I didn't see any there so I can't ski it nao. They wont be used all that often here in the desert.

What should else should i look for when inspecting these? What kind of poles should I get besides red ones? Did I get a good deal?

https://m.imgur.com/a/WWvYova

 

[jdcamb]

Just picked up a set of second hand skis from goodwill for $30. They are Dynastar Agyl 7. From the brief time I spent researching them, they are supposed to be good for beginners and rated for All mountain and not for powder. I have never skied a day in my life, but have been snowboarding. They are 170 in length, no idea what year, bindings seem to be tightly secured, a bit of surface rust, and some small cosmetic blemishes on the top. The bottom has a few small knicks and will need to be waxed.

They did not come with poles and I didn't see any there so I can't ski it nao. They wont be used all that often here in the desert.

What should else should i look for when inspecting these? What kind of poles should I get besides red ones? Did I get a good deal?

https://m.imgur.com/gallery/WWvYova

Just go for it!

 

[jonKranked]

I'd be on the lookout for the metal edges being damaged or oullipu out, and signs of delamination.

 

[KenW449]

I'd be on the lookout for the metal edges being damaged or oullipu out, and signs of delamination.

Dont see any signs of delamination, and metal edges have surface rust, but no dents, dings, or signs they are about to fall off.

 

[rideit]

Can you post four or five pictures?

 

[KenW449]

Can you post four or five pictures?

Try the link nao? I didn't realize it wasn't working.

 

[jonKranked]

Dont see any signs of delamination, and metal edges have surface rust, but no dents, dings, or signs they are about to fall off.

A honing stone will take that rust right off.

 

[Nick]

do they fit your foot/boot?

 

[rideit]

Didn’t see the link. Those should be just fine for your purposes. I would invest in a full tune, or at least an edge and wax.
Have fun!

 

[KenW449]

A honing stone will take that rust right off.

that's what a figured. I was able to brush alot off with my finger.

do they fit your foot/boot?

I dont have ski boots yet. This would be the start of that. The bindings seem pretty adjustable, I can throw on a pair of boots and see if it comes close.

 

[KenW449]

Didn’t see the link. Those should be just fine for your purposes. I would invest in a full tune, or at least an edge and wax.
Have fun!

It wasnt working anyway. Thanks. About how much should that run?

 

[Toshi]

$60 or so. Maybe less.

 

[Jm_]

It wasnt working anyway. Thanks. About how much should that run?

Depends, places like REI often have a discount for members. Edge sharpeners are relatively inexpensive. I used to have a base-grinder/stone, but I've never seen the compact unit I had offered online.

 

[KenW449]

Thanks for the help.

 

[Nick]

Don't touch your bases or edges if you don't know what you're doing.

Have a shop figure out What size boot you need, then see if you can jam it into those bindings.

Those bindings are old, make sure they're tested thoroughly so they release when they're supposed to instead of tearing your knees to pieces.

Go fast, pull up..

 

[jonKranked]

Don't touch your bases or edges if you don't know what you're doing.

wrong.

 

[Jm_]

Also, edge sharpening and waxing are like 99% of ski tuning, waxing makes a big difference, even if it's cheap wax (which is why I buy). These can both be done easily at home, use some straps to cinch up the ski brakes, put the skis upside down on a chair with arms or something, sharpen and wax. Buy a cheap iron at the local dept store for the waxing, a base scraper and one of the ski edge sharpening tools.

 

[jonKranked]

Also, edge sharpening and waxing are like 99% of ski tuning, waxing makes a big difference, even if it's cheap wax (which is why I buy). These can both be done easily at home, use some straps to cinch up the ski brakes, put the skis upside down on a chair with arms or something, sharpen and wax. Buy a cheap iron at the local dept store for the waxing, a base scraper and one of the ski edge sharpening tools.

yea, i figured out on my own how to do it for my snowboard back in the late 90's, and that was before youtube

 

[jonKranked]

Don't touch your bases or edges if you don't know what you're doing.

real response: in general i agree with this, but given how easily tutorials can be found online, its certainly reasonable to teach yourself the basics, especially for a cheap ski to learn on.

 

[ICEBALL585]

Some skiing advice for ya...

 

[Full Trucker]

Some skiing advice for ya...

Accurate.

 

[jdcamb]

Picked the perfect day to go rogue Skiing in Rochester NY. If there was ever such a thing.

 

[stoney]

Accurate.

I see you've skied with SS?

 

[Full Trucker]

I see you've skied with SS?

Well, yeah.