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[HybridSquirrel]

I need you help. Thinking of purchasing some Volkl Carver Vectr15 skis, with Marker (idemnified) m7.1 EPS bindings.


How old are the Carver Vector15's? Should I go ahead and pick them up? I think they are old rental skis..


Either the Volkls or some Salomon Xscream 700's that need new bindings and a tune-up (probably resurfacing)

 

[summit]

so they are used? how are the edges and lamination?

 

[HybridSquirrel]

I haven't checked em out yet, but for $60 dollars I find this hard to pass up since the bindings alone cost twice that when new, and are decent enough.



only reason i'm looking is because I got ski jacked the other day =[


edit: jk those bindings are about 90 bucks used, but still....

 

[thegimp03]

Those bindings are like 8-9 years old so I'm guessing that's about how old the skis are. I don't think you can go wrong for $60 to get you through the rest of the season. I wouldn't bother going out and buying new skis right now as last years' models will be on sale for 50% off in a few months.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

I think you can spend another $40 or so and get something much newer with a lot less wear and tear. Skis that old are dinosaurs.

 

[bommy261]

i had a similarly older set of skiis given to me and the one ski binding broke when i got them checked. the problem when the plastic gets older,the plastic tends to weaken and may break. if u do decide to get them, make sure to take them to get their bindings checked. Best for the bindings to break in a room rather than on the slopes.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

I think you can spend another $40 or so and get something much newer with a lot less wear and tear. Skis that old are dinosaurs.

I think I have about $60 bucks to spend on ski's since I just dropped $500 bucks on a new pair last month and had them ski jacked yesterday, and will re-buy some in July when they are on sale.


The skis are the same ones smaller ski resorts around here are renting out still, so they aren't that ancient. Checked out the skis today at the shop, they actually look in really good shape, the edges are nice and the bottom has pretty much no scratches. I am not looking for these to be my full time ski's for the next 20 years....but I need something to last at least 2-3 more months. The bindings are non-adjustable so i'd have to take them somewhere and get them adjusted and looked at anyway, I had them reserve them for me and I might go back in tomorrow and get them.

edit: the bindings are still serviceable by shops, but are listed as rentals. I think i'm going to just buy them....the used packages at Colorado Ski and Golf are way more torn up then this pair, and all I need are skis.

 

[Farang]

$60 doesn't buy you anything worth researching beyond just look at them in person and seeing it all fits together.

But the first question is what do you want to do with the ski, and where do you ski (more importantly what are the conditions usually like where you ski).

 

[velillen]

Realy not much to say about those skis. They are the lower end model, not that wide, made more for the groomers. If the edges looks good (no indents or anything) and the bases look good, id grab them if you are needing something.

For 60 bucks dont expect the world. Especially on a ski like that. Carver skis are nothing special. itll be to narrow (IMO) for powder but if you do mostly groomers itll work just great!

By the way, if your looking to buy at the end of the season, take a look at some of the skiing community forums. Plenty of people offer higher end gear on sale. itll be used but o well

 

[HybridSquirrel]

I bought them posting pics tonight they are actually pretty pro. They are the same skis I've been renting for years so I feel a bit nostalgic. All I do are groomers and packed snow anyway. Plus there is sniagrab and the ski outlet here in may...got s pair of 900 dollar salomons there for my dad last year for 150


edit: the bindings are non-adjustable which kinda blows...ill have to drop 40 bones to get them adjusted, but thats not a big deal since i have to get them inspected and make sure they won't kill me anyway. i'll take a pic later, they are different from the regular Carver model they are a little nicer it looks like.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Plus there is sniagrab and the ski outlet here in may

SNIAGRAB is usually around Labor Day, though there will be plenty of end-of-season sales to be had. (sniagrab is such a zoo and all the good stuff is picked through in the first few seconds anyway).

Sports Authority had some great sales starting around middle-Feb last year.

Nonetheless, for $60 it's okay to take a chance on throw away gear. Like mentioned, if the lamination, edges and bases are okay and the bindings function, you've come out fine. My guess is the biggest issue will be the edges if they've been rusting away and there isn't enough material to grind out.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

SNIAGRAB is usually around Labor Day, though there will be plenty of end-of-season sales to be had. (sniagrab is such a zoo and all the good stuff is picked through in the first few seconds anyway).

Sports Authority had some great sales starting around middle-Feb last year.

Nonetheless, for $60 it's okay to take a chance on throw away gear. Like mentioned, if the lamination, edges and bases are okay and the bindings function, you've come out fine. My guess is the biggest issue will be the edges if they've been rusting away and there isn't enough material to grind out.

yeah and a lot of bargains happen in may too from what I noticed...especially on rental equipment. These skis are really in good shape.....

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