I have decided that I am going to take racing seriously as a Southerner who first skied at 14, did first serious gate training at 55 or so. Am 59 now.
I figure there is value in finding some impossible hill-to-climb and have at it just to keep fit and focused.
Seriously means:
So I have decided that my major cost savings will be wax....
Anyone got a line on decent enough/cheap ski wax? Bulk/cheap but decent is what I am looking for. If I can dodge another $200 I'd be grateful.
Breck
I figure there is value in finding some impossible hill-to-climb and have at it just to keep fit and focused.
Seriously means:
- I intend to attend northeast slalom races regularly and 'get points' and so on. ??$1,000 with fees/tickets/travel for 7 or so races?
- Train for real. https://www.nysef.org/ (New York State racing org) offers 3 days a week of training for $2300 at any of Belleayre, Gore or Whiteface for ADULTS! Includes a pass. I have done this before and it is a great deal and the best way I know of to get better.
- Do spot camps like Lisa Ballard's efforts (https://www.lisaballardoutdoors.com/racecamps.html) $500 or so.
- Razr Tune $750
- Fresh helmet on sale $125--broke the last one
- Cut proof undies $99 on sale
- POC armored jacket and panties $450
- Alternate bindings to try: $680 (Fancy French telemark bindings)
- Not planning on getting more skis but I should....Just have
- Men's Blizzard SL FIS RD brutes that are fresh and good
- Women's Volkl FIS SLs that are pretty tired
So I have decided that my major cost savings will be wax....
Anyone got a line on decent enough/cheap ski wax? Bulk/cheap but decent is what I am looking for. If I can dodge another $200 I'd be grateful.
Breck