Now that we’re getting closer to winter/ski season, I’m thinking of getting my brother some ski boots on his birthday. Very beginner in terms of ski experience. Any recs on ski boots, and reasonable skis? TIA!

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Rossignols or Atomic

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Whatever fits and feels good for boots. There's no substitute for going to a good ski shop and having a pro fit you, heat mold, and tweak to perfect the fit.

Highly recommend renting skis. There's no reason to buy as a new beginner.

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I would go with him to get them. He needs to try them on, making sure ski boots fit well is super important.

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Former competitor on Freeride world tour here. You absolutely need to go to a professional boot fitter (any specialty ski shop will have one). Tell them you’re a beginner, and they’ll fit you for a beginner level boot (generally more flexible than average). Proper fit > everything else. I also think better to spend a bit less on boots and spend extra on the boot fitter “blowing out” the boot to have it fit your foot perfectly and ease sore spots.

In terms of Skis get used/demos/last seasons. You don’t need brand new ones

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Ugh even more.

I went to Verbier in Jan 2014 and the conditions were absolute garbage - like very end of season. Had a trip to Hakuba planned for March of this year, staying at the base of Cortina and had that canceled due to COVID.

If you’re getting skis, definitely get used ones. A lot of ski shops sell used gear that they’ve previously rented. For boots, you can find decent boots under $300. Check Salomon, K2, Scott, Lange.

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