This weekend I was skiing on my Kidder Redline EX. I had an O'Brien X9 boot on the front because the original boot broke. I went out the front on the second pass and the boot ripped off of the ski. 3 of the screws stayed in the ski and ripped the holes in the boot out while 3 of the screws stayed in the boot and ripped out of the ski. Should I try to re-drill holes in the boot and ski or is the ski shot and I need a new one?
If I need a new ski I would like suggestions on what to get. I am 135 pounds and another person who uses this ski is 160. I am a weekend skier in northern Indiana, so I want a cheap ski that will perform well in the course. I usually ski at 15 off.
The only skis I am familiar with are the top of the line skis like Stradas, Vapors, Syndicates. I'm looking for something cheaper that is still a good course ski. Preferably under $400. Any suggestions?