
	Intro: Before you begin Step 1: Go to places that offer used skis Step 2: Bring along your own boots (if possible) Step 3: Know what to look for Step 4: Examine the bindings Step 5: Study the ski as a whole Step 6: Look at the camber Step 7: Check for clues of improper storage Step 8 Look for signs of repair

2torial #0561:
Learn2 Buy Used Skis (Continued)
Look at the camber

The camber is the (intentional) bend of the ski that provides the spring in your slide. Make sure the skis still have good camber by laying them both on a flat surface. The middle of the skis should rise from the surface to an equal height, usually from one to two inches up.
Step 7