Solomon Blades

I want to take ski lessons and offered a pair of snow blades Solomon. I know nothing of this sport, but really want to try it. Can someone give me advice on these sheets of snow, ie how are they difficult easy to use? and type of snow boots to buy. You do not want to spend loads such do not know if I'll take to the sport. Ps snow blades have been offered to me for £ 15.00 is this good?
Thank you

You'll need to buy ski boots for use with snowblades. I would suggest you find something as hand until you decide if you really want.

Personally, I learn to ski before I tried to use snowblades. Although nothing says you need to know how to ski first, standing on blades, if you are a novice, can be difficult. Similarly, snowblades need a little more leg strength to control, especially if you go to higher speeds. They really have no good results at low speeds such as those you will encounter while learning to ski.

15 pounds equals about $ 30 .. I would say that the owner wants to get rid of them. It is a fair price. Maybe even a little low if they are in good condition.

Let them anyway, and rent skis and boots the right length when learning to ski. You can try the blades when you're not in a lesson.

Probably worth having, because they can slip into your suitcase, and so does not incur additional transportation on flights. 15 pounds is what you pay another way to transport skis, and considering waxing and repairing skis, it is usually uneconomical for a week of skiing year to own their own skis.

If you're a total novice, so I recommend staying away from the blades completely. I have seen too many horrific accidents caused by inexperienced skiers try snow blades, including a friend who ended up tearing the ligaments of the knee and now will never ski again.

Likewise, stay away from purchasing boots for your first season, maybe two depending on how quickly you pick it up. Once you arrive at an advanced beginner or intermediate, you can go spray. In addition, you can still decide to resume shipment rather than skiing and then you will need to board instead of boots, ski boots.

I disagree. Blades would be great for learning to ski.
1. Much easier to learn to turn
2. do not need pole which is always good when you learn. You can see groups of skiing and skiing many a big pile of sticks on the ground, or take them as a set!
3. much easier to carry
success

Hmmmm .... both sides of the coin in the previous answers!
I have been teaching people to ski and blading for a number of years and both are very funny.
I do not think there is a "you must do this first" response ....
The blades are easier to turn, but you learn to plow snow ... the best way to reduce your speed.
It's ski school which provides full ISA blades beginners, then learn to carve theyt, move them on very short skis, about 120 cm, and the progress of 140cm, 150cm ...
What ever you decide to do .... LESSONS GET FIRST!
So have fun