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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I skied once as a teen and hated it. Went again this past break and just the boots and skis alone felt like torture: my feet hurt so bad in them, the skis were so long my balance was off. I ended up crying and giving up. Why are boots so heavy and the skis that ridiculously awkward or is there an issue with me for finding this all so incredibly hard to manage?[/quote]

rental equipment is not the best, especially the boots and if you have more difficult to fit feet that can make it even worse. If your boots fit well they shouldn't be painful. Yes, all skiers are happy to take them off at the end of the day, but they aren't in tears wearing them.  They should have also given you short skis because they are easier turn and manage for a beginner.

Did you take a lesson? Way too often I see people just going with their friend who are good skiers because they think they can teach them, but this never goes well. I have seen way too many "friends" convince their new skiing friend to go down a slope they thing is "no big deal" when in fact it is terrifying for a beginner. I can't blame them for quitting after that. 
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