1st time twin tips buyer, Help!

Just looking for some thoughts/advice on buying some twin tip skis.

I've hired TT's over the past few years, not sure of the make but I've been looking at either the K2 Extreme's or Salomon Suspect to buy before this years trip to Val Thorens. I know there are probably better models like the 4Frnt MSP's and Line Chronic but there a little out my budget.

I'm a fairly aggressive skier on the pisted slops, ski mostly red's with occasional blacks and love going into the pow if it's there to enjoy. Last year I started trying out some park and I'm looking to do this more often.

Would also like some advice on lenght to buy, I'm 5'11" and just under 13 stone, will be trying to get this down nearer 12 and 1/2 before I head off though.

All advice appreciated cheers.

I would suggest that you try before you buy. I'm not personally a big fan of the Triaxial Braiding that K2 use.
Also check out Movement Skis, they will be much lighter to use than the K2's.

Welcome to J2ski :D

Thanks bandit.

I tried out the extreme and suspect at the snowzone in glasgow but it's hard to tell on such a small slope. The suspects did seem to be a bit more lively and forgiving so was leaning towards them.

The other ski suggested in the Ellis shop there were the Scott Punishers.

2 many choices!!!!

Remember ref: MSP and Chronic that you would probably be able to get these cheaper online than at Ellis B (which is pretty expensive).

You also get 10% off in Ellis Brigham if you are a member of the Ski Club of Great Britain which is worth keeping in mind (the cost of joining often is worth the discount when buying skis).

ca1der wrote:Thanks bandit.

I tried out the extreme and suspect at the snowzone in glasgow but it's hard to tell on such a small slope. The suspects did seem to be a bit more lively and forgiving so was leaning towards them.

The other ski suggested in the Ellis shop there were the Scott Punishers.

2 many choices!!!!

I have some Scott Punishers, and I like them, though my stats are rather different than yours :D

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/5271.page

If you go test some Punishers, go longer, they ski a bit on the short side, and they are quite a soft ski. I met a Scott sponsored skier in Zermatt in November, he said he can pick any ski from the range, and he chooses the Punishers.

Don't listen to bandit, he was probably drunk :twisted:

I don't think I have seen a bad review about a Scott ski yet.. even saw a few hardcore-local-types on the Scott Pure which looks like an interesting ski.

RossF wrote:Don't listen to bandit, he was probably drunk :twisted:

I don't think I have seen a bad review about a Scott ski yet.. even saw a few hardcore-local-types on the Scott Pure which looks like an interesting ski.

Er Ross.....it was AM, and he had his class with him. Wot u saying about Instructors then?

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I have Scott Neos (semi-TT) although mine are on the short side (166) and I could do with an extra 10 they are an awesome ski. Can do anything apart from pour a decent pint but Scott are probably working on that. Braehead have a good stock of Scotts or didi last time I was there.