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Started by Kyporter in Ski Hardware - 10 Replies

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Tony_H
reply to 'Help on purchasing skis'
posted Aug-2010

Heres my shout, and it was based on wanting some wider all mountain skis to do about 75% groomed runs, and the ability to go off piste and ski powder better.
I ended up with 166 as I am quite short, but based on all the reviews I read and people I spoke to, I plumped for Scott Neo's.
I loved skiing on them.
I have had mine fixed after a problem with the tails opening up - something to do with rear end impact, and I would most definitely recommend them.
Strong, versatile, powerful and fun.
They gave me more confidence to ski anything.
www  New and improved me

Broom
reply to 'Help on purchasing skis'
posted Aug-2010

I realy didn't know that skis make such a different, I ski on blues and reds only at the moment do you think it will make a diferents, if yes what's the best for groom runs only, I am a intermediet skier

Trencher
reply to 'Help on purchasing skis'
posted Aug-2010

broom wrote:I realy didn't know that skis make such a different, I ski on blues and reds only at the moment do you think it will make a diferents, if yes what's the best for groom runs only, I am a intermediet skier


Spend some time online researching types of ski. The type of understanding you need to know what ski is for you, is not something an instructor is going to spend an extended period of time explaining in detail.

If you spend all your time on groomed runs, don't waste your time on all mountain skis. Get the tool for the job. The eventual goal on groomed runs is to be able to carve your turns. Look for skis that are designed for that. Start with smaller side cut radius skis, and only when you are comfortable and in control of the speed that comes with carving clean turns, move onto larger radius skis.

There will be skis that make it easier, skis that will extend and push you, and skis that you can learn a lot from, but aren't your favourites.
because I'm so inclined .....

Edited 1 time. Last update at 30-Aug-2010

Topic last updated on 30-August-2010 at 04:25