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Started by Alienslayer in Ski Hardware - 10 Replies

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Alienslayer posted Sep-2010

Hi all well this season i've taken up skiing and i've so far progressed rather fast, i'm at the moment still having fun on begginer runs and will be ready next season to step up to Intermediate runs

Well currently i am using an old set of skis

Head cyber which are 170cm tall 104/60/100

I was looking at upgrading to a newer more modern set, i ski at groomed runs only at the resorts and every now and again some Xcountry at other free mountains

What skis can you recommend or am i on the right track with my choices below

http://www.head.com/ski/ski.php?region=eu&tag=all_mountain_groomer&id=3033

http://www.rossignol.com/AU/AU/strato-7-limited-carbon_RA0BD01_product_ski-men-skis-frontside.html

http://www.dynastar.com/#/products/dr905b7-contact-groove-ti

Dave Mac
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

Hi Alien, welcome to J2ski.
While your skiing is still advancing at a quick rate, I would suggest that you hire skis. The main benefit is that you can ski 2 or 3 different pairs in your weeks hire.
Cost-wise, when you deduct the ski transfer cost, plus the hassle of scooting them about, the difference is only £20/£30. You will rent a ski that is only one or two seasons old.
Skiset, that advertise on this site is one option, to give you an idea of hire cost.

Alienslayer
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

Oh ok cool well i own a set currently so next time i go up i might ask to just try out the sets above and see how they go.

But in your opinion what would you go?

Alienslayer
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

Hey look i also found these skis they seem a bit better than the other head skis i found, would these be good to learn on and boost my skills with?

http://www.head.com/ski/ski.php?region=eu&tag=racing&id=3023

or would i be better off going something larger under the foot?

http://www.head.com/ski/ski.php?region=eu&tag=racing&id=3021

basically the same what difference does it make with a larger centre?

Tony_H
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

I've just been kindly informed that buying skis is a waste of money and that we should all be renting instead.
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

Well, although I don't really think buying your own skis is a waste of money, what I really dislike is the price of new skis, I have never paid £300-£600 for a pair and never will, skis are far too over priced, my last pair came from Bandit, a good ski and even with the cost of flying them over from Switzerland I only paid £127, I should have really told you the ski they are Dynastar Leg-ends 8000.

8)

TheoBane
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

The Atomic All mountain Panic and Blackeye T1 are deadly skis, i tested them out with chemmy alcott two weeks ago. Wish i could get her ones,they are sweeeet

Tony_H
reply to 'Need help choosing a set of skis'
posted Sep-2010

TheoBane wrote: Wish i could give her one,she is sweeeet
Innit bruv
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Topic last updated on 16-September-2010 at 21:21