 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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With a 64 mm waist you ain' t going to love the powder on these planks. For mucking about on - they will be fine 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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"resorts?"
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Yes, resorts!!! This may sound a bit daft but can someone tell me about skis as I don't have a bloody clue about there dimensions etc. Cheers
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Ricklovesthepowder,
You need to check that the bindings will fit your boots. Regular bindings can only be adjusted a little bit. The Boot Sole Length (BSL) will be written on the boots somewhere (or measure it in mm). Even then they need to be adjusted to fit your boots (by someone competent, maybe at a shop). Skis sound okay but you might want something a bit wider for the Glencoe off-piste.
You haven't lived until you've skied Weardale Resort 
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Im 6ft 2" and a little on the heavy side as well!!! What kind of skis should I be looking for? I usually stay on piste but sometimes go off the piste a liittle. Any recommendations would be appreciated as I dont know the first thing about skis themselves.
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altis, what does someone's apartment in Cham have to do with the Pennines? 
Ricklovesthepowder, you can always re drill them if they're not plated. C160s appear to be mid range intermediate skis.
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These skis are probably a little short & a little thin, but for 50 odd quid will probably do a job for you for a couple of years. I am 6" & have 172cm Head im82s (82mm wide). I was looking for something similar width but 1 size larger (abt 177-180cm - couldn't fit anything >180cm in my car then which limited my choice a bit) & they turned up on here for £150 (& about 2mins drive from work). Spent most of my equipment money on boots. Might buy myself something longer & fatter with the >£300 saved on buying new - the bases have some war wounds!
I do my own repairs as my parents made me learn ski servicing as a child. Picked up some updates from spyderjon's vids & some others on the internet (scottish ones are better than american) but unfortunately basic ski servicing kit will cost £50 absolute minimum & probably more like £100. Will have to order some more stuff before winter 
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what...snow, so do you think these will be ok for me then. Like i say, will only use them here in the UK so not bothered about them getting scratched etc. Is there anything else you would recommend on ebay?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Ricklovesthepowder, Hows it going, hope you enjoyed the match. These skis should be fine for what you want them for as long as you dont plan on spending too much time in powder. They are a piste ski and will do the job for your ski sessions at yad moss. If you were going to spend some more cash I would probably say go for something fatter and longer to deal with your off piste adventures. I dont know that much about skis but think 177cm is about the max length they come in with that sort of width.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Drluvski, cheers. Yes I loved the match and thanks for the ticket. Had a great day out and even better as we won! I will keep my eyes open for something a little wider I think. Cheers for all the advice. Oh, I got my ticket for the derby the other day, I'm in block 111, right in the corner and the singing section next to the away fans!!!
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You know it makes sense.
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Drluvski, good choice of ski to recommend!
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