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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That is with the bindings - beat that!
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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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Quelle fixations?
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Who are they?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Which bindings?
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Axium 300 bindings as is recommended by Rossignol and what Snow & Rock and Ellis Brigham are selling with the B2's.
Don't lose out now, get over to Decathlon before they all get snatched-up!!
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Their web site's a bit feeble isn't it? It doesn't even mention they sell ski gear.
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isn't the more obvious question which years model?
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I hope they're last years version personally. I believe this years hasn't changed significantly, exept they're a lot uglier...
Huge store in Stockport so I reckon I'll pop down and have a look see on Saturday.
I've hardly used my Head ixrc 1100's yet either, but they don't half look lonely on their own.
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markP, This years' model are meant to be a little stiffer and hold their edge better, probably
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snowbunny wrote: |
markP, This years' model are meant to be a little stiffer and hold their edge better, probably |
And aren't they also called B3 rather than B2?
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rob@rar.org.uk, AFAIK the B2 is aimed at piste skiers (who sometimes go off piste). The B3 is aimed at off piste skiers who like to blast the piste sometimes. I tried the B2W last year, My old Bandit Liites had better edge grip, and more feeling underfoot, and were faster edge to edge. Put me right off, IMO Rossi need to do something, since the perf. was well short of the old XX's Yes I know they are supposed to have realigned the range, but I'm going to sit on the fence on that one:D
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I'll beat it....
This year's model for £250 inc. bindings
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You know it makes sense.
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It's the new B2, the green one. I saw them on Saturday.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Chris_5000, that's even cheaper than last year's model on sale in France ... best deal I've seen on them. Decathlon France have the new Atomic Izor 9:7 at €399 though ... but still not as good as your 2005/6 B2 price ..
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Poster: A snowHead
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Chris_5000, are you a retailer or just selling one pair?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Chris_5000, where, what, when, why, how???? Tell us more
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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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flicksta, If it's green then I believe that is the B3. Which would make it even better value as EB sell them for 525GBP although thats with a better binding. The B2 is blue and is fatter and stiffer than last years model and comes in at 435 with the axium 300.
Still ugly though.
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Am I the only person out there who thinks the new Bandit range is better looking than the last lot? I think the new design looks sleek. The new B2 is meant to be better than last years (which seems to have been generally slated). It has some fancy metal shark thing in the tip, which stops it from flapping at speed, or some such b****cks. Not that I care, having just been won over by the Hot Rod Nitrous .
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Just wondering whther ski prices in Britain are generally too high. If you look into the German ski shop sites the B2 ( with Look Pivot 12 binding ) is going for 490 Euros, which translates to about 337 GBP! See http://www.bittl.de
The Metron B5 with Neox 412 Gold binding is going for 893 Euros ( 611 GBP ). How much do they charge for those in Britain?
Generally I think the Munich ski prices are lower than elsewhere. Definitely lower than in the ski resorts in Austria, so it just might be worthwhile stopping off here on the way to the hills.
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The ski only price for a B2 is 229 quid at one of the online retailers here, and Telemark Pyrennes do them for 380 with binding. I think Rossignol have made rather a lot of these skis
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I can assure you that the price I quoted above is for the new 2005/6 B2's (blue/white/grey colours) and Axium 300 bindings. I have also recently bought some new boots from S&R at a price of £220 but now I wish like hell that I had waited and bought them from Decathlon because they are selling the same boots for £165!!!!
Decathlon rules!!!!!!!!!
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Chris_5000,
Where can I find the 2005/6 B2's complete with bindings for £250?
Very interested!
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Don't think I'd recommend getting boots fitted at Decathlon! It's not like buying a pair of trainers is it?
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True, but I could always have bought them from Decathlon and then taken them to S&R for them to custom fit them for me.
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Hornster,
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True, but I could always have bought them from Decathlon and then taken them to S&R for them to custom fit them for me
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For a custom fit, Profeet in London would be a better choice
http://www.profeet.co.uk/
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snowbunny wrote: |
I tried the B2W last year, My old Bandit Liites had better edge grip, and more feeling underfoot, and were faster edge to edge. Put me right off, IMO Rossi need to do something, since the perf. was well short of the old XX's |
Have you tried the "unisex" version rather than the women's? I (and Rachel Q) tried both last year....and I wouldn't touch the women's again. They scared me. However the "unisex" version are a nice set of skis.
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Decathlon Sheffield were selling last years B2s for £180...but they didn't have my size I asked if anywhere else did, but they said that they were only store in the country to have any of last years stock left.
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You know it makes sense.
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snowbunny,
I far preferred the XX over the B2's that I have tried. And I far preferred the XL over either - juts thought I'd get that in - but I do have found memories of the XX.
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JT,
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snowbunny,
I far preferred the XX over the B2's that I have tried. And I far preferred the XL over either - juts thought I'd get that in
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I would have expected no less
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Poster: A snowHead
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snowbunny,
Good ski the XX tho'
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Elizabeth B, The XX were "mens". I skied the B2W. I may test ski the new B2W, whilst in resort. Glad I'm not alone in not liking the last B2W offering. Took a pair onto Grand Montets, they "did my head in". Came off the hill, believing it was time to quit as I could no longer hack this skiing lark
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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snowbunny, I've wondered about this, is there a new B2W ? The old one seems to have been widely considered a waste of time, but if the new B2 is stiffer etc then does an old B2 or a new B2W make a better womans ski?
Elizabeth B, try telemark pyrennes, they had some.
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snowbunny, recently they seem to have done away with "mens" skis in favour of "unisex" ones. Just a marketing thing, I presume?
ise, I'll have a look. I'm probably going to wait until after the PSB...and test some skis there...but I can always be persuaded by a bargain!!
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ise, There's a new B2W in the slush n rubble cat. It claims to have the FAT system and Shark Nose Tip which, I'm assuming means that it's this years' model, lengths 148 to 174. It looks to be a lighter blue paint job than the regular B2 which runs up to 182 length. I have'nt had hold of a pair, so can't comment on the respective weights/binding position etc. If it is stiffer, then the B2W will be worth a test ride....who knows, I may return with a smile
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I have ten or so pairs of the old B2, for those of you whom are fans. Skis only. Am open to offers. Will check the wall price this afternoon and give you all a price idea. Also have a great range of off-piste skis, between 94-125mm underfoot. I understand you Brits, quake in your boots at anything over 84mm as there too Extreme. Still, i have them if anyone needs a second pair of skis for powder days, edge to edge speed aside, some of them rip on the hard stuff too!
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snowbunny, have you used Profeet? I'm about to give them a call, as it happens. I need some new insoles although I'm perfectly happy with the overall boot fit.
If you have been it would be interesting to hear how you got on.
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Pro feet rock. Book up with Hamish the Wolf.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, could well be interested....let us know what price your lookng at.
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Ok, Jimmy, i'll give you very good price my friend. Not too many of your 'English Quids'
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