 Poster: A snowHead
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I normally get the red/silver skis from aplinresorts, but I think the 2 for 1 offer at Ski Republic will work out cheaper. I don't know anything about skis though, and I find the choice on there overwhelming. I normally stick to red/blue pistes - any advice?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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pinball13, FWIW the only time we tried Ski Republic we were entirely disappointed with what we got offered vs. what we ordered and told them what they could do with their skis.
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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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pinball13, Tell us bit more about your ski experience and expectations. If you are not very fussed about skis you might be OK.
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Thanks Megamum, maybe I should stick to alpinresorts.
Chris Bish, I don't expect much from my skis, I just try to get down safely. I still find some red runs difficult, e.g. if it's icy or mogully - not enough to stop me having a go though 
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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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pinball13, How many weeks' experience do you have? Do you ski parallel? Can you cope with soft snow? hardpack?
If you are just cruising down doing snowplough turns it really doesn't matter very much what skis you are on, as long as they are softish.
On the other hand, if you are starting to power your skis rather than just stand on them, you might want to make some choices.
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Chris Bish, thanks for your help - but this is the problem - I don't speak the lingo! I think I can cope with soft snow and hardpack, but I'm not sure what these terms mean or if I could identify those conditions. Similarly I think I 'power' my skis but I've not used that term before (maybe that means I don't power my skis?). I have 4 weeks experience, including ~50 hrs of group tuition (that includes learning to ski in the first place), and I ski parallel. I've done couple of blacks and a little off-piste but I'm not planning on doing any of that this year, mainly reds and nice long blues.
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Well, if it is any help, it took me a lot more than 4 weeks to start to notice any difference in skis. A possible conclusion is that you are just as likely to get suitable skis from Ski Republic as anyone else.
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OK, sounds like I don't need to worry about it at my level of inability.
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Don't get the own-branded cheapo ones from Ski Republic. Some friends of mine made this mistake once. They were the worst skis I have ever seen. Heavy, knackered, no wax...
Rule of thumb when hiring skis is talk yourself up. If you're a beginner, claim intermediate. You'll get the same skis, but they'll be from this year and will have been serviced. If you let on you're a beginner you'll get the most mashed up rusty garbage imaginable.
When they say "are you a good skier", look them in the eye and say yes!
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Mr Pieholeo, Great point. I have previously been honest thinking they will give me 'beginner' skis. Last time I booked online in advance and said I was intermediate and got virtually new skis and brand spanking new boots. Next time I shall tell them my name is Franz.
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