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Mrs Hammond R is looking to purchase skis.
These will be largely piste skiing. Been once or twice a year for many years, & looking for something that makes the whole thing as pleasurable as possible. Make & size recommendation appreciated. Not the lightest skier (70+kg ish) Anything affordable come to mind?
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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K2 Burnin' Luv
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I skied for 6 years, 30 days a year on K2 Burnin' luv. Loved them. Now ski on some BBR's for unpisted/choppy snow in Canada and some Head GS Race skis for hard pack and that sort of thing, but the K2's are hard to beat! Very versatile.
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HammondR, difficult to buy a poor ski these days. Quality typically follows price though. Don't buy BBRs without her trying them first, they're a little unusual in shape.
No reason to stick with "women's" skis either necessarily. Skis don't know what you have between your legs.
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My daughter's Blizzard Viva Ultrasonic Power IQ which we got in 2012 are great, I assume they'll be a 2014/15 equivalent. It is an advanced model but I think they do more intermediate models too.
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Thanks very much for the responses.
Those Burnin' luv's seem popular. Anyone know where medium length new ones can be purchased. I have had a good look on t'internet & can find nothing. Are the Superburnin' skis the same?
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HammondR, Super Burnin' is the new name for Burnin' Luv so yes the same 
Also Dynastar Active Pro is a very easy skiing, versatile, fun piste ski. Probably 163 length. You might pick up an end of season bargain if you're quick.
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HammondR, Salomon W-Kart, Mrs Skimastaaah tested them in 2013 against a range of Kastle/Nordica/Volkl/Dynastar/Whitedot/Fischer inter-advanced "go-to-mountain-skis"and rated them as her preferred piste ski.
Silly as it sounds......... great place to shop is Ebay. 
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skimastaaah, Salomon W Kart was on my shortlist too, looks like a good ski.
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Also Dynastar Active Pro is a very easy skiing, versatile, fun piste ski.
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I bought a pair of those, quite cheap, from Glisshop at the end of last season. 158 - shorter than my previous skis. Not skied them yet but they look nice stacked beside my wardrobe in the corner of the bedroom. 
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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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Given her experience, I'd go for Kniessl Redstars. Great piste ski, really responsive and Tim will help you out.
Mrs Mp had some burnin luvs and they did the job nicely but are a firm intermediate option, if she has been skiing for years might find them a bit soft.
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You know it makes sense.
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sarah, glad to hear it; can't wait to try them out. though I'm going to have to wait - arthroscopy for a meniscal tear, Wednesday, then recovery/rehab.
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| sarah, glad to hear it; can't wait to try them out. though I'm going to have to wait - arthroscopy for a meniscal tear, Wednesday, then recovery/rehab. |
Oops Pam just seen this, lots of luck and best wishes for tomorrow and the rehab x
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