 Poster: A snowHead
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i used soul 7's (106mm) last trip in beaver creek and they were fine on piste although there was no sign of ice anywhere just lots of nice fluffy white stuff.  i think they would have been useless if there was any ice or even hardpack around.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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EuanFraser, how many weeks are you going to ski this season?
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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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1 week. I'm buying skis as I have had bad rental experience and will buy at a cheap price and then resell so it's cheaper or the same price as rentingGämsbock,
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Hmmmmmmm
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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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EuanFraser, chances of a powder day in a weeks holiday are 6:1 maybe less so best go for a good all rounder.
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Look for a sub 20 radius, not to stiff.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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There are plenty of good rental shops. If you ask on the forum for a recommendation for the resort you are going to I'm sure you'll get helpful replies.
Still growing + 1 week on snow this season really does = renting best IMO. Then you can also pick skis according to the conditions when you arrive.
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EuanFraser, it's nice to have your own skis, no messing on the first day and you get used to them, I've always had my own stuff, BUT it's an expensive mistake if you don't get on with them, not only the cost of the skis but also the wasted and and frustrating days you can spend trying to get on top of them. I would always recommend try before you buy if you can.
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I'm afraid I can't at the moment as I currently have a pinned broken ankle from rugbyjbob,
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There are plenty of good rental shops
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EuanFraser, I rented very happily between ~1995 and ~2001 in about 10 different resorts because things were changing so fast (having owned skis since about 1973). And I assure you I'm a lot fussier than I imagine you to be...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| You need at least 4 pairs of skis |
Only 4???
What about when you need some rockhoppers?
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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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zammo, Relegate the last pair and buy new ones 
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