 Poster: A snowHead
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The family is thinking of buying itself a late Christmas present of a Skier's Edge exercise machine. I've had a quick surf around the web site. There seems a bewildering array of specs and options. I seem to remember a thread about a year back, but I can't find it and perhaps the models have changed anyway.
Has anyone bought or used a recent model? Any advice?
BTW, we're 3 week/year skiers, all comfortable on any piste, like to enter GS races with varying degrees of success, comfortable dabbling off piste (though nothing too extreme). We're all full-grown, but with varying degrees of strength and stamina.
Thanks in advance!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I bought a skier's edge off e-bay 2 years ago--It is good exercise (cardio) and is a good quad burn for off season. I am an intermediate and it did help me with technique and confidence. There are model differences--for those that ski gree-blue--the classic--I would recommend getting at least the 'big mountain' model--it is a better workout--and not much more money. There are some special foot plates that replicate skiing positions--I am thinking of getting those. It is a SOLID piece of equipment--bullet proof. I also think it is fun as far as machines go.--Hope that helps--keroab 
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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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laundryman, have you tried asking Graham/Martin Bell?
And Merry Christmas to you, snowscreamer and the other laundry-people
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slikedges, I've sent away for the brochure, and I may pester the Bells after that.
Happy New Year to you!
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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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laundryman, it's my brother's business, if you call the 0800 number he (or his wife Sarah) should call you back. Personally, I'd go for the footplate that allows you to tinker with your stance width.
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Martin Bell, thanks Martin. I was thinking of that, because I have a tendency to keep my feet too wide apart in bumps, powder, etc. OTOH, I'm caught in the back seat quite a bit too, so the footplate that also tilts might be useful. I guess I want the all-singing, all-dancing version, but then the budget will come into play!
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laundryman, PG has one - if you PM him he'll give you his opinion.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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PG, thanks - it looks like there's no backing out!
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laundryman, we got one about a month ago and echo the comments above; excellent workout and really encourages the adoption of a well-balanced and pretty authentic skiing stance. We have the S4 Big Mountain model with the adjustable "Mountain Master" footbeds. Resistance can be varied through a wide range so it can be tuned to suit a variety of weights and strengths (of skier). It's also quite easy to vary your pace; get down low for a good burn which will kill your thighs in minutes and then relax for an interval very much as you would while skiing.
Too early to tell if the results are good but it's more fun (and harder work!) than going to the gym... put on a Warren Miller DVD and you just need to get your wife and kids to throw crushed ice over you to complete the illusion...
Cheers
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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We bought one last year at the ski show. Bought the Big Mountain version with the RPM foot plate. I dont use it in the summer but it's great in winter. Its good but suffers (IMHO) from the same thing that all indoor sports kit does - the boredom factor. Worth investing in some sort of method of watching your favourite skiing DVDs whilst exercising.
Graham Bell gave great advice and after sales service. If the acid test was 'would you buy one now knowing what it's like?' , I would answer 'yes'.
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We are house hunting as of today, and on the list of critera - After using one of these at Profeet - is "Enough room for Skier's edge" 
Told the girlfriend that although a white leather sofa sounded very nice, it would have to be the second purchase for the new home, as the Big Mountain will be the first!
Agree with the boredom factor though, having been a user of rollers and turbo trainers for many years when a cyclist. Worth investing in a small LCD and DVD player, and a couple of BIG fans, as you will get HOT!
ScottyDog
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You know it makes sense.
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scottydog, my first (and only) go was at Profeet too. I rang this morning to place my order and left a message: not been called back yet; I'm pretty eager now I've made the decision!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I've been and gone and done it - the package that I listed above - delivery scheduled for Tuesday. We never keep the cars in the garage anyway. I'll keep you all posted!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Duly delivered on Tuesday (in pieces) and I've spent this weekend - not all of it, bits and pieces here and there - putting it together. Excellent instructions with very clear photos, and all the tools you need are provided. I think that's a really nice touch, though I found my own sockets, ratchet drive, etc, more convenient at some points. I guess it would take a morning or afternoon of concentrated time to put it together, if you get the "assistant coach bar" and the "lifebeat" computer. Some operations are definitely best performed with assistance. Mrs L and daughter no. 2 were only too happy oblige.
As others have said, the kit is beautifully engineered and rock solid, and we're already having fun - and excellent workouts. The computer is better than anything similar I've seen on gym equipment. I particularly like the fact that it computes on each side the extent of your travel (as a % of the max), enabling you to work on your weaker side and know when it's appropriate to increase the resistance. There are mechanical adjustments for resistance and stance width. I haven't dared tinker with the slope simulator yet, which allows the footplates to float (between adjustable limits) so that you have to actively maintain fore/aft balance.
I might post some further info when we've all used it a bit more - meanwhile, thank you Graham and Martin Bell. 
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FAQ
). We've got the 'Big Mountain' with the 'All Mountain Master Footpads'.
