 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
Hopefully a quick one! I'm looking to get my own skis and take up a bit if Slalom training at Chill Factore. I've seen quite a few people say go for 155cm length but looking at Snowsport UK website it states the min length for Mens Slalom is 165cm. I doubt I'll compete as it'll just be a bit of fun for me but just wondered if someone could clarify when the minimum lengths come in to play? Fun races, inter club etc?
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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Everyone on plastic uses 155cm --- the min length does not apply to club and fun races.
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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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The minimum length of 165cm only applies when racing on snow outdoors. One further exception to this is Masters (over 30) races where you can use whatever you want.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Ahh OK perfect, thanks for that. Think I'll look around 155cm then.
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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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OK, I've got a short list of three. I know all three will be above my skill level but given the sales are on I thought I'd get some even if I put them in the cupboard for a bit and use the rentals. Anyway:
Elan Slx Fusion 155cm
Dynastar Speed Zone 12ti 158cm
Atomic Redster X7 163cm
All are within the same price range
I'm 5'10 and 80kg. I'd class myself as intermediate, I don't mind if they throw me around a bit while I'm still learning, I'd rather get something that'll last me a couple of years.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Why not ask the coaches at CFe for advice ?
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@Bash82, Lot's of folk at my club use the Elans -- ditto @rjs, I'd ask at CFe what goes well there.
You may find Ebay or Skibay on Facebook contain some secondhand bargains.
You won't need skis to start the training -- the rental ones will be fine for a session or two first.
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Well it was my intention to ask the coaches tonight as I thought there was an Intro to Racing course but it's either changed or I'm seeing things as now the next date for it is 4th April.
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