 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
First post on the forum. Like many I guess I am looking for the advice of the experts!
I’ve been skiing for ~10 years intermittently, but since moving to Norway a few years ago I have been skiing more, especially since my kids have caught the bug! I have always just rented equipment and I have never even thought about what ‘level’ I fall into. Since it now makes financial sense to buy my own equipment I’ve started thinking about it. Based on the opinions of friends and watching videos on line it seems I fall into a confident beginner/ early intermediate. I’m 169cm tall (~5’7”) and weigh 12 stone.
There are two options available to me in my price range:
Rossignol Hero Elite MT CA 156cm
Rossignol React R2 sport 162cm
Based on what I read it seems I fall between the two target audiences for these skis. The R2 for beginners and the Hero Elite for more experienced skiers. My plan would be to keep these for 5+ years if possible.
So should I go for the beginner that I will be comfortable with from the outset but perhaps outgrow or the Elite which I may have to grow into?
Cheers
Chris
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@icesheet, welcome to Snowheads.
I'd say you need to find something in between.
Easiest way is to try before you buy. Go to do a decent shop in resort and try and a couple of options, then buy what feels good to you.
I wouldn't worry too much about progression. What's good now, will be good enough for a while yet. Unless you are going to be doing a lot of skiing with coaching. In which case you would need to be upgrade anyhow as the ski will be tired after a lot of use.
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Thanks for the quick reply! In all honesty I thought that myself but my tight budget and the fact we’re going away for a week this weekend was pushing me into a decision.
I suppose it’s better renting one last time and making the correct decision. Although as I speak the Rossignol R6 has just been announced on deal so that could be an option.
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I agree with @Layne.
If buying a new ski, the worst thing you can do, is get one that it is too difficult for your ability - as this could actually see your progress go backwards.
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@icesheet,
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Although as I speak the Rossignol R6 has just been announced on deal so that could be an option.
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I was just about to suggest the R4 or R6. The Elite seems too advanced for your abilities and the R2 is Rossi's basic beginners ski, so probably not demanding enough.
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| Timc wrote: |
@icesheet,
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Although as I speak the Rossignol R6 has just been announced on deal so that could be an option.
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I was just about to suggest the R4 or R6. The Elite seems too advanced for your abilities and the R2 is Rossi's basic beginners ski, so probably not demanding enough. |
Well I just went into my local sports store about the R6. The seller seemed knowledgeable and agreed with what you have all suggested here, that I am perhaps beyond the R2 and the Elite is a step too far. Anyway I ended up walking away with the R6 and at £125 I don’t think I can grumble at all!
Thanks for everyone’s input
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@icesheet, is that for a new pair with bindings?
Sounds a bargain!
And in Norway!?
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@icesheet, is that for a new pair with bindings?
Sounds a bargain!
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Yeah including Look Xpress 11 bindings. Couldn’t believe it myself. They were 4500kr yesterday and this morning they dropped to 1500kr. So glad I set up price alerts as I would have missed it otherwise, they’ve now sold out.
It’s been a bit of an erratic winter here and there’s just been a lot of snow in the mountains in time for the winter holidays so I guess they’re taking the opportunity to shift a lot of stock.
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According to google 1500kr = £123!
And people say Scandinavia is expensive 
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Actually it’s surprising how much many day to day items are similar in price. Alcohol on the other hand... the price of a pint would make your eyes water 
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You know it makes sense.
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@icesheet, looks like you got a bargain, and living in Norway you should get plenty of use from them. I doubt they'll last you 5 years though - if you manage to keep hold of any of the savings vs rental, and invest them in lessons, you'll be needing a longer (and probably stiffer) ski sooner than that. So best start planning n+1 now 
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Poster: A snowHead
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@icesheet, thats a good deal. There's been some crazy low prices on skis and winter equipment due to the lack of snow here in Norway.
Was temped with a pair of Head Kore 93 or K2 Mindbender 90 TI/90 C for 2000nok (£170) but decided to pass. Picked up a pair of Lange RSJ 60 boots for the kid for 600nok (£50).
www.finn.no is a good place to pickup 2nd hand stuff, especially for kids stuff.
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| Spoon wrote: |
@icesheet, thats a good deal. There's been some crazy low prices on skis and winter equipment due to the lack of snow here in Norway.
Was temped with a pair of Head Kore 93 or K2 Mindbender 90 TI/90 C for 2000nok (£170) but decided to pass. Picked up a pair of Lange RSJ 60 boots for the kid for 600nok (£50).
www.finn.no is a good place to pickup 2nd hand stuff, especially for kids stuff. |
Yeah, I’ve noticed some amazing deals. Particularly on cross country gear. Actually sales in general in Norway seem to be better than I remember them in the UK.
I’m well acquainted with FINN.no  . Picked up my daughter and wife ski gear there. Such a great choice of stuff and generally well looked after. In fact I pick up a lot stuff from there!
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