Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
Going through the minefield of ski buying.
Looking at Zag 88s. Found them about half price so obviously tempting, but are they right?
I’m 5’11, about 66kg.
Looking for an all mountain ski, probably more on piste than off, but would like some performance in softer conditions.
The skis are 170 with an 88 waist (last ones in the shop).
Currently have some 166s with a 74 waist, had these since I was a beginner.
Too short? Fat enough/not fat enough?? Also anyone got any experience with these skis?
All opinions welcome... cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome -- can't help, but other will pitch in …
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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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I'd probably say too short, especially if they're rockered but its not like you won't be able to ski them. 88 is a good width for mostly piste/bit of off.
However, as far as I'm aware, the only 88 waist ski that Zag do is the adret which is very much an ultra-light touring ski. Not something I would want to be doing a lot of piste skiing on. Is it the adret or another model?
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Thanks for the reply. So they’re not the Adret version but when searching for reviews mostly those came back which was confusing.
Name is officially Zag H-88.
The next size up is 177, but they’re not in the sale. On a bit of a budget.
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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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Don't buy short you'll regret it. Many times.
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Ah ok, I didn't see that model. It's got a decent front rocker and a bit of tail rocker as well so I think thats too short for you I'm afraid.
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Nah, good replies. I had a nagging doubt about the length, only 4cm longer than my current skis (which I’ve had for 7 years) and I think I’ve outgrown those.
88mm and bigger for the waist seems ok though.
Thanks all
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I’ll resume the search at 175/180.
Thanks all
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I'm very similar to your stats (you don't give your skiing level)....and really like Scott The Ski, as a do everything ski. It would have worked for me in a 175, but went for the 180 as it's a playful ski and I like the extra length. It can often be picked up at Glissshop cheaply.
I suspect Scott Slight would also work, in either an 83 or a 93, depending on how often you leave the piste.
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Brill, just been looking on glisshop actually!
Never know my actual level but at least intermediate, I’ll ski anything on piste fine. Usually ride mostly on piste with the odd venture off (not always in great style!!).
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Super helpful, thanks.
Assume you’ve bought from them before. They ok delivery wise? The extra 10% is good.
Also found the K2 Mindbender 90C which also seems good value.
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Col78 wrote: |
Super helpful, thanks.
Assume you’ve bought from them before. They ok delivery wise? The extra 10% is good.
Also found the K2 Mindbender 90C which also seems good value. |
Yes, I got my Scotts from them at a stupidly low price (IIRC over 60% off with free delivery). Everything was fine....though I'd always get the bindings double checked before use.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks for the help, looking at either the Rossignol 84 or 88 now.
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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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Col78 wrote: |
Thanks for the help, looking at either the Rossignol 84 or 88 now. |
Good choices.
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