i recently moved to Poland and with the mountains only 30 mins drive away have been skiing a few times. before this my last skiing was 35 years ago when i went alpine skiing for 7-8 weeks. i considered myself a decent skier at the time and am looking to re ignite the passion !
i have had 3 lessons here and seem to be remembering most of it, and am probably intermediate standard.
i have seen a few what look like good deals in the end of season sales and was wondering if any of you would be able to give me a bit of advice as to which may be suitable, or to carry on renting a while longer while i improve?
i am 51 yo, 181cm tall, 85kg and will be skiing almost all on-piste, but would like the option to be able to ski a little powder maybe
the skis i like the sound of are salomon s force 7 size 167, atomic redster x5 skis 168 cm, head v shape v6 163 or 170cm, elan wingman 78ti 168 cm, are these sizes ok for me ? and would the models be ok or would i improve beyond these skiing 2-3 times per week?
any help very much appreciated
thanks Dave
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@davewilki, have you bought boots? massively more important ...
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Hi David, welcome to Snowheads .
Apart from your age all your specifications suit mine. Intermediate on advanced, Mostly piste skier but likes to dabble in the soft sfuff.
I recently bought my own 1st pair of ski's. Have a look at the Elan Ripstick 88's. I have only tried them on the indoor snow slope but they was easy to move about and loads of fun. I got the 173cm but I feel I could've fine for the 179cm.
@davewilki, again welcome. I’d suggest boots first, then rent skis until you know what you really want. You’ll get loads of recommendations here but only you will really know what works best for you, and only after you’ve skied a few pairs. Things will have changed in the years you’ve not skied. I wouldnt rush to buy.
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Echo the statements above, but I general id say you're looking too short. 170 cm + or thereabout for someone your height and weight.
Yeah, if you really want to buy skis, not boots, at your weight (height doesn't matter) looking a bit shortish
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I agree with those who say you would be better on something around 180. You are right to look at something a little wider, for extra versatility - so 76-80 underfoot.
Another potential ski might be the Head Titan in a 177.
I also think Boots first - and rent to get a feel for what you like.
Keep going with the lessons, until totally comfortable with adapting to new technique.
BTW. Welcome to the fold.
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hi,
yes i have boots, atomic hawk prime 100, was measured and fitted locally and have tried last week and they seem great
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davewilki wrote:
hi,
yes i have boots, atomic hawk prime 100, was measured and fitted locally and have tried last week and they seem great
They may be a bit soft for your weight, height and ability......but I believe the boot can be stiffened, by bringing the flex up to 110, with the addition of a bolt.....even then, while better, would still be on the soft side (imo).
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davewilki wrote:
hi,
yes i have boots, atomic hawk prime 100, was measured and fitted locally and have tried last week and they seem great
They may be a bit soft for your weight, height and ability......but I believe the boot can be stiffened, by bringing the flex up to 110, with the addition of a bolt.....even then, while better, would still be on the soft side (imo).
Interesting. My boots are 110 flex, custom fitted. I find them about spot on and would say I’m a mostly piste oriented, fairly “aggressive” skier.
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@davewilki, welcome to snowHeads
Are there good opportunities to test skis across various models/ranges? I found that incredibly useful when selecting my latest skis, eventually opting for some that allowed a bit of room to “grow” into...as in working on some technique improvements would enable me to get closer to the skis limits (not that I think that is probably likely ).
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Cacciatore wrote:
Old Fartbag wrote:
davewilki wrote:
hi,
yes i have boots, atomic hawk prime 100, was measured and fitted locally and have tried last week and they seem great
They may be a bit soft for your weight, height and ability......but I believe the boot can be stiffened, by bringing the flex up to 110, with the addition of a bolt.....even then, while better, would still be on the soft side (imo).
Interesting. My boots are 110 flex, custom fitted. I find them about spot on and would say I’m a mostly piste oriented, fairly “aggressive” skier.
What weight and height are you?
I'm 5'10 and 65 kg - and 110 is about right. The OP is 85kg and 5' 11.
You know it makes sense.
You know it makes sense.
@Cacciatore, You definitely don't hang about on the piste
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RE flex, a lot depends on your leg geometry and your personal preference. I am 76kg and much prefer a stiffer boot, when using my softer touring boots (about 40 less) I really need to adapt my style and ski gently.
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Old Fartbag wrote:
Cacciatore wrote:
Old Fartbag wrote:
davewilki wrote:
hi,
yes i have boots, atomic hawk prime 100, was measured and fitted locally and have tried last week and they seem great
They may be a bit soft for your weight, height and ability......but I believe the boot can be stiffened, by bringing the flex up to 110, with the addition of a bolt.....even then, while better, would still be on the soft side (imo).
Interesting. My boots are 110 flex, custom fitted. I find them about spot on and would say I’m a mostly piste oriented, fairly “aggressive” skier.
What weight and height are you?
I'm 5'10 and 65 kg - and 110 is about right. The OP is 85kg and 5' 11.
176cm (so about the same as you) and 84kg. When I had the boots fitted (9 years ago), I was probably about 110kg and most definitely waaayyy overweight.
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@Cacciatore, You definitely don't hang about on the piste
Not sure we’ve skied together since the new Atomics were acquired, most sadly!
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Cacciatore wrote:
176cm (so about the same as you) and 84kg. When I had the boots fitted (9 years ago), I was probably about 110kg and most definitely waaayyy overweight.
Interesting indeed.
It sounds as if a 110 flex hasn't held you back. In "theory", I would have said 120 would be more suitable (especially as you push on)- but in practice, you (and a good bootfitter) are in the best position to judge.
@Cacciatore, We defo need to grab some quiet pistes early next season. I can bring out the GS skis
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Old Fartbag wrote:
Cacciatore wrote:
176cm (so about the same as you) and 84kg. When I had the boots fitted (9 years ago), I was probably about 110kg and most definitely waaayyy overweight.
Interesting indeed.
It sounds as if a 110 flex hasn't held you back. In "theory", I would have said 120 would be more suitable (especially as you push on)- but in practice, you (and a good bootfitter) are in the best position to judge.
Thanks for the insight . To be honest, I’m in two minds. Several people, who I respect for their skiing experience have suggested moving on to a 120 flex. However, the current boots are pretty comfortable and, other than a liner replacement two seasons ago, have served well.
Ski wise .. I'd go for Head Magnum or
Rossignol Hero or Salomon Max S12 for skiing on the piste.
will do, although i have seen many great skiers here.
The high Tatras around Zakopane are very beautiful, i have only been in the little beskids yet near Bielsko-Biala
from what i have seen so far the resorts tend to cater for more beginners and intermediates, so might not be for the experts so much, but is fine for me for a good while, and there are over 20 more i havent been to yet ;
all have been fairly quiet when i go in the mornings and it looks inexpensive for lessons/ hire lift passes
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I have Atomic Hawx Prime 110S (over 50, 196cm, 100 kgs) so 100 seems fine to me.
If you've been and are still hiring ski's anyway then just hire different ski's that match your base criteria each day and choose the one you like best.
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