 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
I was wondering if you could help me with some sizing for skis, and what i should look at. I am 6" exactly (maybe slightly less but within an inch), 11 stone, and a slim build. I would like something easy, id say im intermediate- ski any piste, try the small - medium jumps, and maybe a little bit of off piste, but nothing backcountry haha. For information, i am going to Cervinia this year, fingers and toes crossed, if that helps. Also for boots i am foot size 9 - 10 (depends on company). please could you advise me on what to get, (cheapest possible ideally haha)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Boots first. Go to a decent boot fitter and get properly fitted. Remainder of budget (if there's any left) on skis.
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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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1. Yup, boots first, bought from a Bootfitter that gets a recommendation on here.
2. If staying on Piste, with a Piste Ski: 165 - 170. If wanting something more versatile, go for a narrow (80-85mm) All Mountain Ski 170 - 175
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Length
In ski boots, stand the ski vertically in front of you
The tip of the ski should be somewhere between your chin and your nose
You won't go far wrong with that
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thank you all
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6" you say, that could be tricky 
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| essex wrote: |
| 6" you say, that could be tricky |
Well spotted....!
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As others have said, the first priority is the boots, bought from and professionally fitted by someone who is a reputable fitter. Comfort and a precise fit is way more important than looks.
But might be an idea to rent the skis if you're only going leisure skiing one week a year, esp if you're flying, as ski carriage costs often equal rental costs.
That way, you can rent what's needed for the conditions and type of skiing you want to do. Many deals let you swap them midweek too, if you don't like them. Also you get to try new products as they come out.
But saying that, I did buy my own a few years back when they were cheaper pre-Brexit-pound-slump and ski carriage was also more reasonable. I'm similar height, if you meant just under 6 feet, not inches! I have some 171cm Atomic Nomad All-Mountain skis that let me rip through the crud on piste and play around the edges a bit.
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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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| spyderjon wrote: |
| Boots first. Go to a decent boot fitter and get properly fitted. Remainder of budget (if there's any left) on skis. |
That’s from a man who sells skis for a living, says it all. 
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| NeddySkiGoon wrote: |
| spyderjon wrote: |
| Boots first. Go to a decent boot fitter and get properly fitted. Remainder of budget (if there's any left) on skis. |
That’s from a man who sells skis for a living, says it all. |
And from a man that doesn't sell boots. I knew there was a flaw in my business plan!
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You know it makes sense.
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@spyderjon, 
I think you should be an agent for robotic lawn mowers during off season if there is one.
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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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You're probably looking at £400-500 upwards for a decent pair of skis now.
It'll take a hell of a long time to amortise that cost with ski carriage at £80-90 a go, plus annual servicing costs, when you can often rent nice skis for around £100 for your typical 6-day holiday week.
If you're driving and/or doing multiple weeks per season, the calculations could be more favourable to owning.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Including non-financial, intangible and emotional considerations in…
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…the calculations could be more favourable to owning.
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The Precioussssss
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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FAQ
. Most of my hire skis were 170-174 and the next size up was 180 and would probably still be using them if I had been brave enough. Have now moved up to 177 All Mountain (
