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Noob ski rental question
 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, brand new to skiing, tried it for 4 days in the vosges last week, had 3 private lessons and hours of practice on my own and absolutely loved every minute of it! I regret never having tried it before.
I'm going with the family to Les Saisies in February and am arranging our equipment rental. Not sure if i should reserve the intermediate or beginner kit for myself now? Not sure what difference it will make? I can ski with the skis parallel now and can (mostly Embarassed ) control my speed although a steep slope is still a very scary thing indeed wink Any advice?
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What’s you height, age and weight?
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161 cm, 55, and 62 kgs
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You are probably best off on some good quality "beginner" skis, by which I mean not too stiff or too heavy. It is unlikely you are skiing fats or aggressively enough to need the stability a stiffer ski would give you. And better that you start to feel the progressive pressure and flex of the ski through the turn.
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Concur - Go for some beginner gear, since you probably want something that doesn’t take a lot of input to control - You weight taking into consideration:-)
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Ok beginner pack it is then! Thanks to everyone for the advice!
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 Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

Have fun in Saisies - but be aware that it will be very busy, like all French resorts! Are you having more lessons?
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After all it is free Go on u know u want to!

We will be there in the absolute busiest week of the year unfortunately Evil or Very Mad but it can't be helped. No lessons reserved this time around as i will be working around family and friend constraints and can't commit to a specific time this far in advance.
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Where will you be staying?
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In Hauteluce village, in a 16 m2 "mini chalet" Puzzled
Long story Laughing but hoping it all works out
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In Hauteluce village, in a 16 m2 "mini chalet"

You all good for a red run down?
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.

None of us besides the teens are "red run people" for now Laughing
Truth be told, until recently i didn't expect to even be skiing, thought in my mid 50s i was way too old! Shock
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@BananaBread, never too old! Good luck and hope you have a great trip! As far more knowledgeable people than I have advised, stick on the beginner planks for now!
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