 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all - looking for guidance here regarding XO skis. My wife is a solid on piste intermediate and I want to buy her some XO skis ready for next season. When in Megeve earlier this year she hired a near brand new set and she loved them. She loves how light they are (also good for me when carrying two sets  ). I need 160 length with bindings and aware of a very limited stock in the U.K. Happy to buy online but just checking here first in case anyone has any insight when purchasing XO skis. Thanks in advance.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Moorzee10, what are XO 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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I know nothing about XO skis. TBH until last year I’d never even heard of them, then a friend I ski with got a demo/lightly used pair (they weren’t cheap) and I thought he had made a mistake.
Turns out, his skiing really improved, was it down to the skis or just his confidence, who knows but he was definitely skiing better on them.
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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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They are awesome skis. My wife most definitely improved her skiing on these skis too. They are deffo not cheap as you say but as skiing is her only hobby, I’m happy to oblige and I think those skis are good for a long period. We do 3 to 4 trips a year (long weekends and hunt for the bargains) so they will have paid for themselves after only a few seasons.
I still have my Head V2’s which have helped me improve a lot. I would love a set of XO’s but a) need to improve my skiing first and b) need some more dosh 
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@Moorzee10, there are lots of awesome skis  looks like they're on limited distribution so you probably have to go back to Megeve to buy them (or Zermatt) ...
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I rented a pair of X0's in St Gervais at the top of the lift about 5 years ago.
I saw a young lady using a pair of X0 in Hemel a couple of weeks ago as well.
They are a boutique brand though.
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Just checked the skis. H31 " built to make your best powder turns ever". What's the width I hear you cry? 97mm. What's the longest length? A mighty 184. No mention of rocker or rise. You can see what their market niche is. And it ain't that.
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My wife rented the GEN Z ones but I’ve also seen the V series online.
I’m not a ski geek but the on piste skis are some of the thinnest width apparently. The USP with these skis is the weight and the quality of them as previously mentioned.
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@Moorzee10, reduced weight? Lots of lightweight skis, e.g. Movement.
I'm just slightly strughgling to see what makes these so special, other than very good marketing and a big ticket!
WHat I find extraordinary is that they have a range specifically for old-skool skiers. Which is a bit regressive, IMV!!
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@Moorzee10, reduced weight? Lots of lightweight skis, e.g. Movement.
I'm just slightly strughgling to see what makes these so special, other than very good marketing and a big ticket!
WHat I find extraordinary is that they have a range specifically for old-skool skiers. Which is a bit regressive, IMV!! |
The theory is my wife tried the skis and loves them. She is even less in the detail than I am when it comes to specifications of ski equipment. Thus far in our very short ski journey (first holiday was March 2022) I have used the local expertise in resort who have been excellent with my ski and boot fits. With XO skis, they are not available in every resort so hence this post to suss out any U.K. suppliers and folks experience.
For us as hobby skiers (albeit we love it), the notion of spending our limited time on the mountain testing multiple skis is not for us. My wife has found a brand she likes and I’m willing to invest. That will do for me.
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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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@Moorzee10, fair enough - I like trying different skiss, myself, but a chacun son gout.
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