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Hi all,
Some advice needed for a first time skier, I am going to Courchevel 1650 in a few days time. I was recently asked if I wanted the following ski equipment for free:
1) Vielhaber MTB Fusion system 180 skis fitted with Solomon S637 bindings
2) Koflach CE 500 ski boots
3) 2 sets of ski poles
The boots seems to fit really well and I am 5ft 9 tall, I believe that makes a difference to the length!
I have no idea how old the equipment is but it looks in really good condition.
My question is:
Is it worth accepting them them and taking them with me on the ski train? If so, approx how much would it cost to get them checked/serviced when I get there?
or
Would it be better to hire skis/boots when I arrive in the resort? If so any good deals?
Thanks
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Obviously
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HKKHELEN
,
The skis are definitely too long for you so leave them.
I'll leave it to someone better qualified than me to opine on the boots.
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?
Hey
HKKHELEN
, Welcome.
I believe ( but I guess it's just about possible that I'm wrong
) that this boot is a rear entry, Male specific boot, of considerable vintage. Like
admin's
advice on the skis, I would leave the boots as well.
Hire in resort and make sure you take time to ensure the boot is comfortable else they'll ruin your week.
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Timberwolf wrote:
There are some very knowledgable SnowHeads who'll be around soon to help you out .
and some less knowledgable ones ..............
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
HKKHELEN
, welcome to
's the boots and skis are from around the early to mid 80's, technology has moved on dramatically since then and the best thing you can do is to hire kit in resort when you get there, you will get up to date kit and even though the boots will not be fitted for you they will be a much better performance level than the CE 500
have a great trip
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