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Salomon Skis?
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hey...

So, I'm pretty much a newb in buying skis as I rented them all the time, but wanna buy some cheap ones to start with..

Found these online.. apparently they're Salomon X-FREE 7.9 skis. Tried looking them up on the web but found nothing..





I'm around the intermediate level, mostly do alpine skiing..

Any advice on whether they're good or not? And if they fit my size.. they're about 163 cm??

Thanks.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

hello bytepro, welcome to snowHead

What is your motivation for buying skis?

Where do you live / ski?

On these forums we debate quite extensively the pros and cons of owning Vs renting.

The skis above are getting a little old now, unless you have a very large financial reason for buying I would reccomend renting over owning these Salomons.

If you are resolute about buying skis we need more information about you to help with your purchase.

Height / weight / skier ability etc. What skis you have liked in the past, not liked etc.

And if you are female we will need pictures to check any skis are right for you... wink
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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?

I also couldnt find this particular model, but no doubt someone else will.

Other info needed re the suitablity:-
You no of weeks ski-ing.
On piste \ Off Piste.
Your weight.

How old are the skis.
Condition of the skis, bases, probably no of weeks in use may be a starting point.

Out of interest, what sort of price are they asking?
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Hey, thanks for the reply guys wink

Well, I've basically gotten sick of renting my skis all the time, but also I'm not exactly the most avid skier, so I decided on some used skis.

I live in Vancouver, BC. I just go to the local mountains: Grouse, Cypress, and sometimes Whistler. Planning to go to Big White in Kelowna this winter though Razz

I'm skiing at Big White for 3 days.. which would cost about 120 dollars in rentals. The Solomon skis being offered are priced at $80 so to me, I'm quite happy with actually having something in my possession.

Let's see, I'm 177cm tall, and 140lbs. I'm in the intermediate level, hoping to get to the advanced level soon. And no, I'm a guy.. nice try though, NehNeh props for that.

I'm going to be skiing at least once a week this season... definitely on piste.

The skis are around 4 years old now. They're not too scratched up or anything. Just needs some wax and sharpening.

Any advice would help, appreciate it!

Thanks
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

bytepro, Gidday and wlcome to snowHead . Out of interest is $80 your max spend.
Because last season was not the best, there are some great deals on new but last season skis. I'm sure if you went would as many off your local shops in Vancouver and even Richmond, you'll be bound to get a great deal.
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