 Poster: A snowHead
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hi
i'm an improving, intermediate 2 or 3 times a year skier looking to buy my first pair of skis (yahoo !)
i'm looking for something with slalom type geometry (90%+ of what i do will be one pistes of variable quality - often cruddy or icy) and the european resorts i go to are often very crowded, so quick turns are more important than speed !
also i'd like a fairly forgiving ski (don't want the kids seeing me face plant too often  ) and preferably something light
the problem for me is that the chances of getting to try anything out beforehand are minimal - so i'll have to get one on spec and hope it works for me
all and any advice/pointers/suggestions very welcome
thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Although I'm not sure what an improving intermediate is  I'd have a look at these if I were you.
They're not marketed hard and are underated by most, so tend to be good value. Good slalom type carvers.
If you live in Gods own county, you can borrow a pair from Slide 'n Glide in Otley and try them at Castleford Xscape.
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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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mmmm. That link was meant to point to the iPerform <snigger> 2.2 btw.
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babysnake, Have you skied anything that pops into your mind as being a preferred ski?
The manufacturers have different properties and technology throughout their lines.
For instance Volkl is known for having a lot of energy, Pop, and great edge hold
Rossingnal is known for being damp and hard driving
Elan is known for stability and cruising, yet have some lines that are more radical.
Nordica is known for energy and stability.
you get the idea?
You can help by giving us some of your stats, like height and weight, as well as skis that you've liked in the past.
Off the top of my head, I'd recommend the Nordica Nitrous. Its a ski that is great for an aggressive skier who wants to take on the trees and groomers, yet is forgiving enough for an intermediate to make a few mistakes.
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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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| babysnake wrote: |
hi
the problem for me is that the chances of getting to try anything out beforehand are minimal - so i'll have to get one on spec and hope it works for me
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There are benefits in not having your own skis. No transport worries. No maintenance worries.
You can try lots of skis in the resorts, specially at places with test centres. That at least gives you the satisfaction of knowing what the options are. Just make a short list and see what you can have a go on. Ski tests in the magazines will give you clues as to what suits you. 'Fall Line' and 'Ski & Board' used to be quite reasonable, or just look in the catalogues - Snow & Rock or Ellis Brigham.
If you wait till the end of the season you will have had the opportunity to try lots of skis and you may get what you want at sale prices instead of paying top dollar.
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Rent premium or "test" skis (NOT from the generic pool, you'll have to pay a little more, but worth it)..test..try a few..change every other day.
One pair will just feel right...then you need to find them for sale.
Often the rental place will credit your rental charge if you buy from them.
If you don't mind rental bindings (we actually prefer them for growing kids, swapping between friends) you might be able to negotiate a hefty discount if you offer to buy the test pair.
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I'm one of the fischer RX8 users. great piste ski. I also have fischer AMC 79 for all ountain use which are also pretty easy to use. I'm 37 95kg 6ft 3 and have skied 14 weeks. I rate the ski and it has a slalom geometry but is fairly forgiving I ski it in 175 length and really enjoy. They meet your description of the head super share. Picked up mine 2 seasons ago for 240 euros plus P&p from ski bilek. They retail for nearly £500 at ellis brigham. sure there are others, look at teh elan offers in buy sell and exchange
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babysnake, dan100, is not one of the fat , aged gits 
I'm 1.80, 85kgs ( occasionally) and will never see 50 again ... about the same experience ( maybe less) as you over a similar timeframe.
REPEAT - Try before you buy, but RX-8 should be high on your test list ....
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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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babysnake, If you liked the Head Supershape Magnums, then you're on the right track to add skis like the Fischer RX8 to your demo list. A few others to add to that list would be 07-Nordica Speedmachine 14, and 08-Elan Speedwave 10 or 12.
I'm not surprised that you weren't impressed with the Race tiger. I honestly love mine, but I am also aware that I have to stay on top of them or they throw me on my butt. I don't find them to be heavy but extremely technical!
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MM, nice recommendation on the iPerforms, do you still have the old green/yellow/bluered ones?
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You know it makes sense.
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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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great advice all round - thanks very much
i must, must try to be disciplined and work through the list - rx8, speedwaves, nordicas and dynamics etc - and then take it from there
i think i'll just accept that next hols i'll take the list with me and schlepp round all the various hire shops until i can tick off as many as possible and only then take the plunge. might take an entire holiday but at least that way i'll know what i'm about
thanks again
i think i too remember 80 kgs !!!!!!!
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Poster: A snowHead
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| comprex wrote: |
| MM, nice recommendation on the iPerforms, do you still have the old green/yellow/bluered ones? |
More the earlier bright yellow(ish) mess, tres gaudy
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Hey, that looks better than my two pairs of green ones with SX614 scarabs/bottleflies on them. How are you making out with the Mg sidewalls, have you skyved them yet?
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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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comprex, haven't bothered touching the sidewalls. Actually I haven't got a sidewall planer 
I just put up with a little gunk on my stones.
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