 Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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IMO no.
These are ex-rental skis as Sound Ski rent out skis for their customers to use abroad & on the trips they organise. No mention in the ad of how much use they've had which isn't good, but they do offer to grind every mark out of the base which will make them look brill but could thin the bases down a lot. The S12 demo bindings aren't great as well as heavy.
It'll be interesting to see what they go for in the end.
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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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spyderjon, Why is the S12 demo binding no good - would be interested to hear experiences of these...?
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Thu 13-12-07 23:35; edited 1 time in total
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If the Q&A is correct, then keep an eye on the price as they maybe worth a punt.....
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Hello. What is the condition of the bases and how much left on the edges? Can you post additional pictures? How often have they been used, and where were they rental skis? Thanks. 09-Dec-07
A: Hi The bases are in very good nick with no scratches due to skiing, there are a couple of scuffs where the skis have rubbed together near the tip. They haven't been used for rental, they are exdemo from Scott. They have never been serviced and so have the full thickness of base/edges Kind Regards Ramon
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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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Yes, looks like a good pair to me. Expect the price to go up considerably...
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I don't know much about skis, but I love that classy looking top coat that they're done with  A fine looking pair of skis imho.
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| Megamum wrote: |
| I don't know much about skis, but I love that classy looking top coat that they're done with A fine looking pair of skis imho. |
The previous seasons are even cooler, similiar colour scheme and they have a Jesus lookalike on them, I guess from the name "Mission"........
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...must...not...be...tempted...to buy...a second pair of Scott Missions in an 183...
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| skibomb wrote: |
| spyderjon, Why is the S12 demo binding no good - would be interested to hear experiences of these...? |
Manual toe height adjustment has a tendancy to move. Forward pressure has too coarse an adjustment.
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spyderjon, In terms of the toepiece, I think in this respect you might be confusing the 06/07 and 07/08 Scott S12 with the Salomon S912 bindings? The former has a Z12 toepiece, therefore doesn't have the same toe height adjustment issues that the S912 might have had.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I've just bought some 168 Missions from Sound Skis. There were hardly any in the country and I got their last pair. I must have called about 12 different shops to try and find them and was getting a bit panicky since I'm off next Friday. Every one said these were by far the quickest selling ski this winter - do you think they're going to replace the B2 as the 2008 Punter Ski? 
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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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RachelQ, skied on the 178s at the PSB and was mightily impressed. The cheapest place I have found them at the moment is at telemark-pyrenees.
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RachelQ,
too late.... but that doesn't make them a bad ski..
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You know it makes sense.
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skibomb, I could well be.
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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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| RachelQ wrote: |
| I've just bought some 168 Missions from Sound Skis. There were hardly any in the country and I got their last pair. I must have called about 12 different shops to try and find them and was getting a bit panicky since I'm off next Friday. Every one said these were by far the quickest selling ski this winter - do you think they're going to replace the B2 as the 2008 Punter Ski? |
I think they're too big to be this year's punter ski. The B2 was useable by anyone as an all day ski from a 2 week intermediate buying their first planks up to a ski intructor.
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Poster: A snowHead
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No chance of them becoming a punter ski, Scott aren't a well enough known brand.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well I'm a punter, and I want some.....
Just popping over to BZK now to get some hints on my punting technique.
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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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Nick L, telemark pyrenees were the cheapest last year too, julesB has some that Santa brought him last year, and he loves them. He actually has a demo pair (extra hard wearing topsheet) but with regular bindings.
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Kramer, phew, well that's all right then 
| Chris Bish wrote: |
| to get some hints on my punting technique. |
Chris Bish, first take one long pole ...
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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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