 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi everyone.
I've been toying with the idea of getting my own skis but don't know where to start. I'm an OK intermediate and spend my whole time on-piste.What i would like to know is:
1. What features should i be looking for/ what are the best makes?
2. Should i buy in the UK or wait until i'm in Italy in Feb?
3. Will the ski shops in resort be happy with me trying out a number of different skis?
and the most important Question:
4. How much should i spend?
Thanks in advance for any/all responses
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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How long is a piece of string ? 
Do a bit of research first. For on-piste skis, look for 'on piste carvers.' Decide on your level and go from there. If you have a look at, say, snow & rock, there will be a selection of on piste skis that will be suitable. Then you need to be able to try out some of the skis you fancy, on the snow. My husband is a good intermediate and he likes the Fischer and Volkl
Lots of the brands have their own websites and each website usually has a 'ski selector' search facility. You can search Snowheads also. hth.
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I'd look for a detuned slalomy type myself.
Demo a few in resort and buy the ones you like best.
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erica2004, thank you for the advice.
Mosha Marc, Apologies for my ignorance but what does "detuned slalomy type" mean?
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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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richlott, A detuned Slalom ski is a whole lot softer than a race ski, so it's much less aggressive, far easier to ski and a bit more versatile. Mainly on piste, short to medium radius, good edge hold and quick edge to edge. Not great for soft snow or off-piste.
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richlott, I'd suggest your best bet is when you're next on holiday find a hire shop that will let you try out a different pair everyday (most shops are cool with this) then when you find a pair you like make them an offer! As to how much to pay.... tricky, but especially if you're there from Easter onwards there'll be open to offers so may 200 Euros inc bindings & poles??? (that's a pure guess...) Alternativly buy on line in the UK after having taken a careful note of specs of skis & bindings...
It's a better method than taking a flyer based on a review... I like Salomon skis, but some people on here hate them... I just can't ski on Head skis - a friend of mine loves them! You get the picture...
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Spyderman, Thanks for the explanation.
red 27, Again, thanks
I'm off to italy for the feb half term and i will use all your input wisely! Hopefully 
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I gurantee that you won't go wrong with a pair of Volkls for on-piste skis. But, as already said, demo some skis when you're next in resort (most hire shops and retails shops will probably have a set up for this), that way you'll be able to find a pair of skis that feel good for you as opposed to someone else (I'd probably recommend a pair that were too stiff, plenty on here would probably suggest a pair that were too wide... and so it goes on, skiing style is quite a personally specific thing, and will make different skis perform differently).
My new skis cost about £600, the pair before about £300 - but you can probably pick stuff up before the sales from about £200 upwards.
Have you got your own boots already?
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skisimon, i've got my own boots but as they a few seasons old, i could change these if necessary
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richlott, don't sweat the age of them Rich - if they're comfy stick with them
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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richlott, not going to Pila/Aosta by any chance??
CD.
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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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red 27, I would like to stay with my boots especially as i have just had footbeds made and as you so rightly said, comfort is the most important thing.
chrisdavis, I'm off to La Thuile for the Feb Half Term. Can't wait!
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I was in Italy last week and looked in the ski shops to compare prices for skis, to the sort of price you can buy for at Ski Billek.I thought they were quite expensive in that most were
400 to 800 euros and some not including bindings.
My Fischer AMC76 skis with with FX12 railflex bindings, titanium air carbon chassis, brand new, cost me 190 euros and I reckon I could have paid less ! and I think they are a good ski, but of course I have very limited knowledge.
Then again,are there any bad skis these days/
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You know it makes sense.
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richlott, I asked, as there's a shop in Aosta that does very good deals on skis - can't be beaten really.
Have a good trip 
CD.
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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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Poster: A snowHead
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richlott, We did an away day from Aosta to La Thuille at Christmas - the skiing was fab!! it's over an hour each way...and you miss out on ski time, bit of a long-shot.
I think he sells last season skis at really good prices. I'm a Newcastle fan, and he sold me red and white striped skis!!
If you are passing, it's http://www.technosport.vda.it/
Cheers,
CD.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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trundle into your local shop. They'll almost certainly have some of last season's kit around at a very reasonable price. You shouldn't need to spend more than £270 including bindings.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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