 Poster: A snowHead
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We are off to Courchevel next week and I would like some ski recommendations please with a mind to buying my own in the near future. I have recently skied on the following skis, though some were only for 1 or 2 days.
In order of most recent skied first :
Salomon Crossmax w12 162 (I think that was the model)
Head not sure what model but they were Orange on Black (mens skis I think)
Atomic Metron B9s, 162 (I think)
Atomic Foxy? Mama not sure on the size 157 or 164 ?
K2 One Luv 160
Salomon Xwing 157
Rossi B2's 166
I am an adventurous Intermediate 5'7", 9st 10lbs (female)
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Thu 24-01-08 23:49; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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IncogSkiSno, When is the 'Right Time' to grow up? 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, you're asking me ? 
Just googled Scott Missions and was bought straight back here, seems they have quite a sH following, I shall put them on the list. I am going to pre-book my skis before I go, so I shan't be able to try different rental shops once in resort, so a variety of brands would be good, but something different to Salomon as I always end up with them.
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Nordica Dobermann SL-Rs if you can find a pair. 165cm if you're a bloke, 155cm if you're an honourary bloke. The Ultimate go anywhere do anything ski. In my opinion.
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David Murdoch, "Wibble, Whibble, Cock, Knockers." 
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IncogSkiSno try the Elan Wave Magics, I would class myself the same as you - adventurous intermediate and I love mine. Bought this seasons and just done 10 days in Canada on them, powder, hard pack, ice, fast, slow, they were fab. Really responsive and easy to cruise or crank it up.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER always a late night pleasure to read your posts 
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IncogSkiSno, I know you've got the Rossi B2s on your 'done' list, but have you tried the Rossi B78 Bandits? I hired a pair recently (the men's ones - I believe the women's are a little more flexible, but these were quite flexible enough) & they were just lovely. On my wish list now... 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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minx, thanks I have heard good things about these skis. BTW are you the remaining half of bhandminx, or is that another poster entirely ?
Jo225, thanks ! I shall take a full list of all recommendations (apart from SZKs 177's) from all sHs and see what is available, I am going to be hiring premium skis
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IncogSkiSno, will you be venturing off-piste?
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You know it makes sense.
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IncogSkiSno, Stöckli Rotor 76 in a 159? Depends where you're staying, I think the only outlet with them is in 1850 - Bernard Charvin maybe? Check the Stöckli site to find out
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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red 27, No I won't be on this occasion, but would quite like an All Mountain ski.
eng_ch, We are staying in 1850 but won't be ordering from that shop.
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Poster: A snowHead
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IncogSkiSno, Dynastar Exclusive Legend. Try them if you can and let us know what they're like! They have rave reviews as an all mountain ski.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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IncogSkiSno, what you need is a pair of Dynastar Legend 4800s, spiffy all-mountain skis! I might just happen to know where there is a pair for sale at the bargain price of 200€ as well. 
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IncogSkiSno correct. The other half still remains.
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IncogSkiSno, Head Wild Thangs....I adore mine (if only they weren't so pink!!) Take you anywhere.
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IncogSkiSno, Dynastar Exclusive Legends, (Kitty's got a pair if you fancy trying them).
or Scott Missions.
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IncogSkiSno, I'd second (third?) the Missions too. I've now skiied on them for a week at Christmas - a mixture of soft fresh snow and hard pretty icy pistes (they grip on ice amazingly well), and three and a half days last weekend, lots of fresh snow and some quite deep off piste - and they've been wonderful in everything. They're very easy to get on their edges and although they're quite fat, they still turn nice and tight.
John nicked them for a run, and when I managed to get them back he said they were the best skis he'd ever skiied on. I can't recommend them highly enough - they look cool too
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IncogSkiSno, If you're thinking of K2's you should try the 'burnin luvs too. Mrs Axs is is luv with hers.  (the two older Axsettes have Lotta Luvs and get on very well with them also).
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*** shameless sales plug ****
Jo225, If you like B2's I might know where there's a pair of mens in a 174 going  (Just got my new RX8's and can't see me going back, fun as the Rossis are).
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Spyderman, You're being very generous with Kitty's skis or does she know about this offer ? Anyway, thanks for the offer, however, tempting though it is, I'd rather not as I would never forgive myself if I damaged them.
I have been googling Scott Missions, but can only find them in 3 sizes, am I missing something here or is the 168 really the smallest size - if so, wouldn't these be oo long for me ? 
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Spyderman, You're being very generous with Kitty's skis or does she know about this offer ? Anyway, thanks for the offer, however, tempting though it is, I'd rather not as I would never forgive myself if I damaged them.
I have been googling Scott Missions, but can only find them in 3 sizes, am I missing something here or is the 168 really the smallest size - if so, wouldn't these be oo long for me ? |
Kitty got some new Stockli Stormriders for her birthday, so the 165cm Legends are on the back burner, they're really good skis though. the offer stands.
A Mission in 168 is fine for you.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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IncogSkiSno, Kitty used to ski on 191cm and she's 5'5" 
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You know it makes sense.
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IncogSkiSno, 168 is the smallest size. You'd be fine on them - you're taller than me I think. It took me a few runs to get used to the longer length, then I just forgot about it.
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Poster: A snowHead
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IncogSkiSno, my wife is 8 stone and finds the 168 Missions are great all mountain skis.
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chris, RachelQ,Spyderman, well, it looks like the Missions are top of the list then
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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