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Intermediate ski reccomedations
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HI,
I am considering purchasing my first set of skis, I usually ski blue runs parallel and am hoping to progress onto the reds (if I can get over my red fear!) On holiday this year I had 155cm skis which were pink (ladies?) saloman x-wings which i quite liked. I then tried my husbands Atomic Metron M10s 157cm. I found these were heavier and harder to turn.
Has anyone got any suggestions as to skis I should be looking at?
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fizz
, how often do you ski? If it's only a couple of weeks per year I'd recommend you stick with hiring for the time being, as you will progress quickly and soon need more advanced skis.
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Have you bought your own boots yet? If not, buy those first. If you have boots already, then I can recommend Head Cool Thangs as a great confidence inspiring intermediate ski, which you won't outgrow too quickly either. My wife really likes hers. They're super light, easy to turn and forgiving, yet they can carve a decent edge too when pushed harder. Not too expensive either.
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fizz
, agree with
beanie1
- I literally bought my first skis yesterday. IMO I think you would be better to wait until you have mastered reds (and you will do this
) as your skiing will be more advanced and you will have a better feel for what you need/want. I decided to take the plunge for four reasons
a) skiing much more confidently on all reds (x1 black
) and beginning to look for more challenges at the side of the piste, bumps etc
b) comparing rental prices for an average of 21 skiing days a year to owning means I will have paid for them in two seasons
c) normally drive so not much extra hassle
d) got a good deal on ex-rental Volkls which I had tried, in resort from someone whose advice is sound and who I have got to know over last few seasons
Hope this helps
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) as your skiing will be more advanced and you will have a better feel for what you need/want. I decided to take the plunge for four reasons
) and beginning to look for more challenges at the side of the piste, bumps etc
