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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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i think the type of skiing you do (or intend to do) should be the main consideration. You say you've been 5 times before, but has this been for just a few days to a week at a time? If so, you should be looking at piste-orientated carving skis. My experience has been that one should always buy skis a little bit better than one's skiing ability as it lets you grow into them as your skiing improves. I'd also look at women-specific models - all the manufacturers now do them.
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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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loopy85, welcome to snowHeads. How close are you to Castleford, Milton Keynes or Braehead? If you can make it to the snowheads ski tests that would probably help enormously.
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Snowheads ski tests? What are they? I probably could make it to Milton Keynes, I think it's about a 2hr drive from me. I've been 5 times for a week each time, but am going for 2 weeks this year. The 2nd time I went skiing I had an awful time and completely lost my confidence, and have never properly got it back, but am hoping to have some lessons when I go this time to get my confidence back so I can improve more and go faster as I go slower than I should!
I think you're right, if I buy skis a little above me I will hopefully grow into them ability wise. How much do you think I would have to spend?
Thanks for your replies...I really don't know much about equipment!
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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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loopy85, welcome to Snowheads!
There will be any number of opinions offered to you on here, but the key thing will be whether you are comfortable with the skis you end up with. The best advice is usually to try something first, so if you're determined to buy, get along to a snow dome and take advantage of the ski test offers from Ellis Brigham to see what suits you. Then decide whether the cost is worth it.
Bearing in mind that decent skis and bindings will likely set you back at least £300, plus a bag to transport them in, plus poles, and then you'll pay upwards of £50 to put them on the aircraft with you in most cases, renting for £200 for 14 days is still an attractive option for many. Buying your own skis is worth it if you take 2 or more trips per year, and regularly use a snow dome, and if you drive to the slopes. Also, if you need something unusual, then buying guarantees you have it - otherwise, the hire shop offers better value for money and less hassle.
Having said all that, the K2 range for women is reckoned to be quite good, so that would be a good starting point for you.
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loopy85, admin has organised ski tests at Milton Keynes on 8th Nov in the evening.
see this thread: http://snowheads.com/ski-forum/viewtopic.php?p=1041742&highlight=#1041742
I know where you are coming from about losing confidence (been there) and the answer without a doubt is LESSONS - no apologies for shouting, it really is the answer. Take as many lessons as you can afford, preferably 1 to 1 or in a small group. When you say you go slower than you should, the aim is to ski in control and have fun - not about fast or slow.
On ousekjarr's point, your money this season might well be better spent on lessons rather than skis.
I got 2 seasons old K2 Burnin' Luv last year for £235 from Sport Conrad (in germany), you might be able to get a deal from them on the ski you choose (as per shoogly's link)
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I was in Decathlon yesterday. They seemed to have some decent skis at reasonable prices. And they would set them up for you.
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Don't be seduced into buying the very latest models - some of them only have a cosmetic change for the new season.
Some good deals here for last season's skis. Clicky here.
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loopy85, that's the sort of thing that is worth looking at. I'd advise, if you're still developing and a little less confident than you would like to be, that the 150cm is the sort of region you want to be selecting from.
I can only echo most of advice already posted too. Last season's models will be very good value and if you can get along to a ski test then all the better - even though you'd be trying this season's skis at the test, you can always find out which model they were based around or replaced from last season, and will usually have similar qualities.
A couple of decent buys from this season's range (have a look at this page). Still very good value if you ask me... but then again, my last pair of skis cost nearlt £800:
K2 First Luvs
Volkl Aqua - wooden core makes for a soft and forgiving ski.
Volkls make excellent piste skis, generally geared more at the aggressive/racer end of the spectrum. I love Volkls so much though, that I would definitely trust them to make any ski very well - such as a forgiving women's ski, like the Aqua.
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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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Does it match your ski suit? 
The Atomic Minx looks like it might be a soft beginner type ski.
Did you look at these.
The Scott Aztec Maya are the perfect All Mountain skis to ride with freedom and safety.
Aimed at the advanced woman skier looking for an easy, stable and light ski, on and off piste.
- Intermediate/Expert Level Flex.
£249 including binding at Summit and they have them in stock at 155 cm.
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It doesn't sound like she's ready for an all mountain ski, with the flexibility of a ski that's at least partially aimed at 'expert' skiers (whatever one of them is).
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You know it makes sense.
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skisimon
I would have thought a ski which the maker describes as an "easy, stable and light ski," would be ideal for an advancing beginner.
Surely the "all mountain" bit just means it can do anything and go anywhere - if you have the ability 
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