 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi there I’m looking for advice on my purchase of new skis.
A few stats
Age : 31
Height : 6’1
Weight : 9.5 stone (60kgs)
Ski Style : pretty aggressive
Currently I’m skiing on the 2006 Rossignol Bandit B2 but my brother wants to buy them off me so I’m looking for my next purchase. I’ve been happy enough with the B2s but I’m looking for something with a fatter waist, to maybe give me a little more help when off piste.
I’m happy on pretty much everything on piste and ski it quite aggressively but would like to do more off piste and I’d like to find a ski that will still hold it own on the piste, whilst helping me improve and give me confidence in my limited off piste ability. I get about 20 days on snow every year, I’ve skied for the last 19 years but am always looking to improve.
Because I don’t carry much weight I don’t want a big, heavy ski that’s difficult to manage and I’d like something abit forgiving. I’m leaning towards the Scott Missions in a 178cm but people I have spoken to have suggested Salomon Lords and K2 Apache Explorers, I’m not sure about these thinking either that they off too off piste orientated or too heavy.
Obviously I’m going to test a few skis out before I make any decisions but from the information given can anybody offer any advice or suggest any alternatives to try out given my stats?
Thanks for your help in advance. 
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Wed 17-12-08 14:07; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Alpinebullit, I skied the Lords and Missions recently. Both were good in the dome despite them carrying twice what they would with you on board 
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Wed 17-12-08 13:51; edited 1 time in total
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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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Frosty the Snowman, 
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Alpinebullit, I would say 168 is too short for you but a lot of length is person preference.
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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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arv, sorry, I meant to put Scott Missions in a 178cm, I'll edit that now! My Bandits are 174 cm. Any suggestions of other ski's I should demo?
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Volkl Mantra (177), maybe a bit fatter than you were looking at but a great ski IMO.
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Frosty the Snowman, when in the dome did you ski the Lords longer because of the rocker tip?
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Line Prophet 90s. Lightweight, plenty wide enough for off-piste and get good reviews on-piste too. I've got the wider Prophet 100s but not skied them yet. I'm the same height as you, but 85 kg.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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arv, I've heard some great reports of the Mantras and like you people seem to love them, how do they get on, on the piste?
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Alpinebullit, I skied the 05? which I think was 2mm thinner (94) at the waist but same sorta flex? Good fun on groomers. To be honest they didn't see a lot of groomed runs. Testing them in the dome may be the answer to your question here but I am guessing there won't be much space to open it up.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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arv, Dome testing will give me a feel for the skis, on piste, yes, but as you say there isn't enough room to really open them up and let rip nor get a feel for them off piste! Testing and buying in the resort this year, I don't think will be an option because of the crazy exchange rate. 
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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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The Mantras are stiffer than the Scott Missions, suspect at your weight the softerski will suit you better esp. offpiste. The Mantras are probably better suited to someone 80 kg+ but as with many things a lot of personal preference comes into play.
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In reference to DB's (valid) comment I am 65kg give or take seasonal weight and 6'.
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You know it makes sense.
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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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arv, DB, Fergus, Thanks for your input, it's all helpful advice 
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Alpinebullit wrote: |
.....Height : 6’1.....Weight: 60kgs
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| uktrailmonster wrote: |
I'm the same height as you, but 85 kg.
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| arv wrote: |
.....I am 65kg.....and 6'.
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I need to diet.....
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