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Yet another topic on buying the right ski, for me
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hi all,

I've been reading this forum for the last couple of weeks and what a great forum it is. I've learnt loads by just trawling through. Thanks.

I'm about to by some skis and boots (and poles and a bag), everything really.
My ski ability is probably intermediate, been away every year for the last couple of years. I ski the reds happily and do enjoy the odd black run.

This year I'm off for two weeks, Switzerland for a week and then France, so it seems like a very good time to get my own kit.

I originally decided, after reading some reviews that the X-Wings 10s were the skis for me but after further research the Scott Punishers sounded even better suited. I guess I'll be mainly on piste, a little bit off and probably a little park work. (There are quite a few boarders in my group)

The price of the Punishers is not bad either.

£299 for Punishers with Salomon S10 Bindings.
£376 for Punishers with Tyrolia Peak 12 Bindings.

The questions I have for you experts are:

Are punishers the right choice.
Do I go for the Saloman S10 bindings? (good value and would be my first pair of skis)
What length should I go for? (I know the twin tip requires the ski to be longer than normal)
Any one recommend a good shop and or boot fitter in the West Midlands? I’m just south of Birmingham. (Solihull)

Me: 27 years old, 5'8" (173cm) about 13.5 Stone (85kg)

I was thinking the 172 should be about right, the same height as me.


Any of your thoughts on the above would really be appreciated, if you need to know anything else, please ask.
Many thanks in advance


Pete
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

If you want to get everything from one source, then Lockwoods in Leamington Spa would be the obvious choice as they have a very good reputation as bootfitters.
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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?

Thanks eng_ch!

I'll have to pop over and see them. They are actually only a couple of miles from where I work.
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