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I have the opportunity to buy some Scott Rosa's for quite a good price, but not sure whether I would feel the benefits due to my skiing ability (or lack of)!
I would say I am an early 'intermediate' skier, I like to ski reds and blacks but not too keen on the bumpy stuff. I have been slowly adventuring off piste (not full back country as yet, just knee high fluff) but I probably spend 85% or more of my time on-piste at present, hopefully less as I improve. I am not an especially agressive skier but I am looking for more than just a cruiser. I am a technical nerd  I love perfecting my technique, I get lots of joy from a well executed turn. I guess I am somewhere between the casual cruiser and the hell for leather race types, middling speed, middling attack. However, I am planning on doing a season where I hope to be skiing every day, therefore I hope I will improve rapidly and will hopefull 'grow into' the Rosa's?
As far as I can tell, the Rosa's are a good all mountain ski that are great in the pow but also manage to perform well on-piste, despite being fattish? Should I use them as my 'off-piste only' ski and buy something else for piste days?
So, should I buy them and hope I can handle them, or should I wuss out and buy something more to my level? More sensible choices for my ability might be Atomic Heaven's Gate, or Volkl Sol, I guess, but if these were the same price as the Rosa's, which would you buy (if you also skied like me)? If it helps, I am 5' 3", 65kg.
If anyone owns any of these and/or can provide a little advice, thank you!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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carettam, Rosas will be perfect as an all mountain mid-fat. They won't be to much ski for you. They will be happy on piste or off. If you are only buying one pair, should be perfect.
If you really are into making perfect turns on piste a race ski of some sort will be better, not a full factory race ski but a softer version. Others would be better able to advise on these. If you are contemplating 2 pairs I would then consider something even more off piste oriented than the Rosa aswell. Its not that fat.
Try the Rosa if you can,even indoors, I'll be surprised if you find its to much ski.
BTW I ski the Neo (boys version of the Rosa) and am basing my comments on that.
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carettam, I tried Scott Rosas on demo at Hemel Hempstead and loved them. They felt very smooth and stable and dealt with all the different snow characteristics indoors very well.
BUT, having shortlisted a number of skis based on my indoor testing experiences, I later discounted the Rosas as they're not really the right sort of ski for the skiing I do. Although probably an 'upper' intermediate, I ski only on piste and have no inclinations towards off-piste or park. I also like bumps and short-radius turns which would suggest a narrower ski.
I ended up shortlisting Rossignol Attraxion VI (which I bought) and Fischer Koa 78 (which I couldn't afford).
However, you sound a different skier to me and if you are planning on both piste and off-piste during your forthcoming season, Scott Rosas might be an ideal compromise ski for all conditions. Will you have an opportunity to try before you buy?
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Thanks queen bodecia and RPF, your feedback has been very useful. You have both suggested that the Rosa's would not be too much ski for me, which is reassuring and that in general it is a good all round ski. I guess I now have to decide whether it is the type of ski I need. I had hoped to buy just one pair for now, but with a view to buy a couple of more specialised skis (say fat off-piste plus responsive onpiste racer type) when I have more money! I just need a good all rounder for now, happy off and on piste, stable carving but also fun in the powder. The Rosa sounds like it could deliver that, but unfortunately it is unlikey that I will have a chance to demo before buying (a risk, I know), although I will try to juggle work commitments so I can.
Thanks again.
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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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I got my daughter a pair of Dynastar She's Troubles for this year. They are probably a similar profile to the Rosa's. She can do anything on them, on piste carving, moguls, off-piste although she's a more advanced skier. The Rosas ought to be fine, I tried the Neos last year and quite liked them.
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carettam, I too demo'd the Scotts at Hemel....but didn't like them one bit! Sorry....that's not going to help. But I wasn't the only person who didn't get on with them so it's a warning to do your level best to try before you buy. I tried Dynastars too and absolutely loved them, I'm currently on Heads which I also love, can't stand K2 or Scotts not sure what that say's about me?. From your description I'd guess I'm about the same ski level as you...although on our last trip out, for the first time ever, I spent more time off piste than on.  That said, Mr HH skis Scotts and loves them to bits. Horses for courses, do your best to get a ride on them before deciding....
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I've got a pair of them and they are fab! They are brill on piste as well considering their width compared to my piste skis (which I never use anymore!). When I first got them, I hadn't actually tried them out but the reviews were good and the guy who owned the skis shop recommended them to me, plus they were a good price. I was nowhere near as strong a skier when I got them as I am now, and whilst, like any fatter ski, they took a bit of getting used to (was fine after a few runs or so, or maybe after a day on them) they were great! They're still fine now so they should last you if you get a pair. I am taller than you and a little bit heavier but not much, only a few kgs and I find them quite a soft ski, so you shouldn't have any trouble as long as you allow yourself to get used to them as necessary. Depends on the person as some people get used to a new ski straight away and others take a little bit longer. They are great off piste as well. I've tried lots of other skis off piste and I've never skied anything else that I liked as much as my Rosas. Buy anyway and enjoy!
Last edited by Then you can post your own questions or snow reports... on Wed 14-04-10 21:04; edited 1 time in total
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Oh and I ski bumps on them as well with no probs.
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VolklAttivaS5, so are you going to change your name? 
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pam w, funnily enough some other people asked me that too. No, I won't now
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Hey there! Whilst I'm a more advanced skier than you, I've just completed my first season and have been SOOOOO happy with my Scott Rosas...I'm the same proportions as you and got the 158s. Having been underwhelmed with various 50/50 hire skis I tried on previous trips, I was not expecting to be so enthusiastic about the Rosas, which happen to be the first pair I've ever bought.
If you're going for a season and are an aspiring off-pister, I think these as your only pair will be brilliant. You can go anywhere on the mountain in them, and conquer all conditions.
I had a friend's pair of Volkl Supersports for a month mid-season, and really just couldn't see the point of having a piste ski when I was going on & off piste. The piste skis were grippier on piste, but awful off piste compared to the Rosas.
It's only been in the last few weeks of this season when the pistes have been icy hard in the mornings that I've wanted a race ski, and only as a second pair precisely for having more fun when I'm committed to not going off piste b/c the conditions are crap. However, the afternoons have been slushy and again the Rosas cruise through the slush much better & easier than the race skis.
Go for it; especially w/ the cheap deals on 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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I swear by scott skis - I won't touch anything else, wots funny is that all my friends and boyfriend all have scotts too. we're like the scott crew on the slope.
I have maya and am on verge of buying realms, i tried them out in Meribel and they were like riding on butter - gorgeous.
I tried the rosa and they are quite hard work, but if you are strong and can ski non stop all day, then Rosa is good for you. i just feel like my thighs can survive longer with the realms and maya - the turning circle is tighter...
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