Wot size skis?

A snowHead

Righty ho - haven't skied since 2003 (used to go every year, but life gets in the way!!) and have just booked a Chalet in Val d'Isere on Jan 30th Very Happy

Anyway, having put my 'straight' 2m ski's in the skip a couple of years ago as I prefer hiring carvers, I'm faced with paying 150E for a weeks hire (or are there better deals?).

I could be persuaded to buy a new pair - my friend services his own, so could teach me (one reason I've been hiring is the cost of service and transport is high).

I'm a good intermediate, not really into off piste although have the odd dabble, 95Kgs, 6ft. What should I expect to pay for a sensible pair of skis/binding in the UK (bristol based) or in the resort?

And what length?

Cheers.

A snowHead

I have just had a quick look on the skiset website, it gives you a choice of five shops in Val and the one I looked at Killy sport rented mid range skis at 86 euro for six days. No way should you pay 150 euros. With boots they were 118Euro. I am about your size and ski on 170cm, but that's personal choice. With a bit of internet research you will find the shop nearest to your chalet. I've used skiset a few times with no problem. Another firm is snowbrainer who have had good reviews and they charge £62 forthe week at the same shop. Enjoy

Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

How much for one week ??

Why don't you try http://www.edge2edge.co.uk/hire.html

They will deliver skis directly to your accomodation in Val d'isere

£75 gets you a pair of Salomon Aero X (has just won Fall lines On piste Ski of the year 2010)
or Scott Wind
both seem reasonable ski's for that level

Or the The Zenith Z10 Mutix, a bit wider which would be better off piste but they are a little more at £90

I'm going to use them in January when I go to Val Thorens, quite fancy a go on the Atomics

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I'm not that hot on ski lengths, everytime I read another thread on it i get more confused

180 should be good enough

Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Length depends on type of ski. Do you prefer slalom type turns or GS? For the former you could go as short as 160.

Price wise, I'd budget around £400 for skis and bindings - but there are much better deals out there if you're prepared to look. Don't rule out decent 2nd hand jobs either.

You'll need to Register first of course.

' Do you prefer slalom type turns or GS?'

Whatever gets me round (usually GS) Cool

I think I may have been given 168's last time, so 170+ sounds about right. Those hire prices look good too, so will stick to renting, cheers.

Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...

martinm, stick on here and we'll have you with an assortment of skis for differing conditions in no time wink

After all it is free

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Wot size skis?

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