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I'm a 4th week skier (heading into my 5th) and I thought it would be nice to stop hiring and get my own ski's. I'm obviously on the piste 95% of the time, although I'd like to head off the side and into the park a bit with the kids. I guess I want something that will allow me to progress over the next four or five weeks skiing.

Im 6ft 2 and 14 1/2 stone so I guess that needs to be taken into account....

Any ideas?

I like the idea of the Watea's but are they too advanced for me?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Markoncarp, Do you expect to be gradually skiing more off piste over the next 4-5 weeks? More park? or will your skiing remain 95% piste?


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Markoncarp, do you live anywhere near a Snowdome? If so, get down there & try a few skis out... The Xscapes have Ellis Brigham shops which let you test skis for free, Hemel & Chill Factore have Snow & Rock shops which (I think) charge for testing (but it's still probably worth it!). Thing is, we can all recommend skis we like (and we will!) but it really comes down to personal preference.

FWIW, my OH found the Wateas lifeless, & I felt exactly the same about the Koas - others on here rave about them, though! I'd suggest that you try a pair of K2 Apache Recons - nice all-round ski. Or perhaps the Rossignol SC80s. And don't go too short... Toofy Grin Just my opinion, though snowHead
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I think I may pop down to the MK Xscape place the week after next (half term next week - which Im sure will be hell! I need to get fitted for some boots first (which looks like a trip out next week)

Do they really have that many ski's to try out?
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Pink ones Smile
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i would go with the above advice try a few out at a snowdome near you , my nearest one is 20 minutes drive away but they have testing days for people like you who want to buy their own ski's but not sure do you have an idea how long you want them ? when i use adult ski's i use 152's alot and im 5 foot 4 but thats just personal prefrence
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Markoncarp, they do have quite a lot of test skis - big-name brands, mainly (although not Rossi this year, it would appear) but you should find something to suit you... And I've always found the staff in MK to be enthusiastic & helpful Very Happy

Boots-wise, if you're within striking distance of MK, then you can't be too far from Bicester... you are going to see CEM, aren't you?
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 After all it is free Go on u know u want to!
After all it is free Go on u know u want to!

harriet, you don't need a testing day (although they are fun, & it's easier & quicker to test lots of different skis there) - you can just go into the shop & ask to try stuff at any time.
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I have a pair of Salomon X wing Tornado's Titaniums http://www.o2gearshop.com/catalog/popup_image.php?pID=6780&image=1&cPath=2&osCsid=38b2e5c10f6051e85474a9a3f66281c3 I love them, they are a all mountain with a piste biased.
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