 Poster: A snowHead
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I consider myself to be an advanced beginner, back in January I coped with reds in 3V and PdS without too much trouble even though there was more ice than I'd experienced before.
I ski on a pair of Atomic FR 165s that I've used for about 15 snow days (I understand that's a model made for Decathlon) which I feel comfortable with and they seem to suit my way of skiing being reasonable unfit, 80kg and staying on piste.
What should I should I look for as my next skis, what difference(s) would I see over the FRs after a service?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I would get a bit of mileage on your current skis before you think about a new pair. By the time you need a new pair, you will know what kind you need.
Having said that, some people collect skis. I would suggest if you really must buy another pair, get a pair of blades. You can fit them in your suitcase and they are much easier to carry up hills. (also they are usually very cheap)
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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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tafflondon, ignoring Bigtipper's comments about blades; what difference are you looking for? 15 days isn't long out of a pair of skis so there must be a reason why you want to change.
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In hindsight my question should have been "Should I change my skis?" and the answer seems to be "Not yet"
Thanks for the advice
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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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When you wax and sharpen the edges of your skis, they tend to glide faster and grip the ice better. If there are any large gouges then get them serviced, or do it yourself. Otherwise, just keep using them until the edges are really blunt and the wax has all gone. You will notice the difference after a service then!
You might want someone to have a look at the bindings to make sure they are operating as they should be. Also to check that the DIN setting is right for you improving experience, height, and weight.
Remember that people used to ski on planks of wood!
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tafflondon,
If you get a new pair that are too advanced for you, your skiing may well go backward, I know I have done it, then went back. If you are comfortable on your current pair keep them, then if such a time comes that you think you may want to advance, then hire a pair of demo skis when on holiday for the day.
There is alot of "Willy Waving" on here about fat skis, long skis, rocker skis blah blah blah. If you are capable of skiing on this sort of stuff you wouldn't need to ask. Just ski what you are comfortable on. Just don't followBigtipper, 's advice re blades.
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You'd probably get a better return on your money if you spent it on lessons with a good ski instructor rather than buying a different pair of skis.
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nbt, 
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