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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Book some rental skis from nosnatch powder skis http://www.wasatchpowderskis.com/ then buy what you like. That said the S3 seems to be pretty well liked but you're likley to find Utah locals on something fatter when it snowa.
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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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I am also going to SLC in February next year and I will be taking mine. I think the bottom line is do you want the Rossi S3.
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Andy H, welcome to SH's I think as fatbob, says
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you're likley to find Utah locals on something fatter when it snowa.
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The S3 is only 98 underfoot and 127 in the tip, the Utah off piste skis are more likely to be 110 under foot with tips around 140 or more!! See if you can find some Whitedot Preachers over in Australia they would fit the bill  Or again as fatbob says just hire some thing for the off piste days.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Andy H, not to sound to much like spam, our US distributor is based in Draper, Utah. If you fire them a mail they're sure to hook you up with some demo Whitedots. They're a great bunch and I'm sure will even point you in the direction of a shop where you can demo some other brands. Their contact details can be found here http://www.whitedotusa.com/contact.php
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Bit of advice - get your lift passes in Salt Lake City when you land. Way cheaper that at the resorts.
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Dot., +1 
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Andy H, The Liquidation Sports team http://www.liquidationsports.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=SNOW+SKIING%3ASKIS:USED+SKIS tel +1 877 776 7877 -they're based in WA state.: They sell really good skis and they are honest about quality, so they will often have the same ski but with differing levels of quality (and price), hence it's worth a call: Potentially you can order your skis and arrange delivery at your accomodation shortly before you arrive in Utah: This will save the costs of flying them out there and you can easily pig up a bag/tube out there to ship them back. If you have friends/storage then perhaps order now? They also trade as sportsouletusa.com
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Andy H, +2 on the Whitedots
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Andy H,
Rent when you get there (unless you're there for a month or so). Utah is not the powder guarantee that might be suggested and so super fat skis might not prove such an advantage.
That said, I've been twice (and before you say anything about lacking experience, I reckon I'm at somewhere around 200+ weeks skiing) and totally rate it. Awesome skiing, just awesome.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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If you're a Costco member in the UK, I believe you can buy ski passes from Costco in SLC pretty cheap on the same card. Don't quote me on it, though.
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Thanks everyone for all the info! I thought with the lack of replies that I had somehow done something wrong with my first ever post.
Fatbob - I haven't actually ridden the S3's but they come highly recommended and I have the opportunity to pick up a slightly used pair at a great price. I can only take one pair of skis with me and I guess was hoping for somewhat of an all round ski for Utah while there and japan the following year.
Glowman - where in SLC should I be purchasing tickets (surely not the airport?). I expect to be spending most of my time at Snow Basin but was hoping to sample a few other resorts - can I buy a multiple resort pass or will I have to nominate how many days at each resort when purchasing?
Thanks Dot, Livetoski, Jivebaby and Bones - really appreciate the info.
So - after all that, should I pack my existing carve skis or grab the S3's for "most" of my skiing time at Snow Basin. I understand that I can hire whatever I don't have but which skis do you think will serve me best for most of my time over there? Most of my skiing has been on piste in Australia but I am very keen to experience some good off piste and way better snow than we have over here.
Thanks again for all your input and help - I do appreciate it.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Andy H wrote: |
| So - after all that, should I pack my existing carve skis or grab the S3's for "most" of my skiing time at Snow Basin. . |
Nobody can tell you that, I've been at Alta for a weekend where the carvers would have been fine during a very poor snow year....
If you fancy the S3s and they are available at a good price, it's a good excuse to get a new set 
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Poster: A snowHead
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SLC superpass is a good deal if you can get it worked so you get a free day, otherwise buying daily passes at Canyon Sports seemed the best bet. Don't forget you can ski half a day at Park City for free on the day you fly in (with a boarding pass) and possibly others.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| fatbob wrote: |
| SLC superpass is a good deal if you can get it worked so you get a free day, otherwise buying daily passes at Canyon Sports seemed the best bet. Don't forget you can ski half a day at Park City for free on the day you fly in (with a boarding pass) and possibly others. |
I don't see how I get a free day with the Superpass 
Unfortunately, I won't be flying to SLC, so Park City half day for free does not apply to me.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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They used to do buy 3 or more days get 1 free so if you wanted say 8 day skiing buy two 3 day packs and you were sorted.
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| fatbob wrote: |
| They used to do buy 3 or more days get 1 free so if you wanted say 8 day skiing buy two 3 day packs and you were sorted. |
Unfortunately, it appears that this buy 3 days get 1 day free offer is not available any more.
However, I just found out there is a new "Yeti Pass" enabling pass holders to ski one day at every Utah resort for US$499 (equivalent to $35 per day).
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I haven't skied the S3s, but have skied similar width, up to 108 mm and skinnier. I grew up skiing powder in Utah on much narrower skis and have done a lot of powder skiing in Colorado (and some in France) on 96 mm under foot and find that to be plenty for most situations. I own multiple pairs of skis, but if I could only own 2, I would probably have one in the upper 90s width (like my Fischer Misfit/Atua) and a versatile carver in the low 70s (like my Dynastar Contacts). If it is a great price on the S3s, I'd probably go for it in your situation.
Another suggestion is to look at the snow totals the week before you go and the extended weather forecast the day before you leave and make a decision then.
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Bones, thanks! That site looks great and offers many more options than liftopia I will check it out for next year. I particularly like the options for multi resort passes.
Liftopia seemed to be cheaper during mid season last year (we paid $53.50 / day at park city & $185 for a 3 from 7 at Canyons).
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Hey Bones - I'll be staying at a mates house in Morgan (Ogden). He's on his way to Australia with his family and has kindly offered his home as a base for us. We are arriving 7th Feb for 10 days - fingers crossed already for awesome snow. Might see you there?
I checked Canyon Sports website and they have a store in Ogden which will be perfect.
Thanks MEfree30 - good advice all round.
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I have a pair of S3s for my everyday ski in Scotland and they are pretty good in most conditions, I have a pair of slalom skis for ice but ski the S3s on everything else. I'm 5'9 and got the 177cms and really wish I'd gone longer, they ski ridiculously short so buy the 188cms unless you are about 5'5, particularly if you want them for powder, they feel at least 20-30cms shorter on piste and pretty short in deeper snow too.
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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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Bones, Thank again for the info! Only just discovered this forum and it's been invaluable already. Shame I'll miss you in Utah - next time 
No, haven't tried YAK - but will give it a go.
lynseyf, Thanks for the feedback on the S3's - I'm 5'6 and was looking at the 177's.
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You know it makes sense.
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Bones, Is the bus ride you are referring to at Powder Mtn where you ski off piste down to a road, get picked up by a bus and returned to the resort?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Just rent when you get there. The S3 will be OK in every condition, but you'll regret not having powder skis if you get lucky, and if it's dry, there are much better skis for that as well.
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Poster: A snowHead
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brshain, True, true - I love my Rossi Z76's so will take those and hire depending on the conditions.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Andy h, you gotta do some work mate. great info though!
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Bones, Awesome - loving the look and sound of this place already!
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FAQ
Dont fly out until 17th, staying near Park City for 5 days first before heading to Eden.
