 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi there, hope you are OK.
I am an Intermediate skier, always hired Skis and now looking to step into the breach and by my own pair.
I was wondering, does anyone have any recommendations on any worthwhile purchasing. Mainly for piste use, but hope to be brave enough to venture off at some point.
Ive been eyeing these up, http://www.sailandski.co.uk/acatalog/Salomon_Enduro_XT800_Skis__Z12_Bindings_2012.html any thoughts?
Thanks for your help.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You'll likely be advised to head down to your nearest fridge and demo some skis..
Might be worth determining what sort of skier you are, i.e. fast and aggressive or a piste cruiser. Where is your skiing experience (guessing just a piste skier at present) Also, are you tall/short, heavy/light etc, will help people offer a more informed decision when it comes to determining the best options for you. 
In my opinion, the skis in the link provided look pretty good, if a little costly for your first pair of skis.. The waist of the ski is probably wide enough for hopping in the powder between pistes so not a bad option. Like I said though, best to try before you buy if you have the option.
Slightly cheaper (no poles) http://www.sportabilityuk.co.uk/salomon-enduro-xt800-skis-inc-z12-bindings-i178.html
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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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3rd in German test
http://www.testberichte.de/a/ski/magazin/skimagazin-5-2011/292790.html
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Der Enduro XT 800 lässt sich sehr komfortabel und kraftsparend dirigieren. ‚Harmonisch abgestimmt und sehr variabel‘, urteilt ein Tester. Dank sehr guter Variabilität ein Ski für jeden Hang, jede Fahrweise und alle Schneeverhältnisse. Abseits der Piste schwimmt er sehr gut auf. Leichte Schwächen hat er nur hinsichtlich Kantengriff und Tempovermögen. ...“
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Very rough translation =
Positives : good all rounder, easy to turn, good float, all mountain-ski
Negatives : slight weakness with edgegrip and higher speeds
Suspect an intermediate skier would be better off with a piste/carving ski then building up his/her skill set and technique before going to an all mountain ski.
Second the advice to demo a few skis before you buy.
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Thanks for the reply both 
I am more of a aggressive skier, only been on piste youre correct. I am 5 8" and weigh around 75kg....
If anyone has any recommendations I'll see about demoing thanks!
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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 tested the Enduro XT 800 and found that it had bulletproof edge grip and handled speed with ease. It's a great carver, but can also produce a wide variety of turns. However, you should be warned that it's a slightly physical ski (nothing dramatic though). Perhaps one of the other Enduros would suit your needs better (LX 800 or RX 800).
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