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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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hydroeon, I think there's a pair of Nordica SL-Rs in Footworks' rental shop in Cham Sud, sure I saw a pair somewhere weekend before last.
Mind you, they are 2006 model year.
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rjs, Thanks for that; they seem to have a good range. Prices are a bit high for me but there seems to be a discount code box...any chance you're aware of one? 
under a new name, Dang I was hanging around the area today but I don't think I've seen that shop... What kind of prices were they going for? They sound ancient though if they're the real deal I'm not too fussy:)
This automatic French google thing is doing my head in!
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hydroeon, Next door to Munster bar. Not so very obvious! I might be wrong, tho, but I can't think of anywhere else I was paying attention to skis.
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hydroeon, Do you have a race licence ?
What do you want them for anyway ?
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| hydroeon wrote: |
| rjs, Thanks for that; they seem to have a good range. Prices are a bit high for me but there seems to be a discount code box...any chance you're aware of one? :) |
You could try "soldesjanvier" for 20% off on skis and bindings at http://racing-ski.fr/
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Thanks for your help everyone! racing-ski.fr told me to not to worry about the discount code as I can still purchase the skis @ the full price in store.
Nothing wrong with their prices but considering all of the current FIS slalom skis will be useless for competition as of next year I'll sit this one out and look for an oldie instead this time.
I'll check that store in town and failing that pick something in Ekosport.
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hydroeon, Why do you think the slalom skis will be useless next year ?
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rjs, Not useless but as far as I know the FIS spec changes next year and so anyone wishing to compete would require new skis which inevitably will make all current slalom skis worth much less (other things being equal of course). If I'm wrong please correct
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It's GS, SG and downhill the regulations are changing for, not slalom. A summary of the changes here.
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You know it makes sense.
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Okanagan, Well now I'm confused; I got my info from a Rossi dealer who recommended NOT to get the SL skis now as they will all change next year due to FIS regulations.
Judging by that pdf they're aint no changes being made and there aint never was planning changes next year. 
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hydroeon, have you taken a look at Vieux Campeur in Sallanches? Race skis tend to get reduced first in their sales as racers tend to want their skis earlier in the season.
I'm also almost certain that Decathlon (Quechua) up the road had some Salomon race skis in their sale a couple of weeks ago.
Of course, your absolute best bet is to find someone with Carte Pro who would be willing to pick you up something in either the Rossi pro shop in Chamonix, or the Dynastar factory in Sallanches...
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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No idea hydroeon, I've only ever been in once with a mate who had a Carte Pro and was picking some stuff up.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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hydroeon,
You're having a laugh aren't you? I saw oodles of FIS sls last time I was in cham ( i am there quite often ) and no way would I want a pair to need to teach anyone.
TROLL?
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under a new name, Snell, Solgnar (?) some ski-something, shop next to decathlon, and 3 other local shops don't have a single fis ski of any kind.
You can teach or ski yourself on snowblades if you want and I certainly wouldn't be calling you names.
I came here for advice on where to get the skis I need for the best price. Some great help here, just haven't physically found a great deal.
So if you know where "oodles" of FIS skis are, please provide some shop names, especially if they sell at discounted prices.
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hydroeon, he didn't call you names. Notice the question mark after TROLL? Where's the fracture? Sound's like you're getting plenty of hints on your ski search that you should not to ski and make the fracture worse?. 
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FIS Regulations say the skis have to have radius and length on. I would go for the Dynastars, as they seem to be on the podium more often this season.
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| hydroeon wrote: |
| the Rossi ones have the label but not the dimensions since they're "confidential". |
Then let me tell you a secret.....
120 - 65.5 - 102 radius 13m @165
(from http://store.rossignol.com/products/475313)
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beequin, Do they? Not the ones I've been reading? And my FIS Nordicas say R&D for all measurements.
hydroeon, I'm still surprised. I saw fullbores in Snell, Intersport, Sanglard.
Anyway, whatever.
I don't like Dynastar generally, not since the gold red blobs.
1. Do you care about the dimensions?
2. What functional difference will this make?
3. See 2.
I'd go with the Rossis myself. Who cares what's on the podium? I presume you won't be racing world cup.
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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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You will have to have the legs for the Dynastar and according to a trainer friend of mine the slant nose lasts less in camber.
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You know it makes sense.
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hydroeon, the advice I have had is that unless you really need several pairs for work, you won't notice the difference. I disagree, I must confess.
According to one who should know, my long Rossi GSs are identical, other than top sheet, to the equivalent Dynastar. Even though I don't like Dynastars, I love my Rossis. Call me fickle.
Vote with your wallet, you know it makes sense.
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| hydroeon wrote: |
Dot., I'm very happy with the responses here
Yeah I shouldn't be skiing but we've paid some serious money (£4k+) for our Eurotrip and as long as I don't fall and avoid others I should be fine on easy runs.
Slight vertebral fracture which at the moment is causing the least concern as I couldn't walk for about 40 hours without feeling sick after the fall. I'm still experiencing breathing problems (as in can't run for 10 seconds) and sometimes swallowing food. I've got a lump on the ribs/abs area too that hopefully isn't hernia but sure as heck isn't a light bruise. I'm feeling better by the day so far so whilst it's risky I'm well aware that I need to be extra safe and enjoy what I can.  |
Really??? And you are still thinking of Skiing. 2 years ago, (at the age of only 30 - and still a fast healer) I fractured T5 and T6, a compression fracture, by lightly falling down some stairs on one of the building sites I was surveying. I didn't have the 40 hours of feeling sick when walking, but had other random sharp pains. I had a ski trip booked 1 month afterwards which I had to cancel. DR said all it would take is a simple fall and bam, you puncture your spine. So I did the smart thing, cancelled the trip, and made a claim on my travel insurance and got the money I spent on the holiday (minus 50 quid) back.
If you got this fracture whilst on holiday, then you can claim a good chunk of the ££ you spent on the holiday back.
There will always be other Holidays and more ££ available to spend on them, but you only get back and spine. Don't screw it up.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I'm going to be looking for some Junior racing skis this week in Chamonix, ideally a 170-ish GS ski, they do not need to be FIS approved.
Any ideas of where to look?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I reckon this is a pretty good deal - and another 20 euro off that price with code Albertville92. They're in Frontenex not Chamonix though, so 30 miles ish away from you? It gives you a price point to compare to more locally if nothing else.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Chamwow, Pretty much anywhere.
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Ok thanks. Will start with the usual suspects in town and head down to Cluses if need be.
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