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Advice on skis please!

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Hi folks,

I'm looking for some advice please, in total I have only skied 3 weeks - 2 of those being 1994 and 1995, the most recent was a week in Val Thoren last year where I rented intermediate skis and boots.

I'm heading off again in a few weeks time and I'm considering whether I should go with intermediates again, or even revert to beginners and take a day of lessons? I picked it up pretty quickly last year and didn't really have any issues, although I did sometimes feel a slight lack of control and perhaps was getting myself into some bad habits.

I didn't take any lessons last year, which was probably a mistake. What would you more experienced peeps suggest? Also, should I invest in some of my own boot, or are rentals OK? I got some blisters on my shins last year...I am reluctant to buy my own boots in case they cut me to bits!

Many thanks in advance! Smile
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The rental kit grade doesn't atter - it's probably lessons you need. Even the worst rental shop equipment will be streets ahead of what you used 18 years ago.
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McFly, welcome to Snowheads. snowHead snowHead I would think either beginner or intermediate skis would be OK - important that they're not too long though. But yes, definitely have some lessons.

You can get foam pad things which can help stop the boots rubbing on your shins. properly fitted boots certainly shouldn't cut you to bits, but at this stage maybe lessons are the most important thing to spend your money on. Whether you are renting boots or buying, the key thing is the get the right fit.

I wouldn't take "a day" of lessons, though. Either get onto a week's course, which will probably be 2.5 hours a day, or thereabouts, or take a few 2 hour private lessons. That's as much as most people can take on board - then you can use the rest of the time to practice what you learnt in the lesson.

Where are you going? There might be somebody here who could recommend a specific instructor, or ski school.
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Decent ski socks, and make sure that nothing else is inside your boots!

I often get some wear & tear on my shins, but I see that as a sign I might be doing something right for once.
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Thanks fatbob & pam.

I'm heading to Tignes, I'm the only skier out of our group of 4 and they have all been pestering me to bin skiing and try boarding, and to be honest if I were to get lessons for 2hrs each day I would consider it.

I really enjoy skiing though, so perhaps the private lessons would be a good idea. Any idea on what the costs are for a 2hr private lesson?

I don't think I was even 'fitted' for boots last year - the chap asked me what size I was and just handed me a pair of boots! Confused
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musher wrote:


I often get some wear & tear on my shins, but I see that as a sign I might be doing something right for once.


So that's a good thing then?! Laughing
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I don't think I was even 'fitted' for boots last year

yes, I was really referring to what should happen if you get your own boots.

I wouldn't at this stage, especially if you are thinking of doing boarding. There's a snowhead called Stewart Woodward who teaches in Tignes. You could send him a private message (click the link top right) and if he can't sort you out, he'll know someone who can. Though if you are going before 17 March it'll be pretty busy (French school hols) so best to book sooner rather than later.

If you enjoy skiing, don't let your mates dissuade you! Private lessons are more expensive but you'll get more out of them - if you had a lesson on day 1 and day 3 of your week, that'd leave you plenty of time to practice, and to whizz around with your mates.
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pam w wrote:
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I don't think I was even 'fitted' for boots last year

yes, I was really referring to what should happen if you get your own boots.

I wouldn't at this stage, especially if you are thinking of doing boarding. There's a snowhead called Stewart Woodward who teaches in Tignes. You could send him a private message (click the link top right) and if he can't sort you out, he'll know someone who can. Though if you are going before 17 March it'll be pretty busy (French school hols) so best to book sooner rather than later.

If you enjoy skiing, don't let your mates dissuade you! Private lessons are more expensive but you'll get more out of them - if you had a lesson on day 1 and day 3 of your week, that'd leave you plenty of time to practice, and to whizz around with your mates.


Great - thanks Pam.

I just fired a PM to Stewart, so let's see what he can do for me!
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