 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey all
I'm considering buying a set a ski's for the first time after having hired previously, but using own boots. It's obviously much more convenient to hire, but ending up with different ski models and sizes each time is a bit hit and miss and I'm probably at the stage (5 weeks/intermediate having snowboarded for 30 years) where I could benefit from a consistent ski to work with for a few years.
This year I'm hoping to get away three times and hopefully we'll get a reasonable Scottish season too so with the cost of hiring I'm close to the price of a decent new set.
There are a bunch of sale options at the moment including Rossignol Forza 40/50/60. I've hired the 40 a couple of times before and really got on well with them at the 179 size (I'm 6'3'' and 90kg). At this stage I think just going with a really good piste ski and looking at all mountain in a year, or two's time makes sense - once I'm confident on all types of runs/conditions on piste.
It would be great to get anyone's thoughts on whether this is a good point to invest in a set of own ski's, or whether to wait a bit longer. Also any specific insights on the Forza ski's would be welcome. The Forza 60 has some great discounts right now and seems like it would be all the on piste ski I'll need...
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@munter, All that seems sensible to me, especially if it is a ski you have tried and suits you. The only thing to consider would be to buy secondhand skis now and put savings towards lessons.
Also if skiing in Scotland I wouldn't want to be taking new skis out unless things were looking exceptional  .
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Also 30 years boarding but also learned to ski....
Rossi Forza - 75 wide look like a great piste carving ski and will be fun for hardpack, firm conditions on piste... i have some similar fischers and love them for this, though one can take them off piste and through crud slush, well there are easier skis as you get a little wider and into more all mountain category. If you're after a piste ski then get a piste ski like this Forza, so much fun. carve, carve, swoosh and if you take them into other conditions, you'll get used to them but it's not fun.
Last edited by Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see? on Thu 14-11-24 10:46; edited 1 time in total
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Decided what I wanted and bought off ebay, bought last years model which ended up 5he same as the current year, bought marker bindings and got the fitted locally, got the lot less than half price
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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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@munter, did you ski off piste boarding?
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@munter, Glasgow ski club at bellahouston park have their annual rental ski sale on.
Worth checking what they have. I know they used Rossi skis.
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FWIW I ordered these yesterday.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256694896523
I have been keeping my eye out for a pair since renting some last year, which I seemed to get on with. I paid £175 and they look pretty immaculate, so fingers crossed. I also ordered a pair of reconditioned salamon is boots from decathlon for £100 (a bit of a risk but salamon sizes are good for me and I can take them back if they dont fit perfectly). £275 all in which I think is pretty good. I think it's £37 each way with easyJet. so, for me it's not a massive risk as the rental for just a week would be, what, 175 ? ill use them at least 5 weeks this year.
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Thanks for the suggestions folks.
I emailed the store about the Forza's and they noted that the Forza 60 are a bit heavier and stiffer than the 40 I used previously. This is perfect given my height and weight, so the risk of them being negatively different from the 40's is pretty tiny, more likely in fact they will be even better suited.
@hsdee to be fair if off piste is nice then I'm always going to opt for the board if I have it with me. I've really gone off boarding on piste these days especially in hardpack/icy conditions!
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@munter, mmm, if you've done a lot of off piste boarding and really want to lean into skiing I would get an all mountain ski and get outside the markers. It's never too early IMO.
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| @hsdee to be fair if off piste is nice then I'm always going to opt for the board if I have it with me. I've really gone off boarding on piste these days especially in hardpack/icy conditions! |
me too ! 
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Went with the Forza 60. Will let you know how I get on with them. Can't wait for the snow now 
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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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Can't wait for the snow now
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Looks like next week in Scotland  - only ski touring option though
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