 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi
I am looking to purchase some Storm Inferno Piste Precision skis second hand on ebay for about £110 inc bindings. 161cm length.
Other than the official Storm web site I can't find much info on these skis. Seller says they are approx 1 year old and in good condition. He says that whilst he is an experienced skier they should also be fine for a beginner.
I'm a beginner and been skiing for about a year on dry slope but only once on snow.
Are these going to be a good choice for a beginner?
All info greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Steve
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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stevegos, Welcome to Snowheads. they should be fine, I found this blurb
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The Inferno is a strong but not overly aggressive piste ski that loves the challenge of being taken into variable snow conditions and moguls. A very light and agile ski!
The Inferno Piste Precision has a much softer and more forgiving feel than its racier brother. With this new 3D shape and solid lightweight laminate wood-core, this ski will always prove to be a reliable and energetic ride. |
Is that with bindings? If not new ones here aren't much more http://www.myamazingsavings.co.uk/storm-inferno-piste-precision-skis-161cm-blackfire-124-p.asp Storm are no longer in production and they have been heavily discounted for some time
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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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Just saw they are with bindings. Are they right length? what's your height/weight?
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Thanks for the info.
Yes I believe they are about right for my height. They are 161cm and I'm about 5 foot 11.
So you think they are fine for a beginner and the price seems fair.
Steve
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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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stevegos, I saw someone do a slalom race on a pair so that sort of ski and I know of some pairs that fell to bits
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I think you might find them a bit of a handful as a 'beginner'. They're very slalom-y, and are not meant to be run flat or near-flat. You have to really hang them out on an edge.
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stevegos, what sort of dry slope skiing? If a few lessons, I'd say hire beginner skis in resort. If you're racing on plastic, respect. 
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Actually the piste presision is a bit more forgiving than the inferno race which is the out and out slalomy one. Given you've done quite a bit of dry slope skiing I think they may be ok if you are looking for fast piste ski.
Have got 2 pairs of storms which I've skied loads in the mountains and indoors and they haven't fallen to bits.
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The Storm Inferno Piste Precision is less aggressive than the Storm Inferno Race Carver which is the slalom like ski so I think they'd be OK. For dry slope and learning 161cm is probably OK but you'll soon want something longer on snow.
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you'll soon want something longer on snow.
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right. I am an old lady, 5'5" and ski on 165 skis.
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My son is 6'2" and skis 165 Elan SLX
It is all about the ski and its intended use, much more complicated than just the height/length
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