Buying Skis

I have been skiing for about six years, but previously have only used hire skis. This year I am skiing for three weeks and think it may be worthwhile investing in some skis.

I can ski reds confidently, blacks I tend to lose some of my style (especially moguls). I often like to ski quite fast. I am not that interested in skiing off piste.

What would be the best type of skis for me? Would intermediate skis be too slow or would advanced skis make compromise my technique and ability to ski black runs?

Many thanks.

the new salomon 24 ski is a pretty good ski-test as many as you can before you buy as there are so many out there

Arctic_Nathan wrote:
I can ski reds confidently, blacks I tend to lose some of my style (especially moguls). I often like to ski quite fast. I am not that interested in skiing off piste.

You should maybe look at at all mountain carvers. 75mm to 80mm waist, mid teens for a sidecut radius. Wide enough to float reasonably on the crud, and turny enough to carve the cord.

Arctic_Nathan wrote:
What would be the best type of skis for me? Would intermediate skis be too slow or would advanced skis make compromise my technique and ability to ski black runs?

Many thanks.

Advanced skis may have a stiffer flex, but will have better construction. You will probably learn to enjoy a reasonably stiffer flex, and will appreciate the superior handling qualities of a better ski.
Might take a short while to get used to, but I think generally people's abilities rise to the quality of the ski.

Do take some time to think about the type of turns you do, and the sidecut radius that best suits your style. Whether you want a lighter ski to float over crud, or a heavier ski to cut through it.

Trencher

have just had a look at the salomon website and the ski i sugested there is actually in the "race" category-perhaps look at the aeromax category-there are 4 differnet ones to choose from