Snapzzz, if looking to buy skis, most good shops will allow you to "hire" whatever you are looking to purchase in order to try them out. They will usually offset this hire cost if you decide to purchase.
Another thing I have seen recently is for a shop to have a station on the mountain. You can then pay a fee and try several different skis during the day. If there are some you like, I would then try them out for a bit longer before finally deciding.
Personally I still rent, but will look round the resort shops before deciding where to use. I nearly always change skis during the week as well, especially if the snow conditions or weather change.
Help in the hire shop.
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Started by Snapzzz in Ski Chatter 30-Aug-2011 - 25 Replies
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
Snapzzz wrote:If you really knew me Ian you would be surprised I haven't already bought! I am quite impulsive.
But in all honesty I can't justify buying. When I look how much hiring costs and the convenience of it I just can't see e point of buying right now.
I see all the peeps at the airport struggling with huge bags and I don't want any part of that.
Maybe if I start driving and going 3+ times a year I would do it but for one or two trips, well it's not for me ....... Just yet
I think you would easily justify buying once you have brought ........
Snapzzz
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
Ian Wickham wrote:Have you booked your skis with a TO if so why ?? My Suggestion would be is to shop around in resort and hire from who ever has the skis of your choice.
It came as part of the package Ian.
It was £2180 for the holiday (2 adults and one child)
Or
It was £2380 for the holiday + Lift passes and Ski hire........No brainer really?
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Tony_H
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
I am 5 foot 8ish and ski on 166 Neo's. I love them. 176 would definitely be too long for me.Snapzzz wrote:Thanks guys for all your comments, its a big help.
I have been spending some time online reading the reviews and 'expert' opinions on various skis but i don't suppose thats any substitute for actually strapping them on and getting a feel for them yourself.
Tony: Its funny that you mention the Blackeyes and Neos as i had been reading about both of those just recently as I have pretty much decided that an all mountain ski is going to suit me best. I think my best plan of attack is going to be to draw up a list of those i think my be suitable and see if i can hire those models.
On the subject of the Neo's, what length do you have? I read that it is best to go long on these. I normally ski a 160 or 165 and wonder if the 176 would be required? Not sure if i would look a bit daft as I'm about 173 tall.
I have already contacted the TO we are traveling with so intend to watch their web sight to see what stock they will be offering.
Thanks again
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
5'11" skiing off 166's
Snapzzz
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
Ian Wickham wrote:5'11" skiing off 166's
Im roughly the height and usually go for around 165. I heard the neo's ski shorter than their length (twin tips?) hence the query.
Is this the case with twin tips? Go longer?
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens
Bandit
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
Snapzzz wrote:Ian Wickham wrote:5'11" skiing off 166's
Im roughly the height and usually go for around 165. I heard the neo's ski shorter than their length (twin tips?) hence the query.
Is this the case with twin tips? Go longer?
Yes, go longer with full twins. I'm not sure the Neo's are full though? My last pair of full twins, Scott Punishers, were 172. I'm 164 tall. Currently using 165/160/158 lengths, none of which are full twintips.
Tony_H
reply to 'Help in the hire shop.' posted Sep-2011
Up to you, but the next length is 10cm longer and I had some Scott Patrol 178's and it was like canoe's on my feet.Snapzzz wrote:Ian Wickham wrote:5'11" skiing off 166's
Im roughly the height and usually go for around 165. I heard the neo's ski shorter than their length (twin tips?) hence the query.
Is this the case with twin tips? Go longer?
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