J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by dixie dean

Trencher, thanks for that - I'll have a look to see if there's any about.

Hi All Excuse me for posting this on snowheads as well, but I'm looking to buy my first skis in the sale for next year. I'm 56, male, intermediate, can carve, parallel, mostly reds and blues, on piste. Not really looking to go off piste (other than little bits on the side) and want a ski that carves well and is a bit forgiving, mostly due to my age and fitness which is OK for my age.
I am buying because I am semi retired and my wife and I are planning to take our caravan to Europe for 6 weeks next spring to make up for having only learned to ski 18 months ago!
Snow and Rock have got both the Salomon Aeromax Ti and the Dynastar Booster 10 at around £220 in the sales with bindings. Has anyone got any feedback on these skis as to which might be best, and, does either of them have any draw backs?
All feedback welcome. Thanks. Dixie Dean.

Hi everyone
Can anyone who knows Montchavin Les Coches give us the heads us on good lunch and mid afternoon coffee and cake places around the resort, at suitable distances!
Ta
Dixie

Thanks for all the suggestions so far - the Saloman Salomon Aeromax Ti get a good write up and the price is reasonable too, kateshaw thanks for the info on the K2 One Luvs, I'll check them out.

Thanks everyone, but more suggestions, please

Rosieposie you could try a visit to Rivington Alpine in Horwich, they have a website, speak to Graham on the phone and give him a run down of the problem and he will be able to tell you what he might be able to do for a fix. Ask him how much the options will cost (I think it starts at £25 for the first hour + materials - but check), including if you have to go back for another visit, before you head over for a consultation. He does things like putting spacers around the heel to reduce the size of your lining, etc.

Thanks ultancav, which model do you use?
Dixie

Hi everyone
I am thinking of buying skis in the sales in March/April.
I am a getting to be a reasonable carver confident on blues, doing more reds and maybe the odd black on next 2 holidays early and late Feb. I have no plans (at the moment) to ski off-piste or intentionally through fields of moguls. I am 56 but in reasonable shape.
What make/models would you recommend? I don't mind a number of different suggestions but would appreciate it if you rated them 1, 2 etc. in order of your preference.
My wife may also buy some, so suggestions please for her. She is a reasonable parallel skier, but doesn't carve/go off piste/do moguls.
Many thanks
Dixie