Skis, boots and poles!
Discussion
Is there anyone here who knows much about skiing and ski's?
I've started quite a bit of skiing as I live so close to the ski slopes now and yesterday after a day of skiing, I bought a pair of Rossignol 100 XPI with Axium 200 bindings for €219.
They were recommended to me by a ski instructor and I was told they would last me at least a couple of seasons until I might want to change them or even stick with them a little longer. They're being prepared and waxed up for me for tomorrow when I pick them up and try them out for the first time!
I now need to get my boots so any recommendations? I like something that has a little flexibility. I'm a bit stuck for choice with Rossignol boots since I've got a combined offer with the ski's that I bought and finally, I need some poles. Does it really matter what I get or is it simply down to less weight = higher price?
Cheers!
I've started quite a bit of skiing as I live so close to the ski slopes now and yesterday after a day of skiing, I bought a pair of Rossignol 100 XPI with Axium 200 bindings for €219.
They were recommended to me by a ski instructor and I was told they would last me at least a couple of seasons until I might want to change them or even stick with them a little longer. They're being prepared and waxed up for me for tomorrow when I pick them up and try them out for the first time!
I now need to get my boots so any recommendations? I like something that has a little flexibility. I'm a bit stuck for choice with Rossignol boots since I've got a combined offer with the ski's that I bought and finally, I need some poles. Does it really matter what I get or is it simply down to less weight = higher price?
Cheers!
I've got some Salomon boots (can't remember the model off hand) and they're excellent. When I bought them they were heated up on a special device and I then had to put them on whilst they were still hot. I then stood for about 15 minutes leaning forward to mould the boots to my foot/leg shape. They're now a perfect fit 
As for poles, I can't imagine there a lot of difference. I've broken two on separate occasions, so I wouldn't spend too much on them.
As for poles, I can't imagine there a lot of difference. I've broken two on separate occasions, so I wouldn't spend too much on them.
I have a pair of two season old Rossignol Bandit XXs. I absolutely love these skis. Boots are old Rossignol "soft" ones with custom linings.
Am probably going to buy a pair of short Rossignol Scratch or Salomon TenEighties for half pipe and park idiocy before heading off in February. Lovely job!
Thing I have found with skis is try before buying - go with a flexi-hire arrangement and try lots: one each morning and afternoon for three days. Then buy.
Am probably going to buy a pair of short Rossignol Scratch or Salomon TenEighties for half pipe and park idiocy before heading off in February. Lovely job!
Thing I have found with skis is try before buying - go with a flexi-hire arrangement and try lots: one each morning and afternoon for three days. Then buy.
Harry Flashman said:
I have a pair of two season old Rossignol Bandit XXs. I absolutely love these skis. Boots are old Rossignol "soft" ones with custom linings.
Am probably going to buy a pair of short Rossignol Scratch or Salomon TenEighties for half pipe and park idiocy before heading off in February. Lovely job!
Thing I have found with skis is try before buying - go with a flexi-hire arrangement and try lots: one each morning and afternoon for three days. Then buy.
Cheers all. I've tried 3 types now and the particular ski I bought I tried twice and liked its forgivingness on the slopes. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow!
I guess I'll buy some cheap poles for €20 and the boots I've no idea what to get. I might just carry on renting for now as it's just €8 for the day.
I bought my boots in UK quite expensive but had the case then linings then insoles custom mede to my feet (hot moulded) took 3h cost around £300 but well worth it, nice snug fit no movement of feet in boots and never get cramps etc when skiing.
Skis need to be tried on pieste for 1/2 day to see if you get on with them
Skis need to be tried on pieste for 1/2 day to see if you get on with them
Always best to try before you buy when it comes to skies - you should also bear in mind what type and level of skiing to are likely to be doing (On Piste, Off Piste, All mountain, intermieadiate, advanced, expert) and try skis that are recommended as being appropriate.
I hired some Rossi B2's over new year and thought they were excellent but that was just me - they might not suit the terrain you ski or your ability. Basically try before you buy.
Boot's however tend to be the more problematic issue as they really are the most important bit of kit - it really is best to buy them in the resort at a shop with a good boot fitter who you can sort out any problems whilst you in the resort. Don't believe anyone (and I have heard it many times) who say boots are supposed to hurt - they aren't!!
When it come to boots take time with the fitting and don't be afraid to go back and get the boots adjusted. When I got my new Boots last season I took nearly 2 hours on the initial fitting and went back 3 times to get them adjusted afterwards.
If you are going to spend time & money on any part of your ski equipment do it with your boots - getting it wrong can make the result in misery and effectively a wasted ski holiday.
I hired some Rossi B2's over new year and thought they were excellent but that was just me - they might not suit the terrain you ski or your ability. Basically try before you buy.
Boot's however tend to be the more problematic issue as they really are the most important bit of kit - it really is best to buy them in the resort at a shop with a good boot fitter who you can sort out any problems whilst you in the resort. Don't believe anyone (and I have heard it many times) who say boots are supposed to hurt - they aren't!!
When it come to boots take time with the fitting and don't be afraid to go back and get the boots adjusted. When I got my new Boots last season I took nearly 2 hours on the initial fitting and went back 3 times to get them adjusted afterwards.
If you are going to spend time & money on any part of your ski equipment do it with your boots - getting it wrong can make the result in misery and effectively a wasted ski holiday.
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