Skis

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http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rev70-pr11-mens-downhil...

As an intermediate skier who goes once a year 6 days for family skiing.
Don't do off piste.

For the money seems like a great price and v rental will pay off within a few years

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Anyone?

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Decided to go for them - might not be much in it £ wise but hassle free and really getting to know them how they perform so will not have to learn the slight differences in different skis every ski trip.

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Yes have my own boots - I rented twice then bought a used pair cheap good brand but they didn't fit properly so we're agony... Anyway sold them and bought a brand new par which I've used for 5 years now (they still look and feel like new - and I've no intention on changing them many more years use to come from them)


We have a place out in Bansko so will leave this set out there - probably - and my thoughts are that they will pay for themselves in 3years use.


Next thing is ski poles... No idea which ones to get but if like a good set of these /cannot imagine there is a big difference in price between budget and top of the range? Any recommendations?

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desolate said:

Are you sure it wouldn't be cheaper to buy out there?

I looked in March this year they were MUCH MUCH more + some of the North Face clothing didn't have the brand label on the shoulder.... ie clear fake kit - as such given I cannot be sure and couldn't tell I'll buy known genuine item in the UK

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Lotus Notes said:

There is a huge difference, the manufacturers have recently cottoned onto this moneymaking scheme..
Either go for a fixed length carbon from €60 or a fixed length aluminium from €30 - Black Diamond seem OK at the moment.

I have a pair of fixed length carbon Dynastar and they have lasted 15 years of abuse with the odd basket or point being changed. Make sure the height is correct for you.

What height should I go for? Normally it's what rental shop provide over me selecting