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Author : tigertim (---.as43234.net)
posts : 206
Date : 10-05-08 14:12
I'm looking at buying new skiis in the next few weeks,have looked at the Salomon Xwing Tornado's and the Head Monster 82 im's just wondered if anyone had any feedback on them i read good things about them both on the reviews...
Thanks in Advance..
Tiger
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Author : Hornster (---.cable.ubr02.croy.blueyonder.co.uk)
posts : 1445
Date : 10-05-08 19:16
What level of skiing are you at currently and do you see yourself pushing yourself and progressing further with your skiing??
The trick is to buy a pair of ski's that would be good for your current level of skiing plus allowing you room to further develop your skill level without being defficient at either level.
If you are currently a good intermediate to advanced skier than I can definitely recommend the K2 Apache Recons as they have superb stability whilst doing high speed turns on piste but can also hold their own in the powder and crud that you find on the off-pister terrain.
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Author : lizaloveit (---.range86-149.btcentralplus.com)
posts : 418
Date : 10-10-08 00:23
hi ive skied the salomon x wing tornados at the snowdome they are very good for short shap turns and a lot of fun on the down side a bit soft at the tip i personally would recomend trying the K2 crossfires really good for carving turns and the latest model has a sidewall for extra grip on hard/ice. hope this helps
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Author : Russel Van BeerGarden (---.london.02.net)
posts : 11
Date : 10-10-08 12:59
i'm thinking of Fischer Progressor 8+ 
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Author : heapster (---.proxy.aol.com)
posts : 23
Date : 10-10-08 13:48
No ive just purchased elam slx worldcup skis amazing hard ski, these are by fthe best skis i have owned, it really depends on ability and what you wanna do.
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Author : heapster (---.proxy.aol.com)
posts : 23
Date : 10-10-08 13:48
No ive just purchased elam slx worldcup skis amazing hard ski, these are by fthe best skis i have owned, it really depends on ability and what you wanna do.
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Author : heapster (---.proxy.aol.com)
posts : 23
Date : 10-10-08 13:48
No ive just purchased elam slx worldcup skis amazing hard ski, these are by fthe best skis i have owned, it really depends on ability and what you wanna do.
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Author : heapster (---.proxy.aol.com)
posts : 23
Date : 10-10-08 13:51
sorry elan
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Author : Russel Van BeerGarden (---.renf.cable.ntl.com)
posts : 11
Date : 10-10-08 14:07
i'm planning to buy either Rossignol Radical 9S or Salomon Equipe 3V's. I know someone who works for Ellis Brigham who was away on their test 'holiday' and said the Fischer Progressor 8+ is an amazing ski. I'm going to demo them before i buy one of the above 
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Author : Mat (---.sofia.cabletel.bg)
posts : 597
Date : 10-10-08 14:27
really depends on what you want to do with them and what you skill level is. I've just bought some Rossignol Bandit B78s because I want an all mountain ski that is also stable at speed for an expert/upper intermediate level. If you want to be doing, for example, primarily high speed on piste carving, you'll need more of a race ski. of course, now I just need some snow to test them.....
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Author : tigertim (---.as43234.net)
posts : 206
Date : 10-10-08 19:07
I was looking for a pair that will do both on Pieste and a little off pieste fun in the powder,i'm doing both reds and blacks but being 6'3 and 16 and a half stone i find i tend to lose my skis in the soft stuff,also thought a wider ski may make me a tad more stable on the pieste...
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Author : Mat (92.36.147.---)
posts : 597
Date : 10-10-08 23:36
wide ski for powder. stiff ski for stability on the piste (if you have problems with flex at speed, especially being lardy).
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Author : heapster (---.proxy.aol.com)
posts : 23
Date : 10-10-08 23:51
the lardy you are the faster you go lol
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Author : tigertim (---.as43234.net)
posts : 206
Date : 10-11-08 13:43
Aint the the truth...
Sorry guy's not lardy just 6'3 and full of muscle....
There's a song in there somewhere....
Tiger
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Author : Daniel Snell (---.147.125.91.rb6.adsl.brightview.com)
posts : 5067
Date : 10-11-08 13:44
Tim you are full of something mate... not sure its muscle though!! 
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Author : Mat (92.36.133.---)
posts : 597
Date : 10-11-08 15:13
well at 6'3'' and 16.5 stones, I'm not going to argue with you
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Author : Daniel Snell (---.147.125.91.rb6.adsl.brightview.com)
posts : 5067
Date : 10-11-08 15:25
He looks good in a sailors hat too!!
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Author : tigertim (---.as43234.net)
posts : 206
Date : 10-12-08 14:19
Back off Captain Snell or is that Popeye.... 
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Author : Daniel Snell (---.opera-mini.net)
posts : 5067
Date : 10-12-08 17:23
Toot toot Tim!
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Author : Bibblyb0bs (78.145.195.---)
posts : 795
Date : 10-12-08 20:28
Have you bought yet tim? Agree with wider ski, shorter and much wider for your build! Then you need to put a second binding on it and use a comfier pair of boots. You can still call it skiing if it makes you feel better but you will get down the mountain much better, cooler, having more fun and no need for those silly sticks 
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Author : steve C (89.25.69.---)
posts : 829
Date : 10-13-08 11:32
Got a set of WhiteDot Preacher 179cm on the way, hopefully, good ole Kiwi
Take a look at these fat boys
and im a bit lardy but fit as a butchers dog (full of sausage ??) 
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1370247&op=1&o=all&view=all&subj=23367731118&aid=-1&oid=23367731118&id=667909605
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Author : steve C (89.25.69.---)
posts : 829
Date : 10-13-08 11:42
Oooooooooo bob, bob, bob........ Don`t even start to head Tiger down that road. He is at the moment just a danger to himself but at least in his wide snowplough he has just enough control to stay upright
Place him on a tray and there is no mountain big enough where everyone will be safe, and the bombholes created everytime he falls will make so much work for the pisteurs
Sorry mate (Tiger), couldn`t resist
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Author : fraser and sarah (---.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com)
posts : 914
Date : 10-13-08 16:12
im staying with Rossi, Multix next
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Author : Russell Van BeerGarden (---.renf.cable.ntl.com)
posts : 1
Date : 10-14-08 03:00
@ Fraser and Sarah, please don't think or buying those gimmicky Rossignol Mutix things. Mumbo jumbo claptrap rubbish. Not worth it. You'll buy the skis, and the additional arms, and not use them. It's bound to happen. 
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Author : fraser and sarah (---.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com)
posts : 914
Date : 10-14-08 11:41
depends on what your skiing, short arms for fun, long arms for racing tried them last year, and to be honest theyre great and at 350 thats a great price
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Author : Mat (---.sofia.cabletel.bg)
posts : 597
Date : 10-14-08 12:27
350 euro? That's a pretty good price for this years skis...
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Author : tigertim (---.as43234.net)
posts : 206
Date : 10-14-08 15:34
You wait till i fall on you next yr Stevie boyo...
Sorry Bob i'm no gay on a tray ...
Tiger
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