i haven't a clue about ski's either, but im also looking to buy, it depends on your height i think, but as im short the 170cm doesnt sound right for me
Id advise buying a good pair of boots to start with- you can hire good enough skis and it`ll be the skis that get trashed in crap conditions. comfy boots go a long way towards a good ski holiday.
example 1: buy ski`s go up north-hire boots (uncomfy)- crap snow-trash skis-go home with gouged skis and sore feet
example 2: BUY BOOTS- go up north-crap snow-trash skis-go home with comfy feet no giving a toss about the skis- can hire skis OR buy a good set for holidays up the bulg and hire for ...
Id advise buying a good pair of boots to start with- you can hire good enough skis and it`ll be the skis that get trashed in crap conditions. comfy boots go a long way towards a good ski holiday.
example 1: buy ski`s go up north-hire boots (uncomfy)- crap snow-trash skis-go home with gouged skis and sore feet
example 2: BUY BOOTS- go up north-crap snow-trash skis-go home with comfy feet no giving a toss about the skis- can hire skis OR buy a good set for holidays up the bulg and hire for up north
the choice is yours but as a miserable scots bastrad i know my idea makes pefect monetary sense.