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Adviced on buing first pair of skis

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ActedSlider
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Hey guys.
I want to buy my first skis. In i have been in Val Thorens 2 weeks ago, and tried a few skis.
My HEIGHT IS 165 (5’5), WEIGHT 72KG (158 lb) and my skill level (according to an esf instructor) is LEVEL 3 (ADVANCED), and I ski in EUROPE (3 VALES, PARADISKI, ST.MORITZ, ETC..)
I’m searching for ALL MOUNTAIN SKIS THAT I WILL ENJOY TO CARVE WITH ON THE SLOPES (really important because I like to carve) but will be able to do a LITTLE BIT OF OFF PISTE. I have tried Head monster 88 (170 cm length) which I really enjoyed of. I also tried the Nordica NRGY 90 and it was nice, but liked more the Head.

Do you have any another recommendations to test?
And if you have any general tips on how to pick up a pair I’ll be glad to hear.
I will be in Mayrhopen soon, and I want to buy my first skis..
Also I have heard on (haven't try yet..):
* Atomic Vantage 90/100 CTI (I can't decide which one of them)
* Head kore 93

Many thanks in advance!
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Cade2
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This is NewSchoolers buddy. We only deal with twin tips.
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lwgp
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Check out the Nordica Enforcer 93!! Basically the replacement for their NRG series and it is miles better.
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Colingarnes
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lpowerCheck out the Nordica Enforcer 93!! Basically the replacement for their NRG series and it is miles better.


Although not my style of ski and really entry level I rode the Nordica Navigator 80's this season and they were actually fun as hell for what they were.
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Woos
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ON3P Magnuses with Look Pivots.

But only if you wear Full Tilts.

Just kidding man, I honestly don’t know shit outside of the park and Midwest groomers. Honestly I’d try asking reddit.com/r/ski or some other ski forum.

Also are you sure you’re level 3+? You said you have never purchased skis before and I haven’t seen many, if anyone, get that talented on rentals. I’m sure it happens though.

**This post was edited on Feb 28th 2018 at 2:39:30pm
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lwgp
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ColingarnesAlthough not my style of ski and really entry level I rode the Nordica Navigator 80's this season and they were actually fun as hell for what they were.


Right! The Navigator is a great ski, with the Enforcer line just taking it to the next level with more metal.
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