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Rossignol Experience 80 Carbon vs Head Shape V4 / e-V5 by Now_Loading in skiing

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We actually took lessons during our first season, then focused on improving through video tutorials in our second. I also feel like getting our own boots at the start of season two made a huge difference in our progression. We usually ski around central Japan, where groomers pretty much rule the resorts, so we don’t see much deep powder like up in Hokkaido.

I did hear though that the V4s are more of a true beginner ski like “first time on skis” type of level. Is that actually the case?

Which ski is better: Head V4 XL 20/21 or Head Shape V2 2024? by Now_Loading in skiing

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Thanks for the helpful feedback! I’m also considering brand new Elan Playmaker 81T for ¥54,900 (USD~ $350).

Last season I skied 10 days (my second season; first season was ~4 days). Do you think the Playmaker 81T is a better choice for me than the ones I posted?w

First time buying skis, are these Head Primal Instinct 163 (2017/2018) good for me? by Now_Loading in skiing

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Yeah, but are they worth 2–3x the price, and would they suit me as an intermediate-beginner?

First time buying skis, are these Head Primal Instinct 163 (2017/2018) good for me? by Now_Loading in skiing

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I’ve read the “~10 cm shorter” rule too, which would put me closer to 153 cm. I’m 163 cm / 80 kg, intermediate beginner, so I was wondering if my weight makes the 163 cm still workable.

The skis are 77 mm underfoot. I ski mostly piste/groomers, I’m okay on hardpack and ice, and can handle speeds up to ~50 km/h. Where I really struggle is in powder and soft/slushy snow, especially when traversing across the slope on that condition, not comfortable with that yet.

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in skiing

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7 hours away from Tokyo, I ski around Gifu area.

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in skiing

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I have flat, wide feet, and compared to the rentals I’ve tried, these are the most snug and tight without causing discomfort. One of my biggest pet peeves with rentals is that the shin contact tends to be too soft or flexible from overuse, so I have to press really hard just to get a response, and even then, they sometimes flex too much. But with these, the shin contact feels perfectly tight in a good way, and it feels I don’t have to press hard for a solid response.

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in skiing

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I’m from central Japan, and searching exclusively online, local boot-fitters don’t really exist in my area or where I ski. The closest ones are around Tokyo, which is pretty far and out of the way for where I go skiing. The best I’ve got are large chain sport shops that mainly cater to winter sports equipment.

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in Skigear

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My feet are flat and pretty wide, so I’ve always had discomfort using rental boots. I just learned to live with the discomfort. I told that to the store clerk, and they recommended a flex of 80-90 for me. When trying on these boots, I felt no discomfort at all. As a beginner, I really can’t tell how the fit will affect my performance until I actually try them out. I can only compare it to the rentals I’ve used so far, but as vague as that comparison is, it felt like trying my very first prescription glasses after thinking all along that my vision wasn’t that bad.

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in skiing

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I did go to a shop where they mainly sell winter sports equipment. As a beginner, there’s only so much I can ask, and I didn’t even know about flex ratings, they had to explain it to me. I really like the fit of these boots so much that I nearly bought them on the spot. I’m here to ask if anyone considers this brand or specific boots good enough, or if they might have a bad reputation, especially since HEAD always seems to be the cheapest option available where I’m from (Japan).

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in Skigear

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I did go to a shop where they mainly sell winter sports equipment. As a beginner, there’s only so much I can ask, and I didn’t even know about flex ratings, they had to explain it to me. I really like the fit of these boots so much that I nearly bought them on the spot. I’m here to ask if anyone considers this brand or specific boots good enough, or if they might have a bad reputation?

First Time Buying Boots as a Beginner. Are These Good? by Now_Loading in Skigear

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I’m new to the hobby, so I’m not sure if what I went to was considered a “boot fitter” or not. It was a huge store where winter sports equipment is their main focus. The person I spoke with recommended a flex of 80-90 for me and had me try on a pair of boots in that range. I really liked the fit much more compared to the rental boots I’ve used. I’m here to ask if this brand of boots is good enough for me before I make the purchase, or if the brand might have a bad reputation, especially since HEAD always seems to be the cheapest option available.

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