christmas gift

Question
Hello. I've been in contact with another expect but he hasn't gotton back to me in a bit. I need a Christmas gift answer, so here it is.


I went to our local ski nut (the only ski store within 2 hours of where I live) and only found 2 options for my fiancee.



1. HEAD C200 skiis, tycoil? bindings, poles, wax and mount for 299.99 with 20% off =  $240 then $160 for boots


length options- only 156 or 150



2. SAME SKI package but new design for $469.99 with 20% off! The only reason I consider it is because they have a 160 length option.



3. HEAD C200i skiis, the binding looks to have extra flexibility by a raised section where the binding is attached to the ski (sorry for my ignorance) old style so it is only $449.99 with $20% off. Same package as above, but here is the big question. Lengths are 163 or 156. I feel that 156 is too short for her to grow with and to keep up with the guys. 163 too long for her? She is 5'6", again, and 120 lbs.


I also have been looking at boots on the levelnine website. Since the skiis are HEAD, Id like to get boots similar. There are boots from 2005, new, on the site, for only 89.99. She wears size 9 and I don't want to get boots at the shop cause they are $169. Should I just order the boots and give it a try?


Please let me know what the best option would be, and what options you have on the HEAD brand.



Brian

Answer
hi and thanks for the question.

great idea for a gift - however i have to suggest you heed caution into going out and buying it without her trying it all on first.

Boots cannot be bought off the rack - they need to be tried on extensively. Try on different boots at the same time, have them adjusted and fiddled with - this can take up to 2 hours!!!!

You dont give any indication as to her ski ability [beginner, intermediate, advanced] - nor how she likes to ski [bumps, fast, cruisy, powder,ice...]
all of these factors impact on the ski, boots and even bindings you will be looking at purchasing.

A bargain is only a bargain if they are the ones you NEED.  Perhaps you could give her a voucher to buy her own gear abnd then go shopping with her.

Sorry i cant be more helpful - but if you have a read through some of the other postings i have made, there are some useful tips for buying equipment.

if i can be any more help, please ask

lisa