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You read it all the time here when folks ask for recommendations: "you really need to demo." Makes a lot of sense; try before you buy, right? However, how often do you actually get a chance to ski the exact ski you are interested in and in all conditions you plan to use the ski in? Sometimes specialty skis like bump skis are almost impossible to find as a demo.
As a matter of fact, I've never owned a ski that I actually demoed beforehand. I've demoed predecessors and the demo did influence the decision a bit, but that's about it. At the end of the day, I've never really been disappointed with any of my skis.
I still would recommend demoing if possible, but I wouldn't discourage someone from buying a ski they had not demoed. I think reading reviews (particularly online from similar skiers) is equally, if not more important.
As a matter of fact, I've never owned a ski that I actually demoed beforehand. I've demoed predecessors and the demo did influence the decision a bit, but that's about it. At the end of the day, I've never really been disappointed with any of my skis.
I still would recommend demoing if possible, but I wouldn't discourage someone from buying a ski they had not demoed. I think reading reviews (particularly online from similar skiers) is equally, if not more important.