Sharoski
Diva in Training
Hi everyone. I'm new here, just signed on a few days ago and have enjoyed reading many of the threads. You all sound like a lovely group of ski divas, with a wealth of information.
I live on the west coast of Canada in BC and ski the local Vancouver mountains, Cypress mostly, and Whistler/Blackcomb whenever DH and I can get up there with the kids - 2 girls, 10 and 12. I am the lone skier in the family, the rest of them being snowboarders. I have been skiing on front side carving skis for the past 10 years or so, my current pair being Salomon X-Wing 10 in 166, about 72 mm underfoot. I recently bought the Blizzard Black Pearls in 173 - they are sitting there in my basement all brand new and sparkly with their marker squire bindings, begging to be taken to the mountains. I am hoping to try them soon when I squeeze one or two more ski days in before season closes at Blackcomb mountain. My question is can you please tell me what changes to expect in how they feel as a ski, or what adjustments to technique that might help me transition into them, or are they so awesome and easy to ski (like the reviews say!!!) that I will be able to pop them on and ski like I've never skied before? Just wondering if you can give me any pointers for my first few runs on them. I expect the snow to be pretty soft and mushy as the weather has warmed up a lot - but may still find some better conditions at the top of the mountain.
Thanks so much! Looking forward to hearing how you adjusted from traditional cambered carving skis to new mid fat skis with rocker tip and tail.
Sharon
Advanced intermediate (on a good day!)
5'9" in the 150 lb "range"
I live on the west coast of Canada in BC and ski the local Vancouver mountains, Cypress mostly, and Whistler/Blackcomb whenever DH and I can get up there with the kids - 2 girls, 10 and 12. I am the lone skier in the family, the rest of them being snowboarders. I have been skiing on front side carving skis for the past 10 years or so, my current pair being Salomon X-Wing 10 in 166, about 72 mm underfoot. I recently bought the Blizzard Black Pearls in 173 - they are sitting there in my basement all brand new and sparkly with their marker squire bindings, begging to be taken to the mountains. I am hoping to try them soon when I squeeze one or two more ski days in before season closes at Blackcomb mountain. My question is can you please tell me what changes to expect in how they feel as a ski, or what adjustments to technique that might help me transition into them, or are they so awesome and easy to ski (like the reviews say!!!) that I will be able to pop them on and ski like I've never skied before? Just wondering if you can give me any pointers for my first few runs on them. I expect the snow to be pretty soft and mushy as the weather has warmed up a lot - but may still find some better conditions at the top of the mountain.
Thanks so much! Looking forward to hearing how you adjusted from traditional cambered carving skis to new mid fat skis with rocker tip and tail.
Sharon
Advanced intermediate (on a good day!)
5'9" in the 150 lb "range"