ESGCO
Certified Ski Diva
Hi everyone, I'm new to posting but have been lurking here for a while and soaking up the great reviews/advice...and now I could use some to help me look at skis.
I am: 31, 5'6", 125lb, int-advanced, skiing Copper/WP/MJ in Colorado. I curently have 2009 Lotta Luvs in 156, they are fun on groomers but terrible in powder. I ski a little bit of everything, ripping groomers is fun, non-steep bumps, bowls, glades.
I demoed the Oracles in a 155 last weekend and was in love. I was nervous when I first got them on because they ride a little short and it didn't look like much ski in front of me, but I enjoyed (had a blast) in powder for the first time, felt confident in the trees, enjoyed the bumps and went FAST, I am normally on the pokey side. My snowboarding buddy was a little shocked at what a big difference they made in my confidence level over the Lotta's. I tried the Oracle's in a 165 today and it was just too much ski, hard to get on edge, I really had to plan every turn, and I avoided bumps like the plague.
Yesterday I rode the Elysian's in a 159. Not a lot of powder to be found but I actually went (of my own accord) down a double black with bumps and actually felt quite competent. They made for a fun day on a variety of terrain.
I'm having trouble deciding between the 2, and would appreciate input, especially on length of ski vs my size. And if anyone is familiar with these 2 and has ideas about something similiar that I might enjoy I would love to hear. I plan on keeping my Lottas for groomers and rocks, and would like to add a second wider ski that will allow me to enjoy powder.
Thank you!!
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I am: 31, 5'6", 125lb, int-advanced, skiing Copper/WP/MJ in Colorado. I curently have 2009 Lotta Luvs in 156, they are fun on groomers but terrible in powder. I ski a little bit of everything, ripping groomers is fun, non-steep bumps, bowls, glades.
I demoed the Oracles in a 155 last weekend and was in love. I was nervous when I first got them on because they ride a little short and it didn't look like much ski in front of me, but I enjoyed (had a blast) in powder for the first time, felt confident in the trees, enjoyed the bumps and went FAST, I am normally on the pokey side. My snowboarding buddy was a little shocked at what a big difference they made in my confidence level over the Lotta's. I tried the Oracle's in a 165 today and it was just too much ski, hard to get on edge, I really had to plan every turn, and I avoided bumps like the plague.
Yesterday I rode the Elysian's in a 159. Not a lot of powder to be found but I actually went (of my own accord) down a double black with bumps and actually felt quite competent. They made for a fun day on a variety of terrain.
I'm having trouble deciding between the 2, and would appreciate input, especially on length of ski vs my size. And if anyone is familiar with these 2 and has ideas about something similiar that I might enjoy I would love to hear. I plan on keeping my Lottas for groomers and rocks, and would like to add a second wider ski that will allow me to enjoy powder.
Thank you!!
E
My first thought is that you tried the skis in two different sets of conditions so it's hard to compare them. My second thought is that you loved the Oracles in the 156 but found them too much ski in the 165. Don't worry about what length you "should" be riding. Ride the length you like. At 125lbs, you are a lightweight and in bumps and trees shorter generally is better. If the 156s floated you in powder as well, then you are good to go. It's all about having fun. Buy the ski that makes you "woop" all the way down the mountain and then ... enjoy! Let us know what you decide.
