Polly
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Hi Ladies! Happy 18/19 season!
Well, I am finally a strong intermediate and I am advancing into steeper terrain (and having a blast! Just completed Day 31 of the season!). I still have my 154cm 2018 Volkl Yumis (they chatter a lot now, I think I am pushing them to their max speed and they aren't as stable as I'd like) and found recently a 159cm 2018 Black Pearl 88 which wasn't used much and I've been on that a handful of times (mind you, I got this ski for $200 so it was a Hell of a deal) and I loveeee them in groomed/firm/ice, but they're not as long as I'd like (looking for 163 - 166cm) and I want something that will excel more in powder and chop. I've heard the BP can do it, but honestly, not in my experience at all but maybe it's just my skiing..?
Anywho, demo'd the Secret in 12" powder and it handled pretty darn well. Didn't take into as much chop, so if anyone has experience with it in rough chop, let me know... just demo'd it again but on really firm and icy conditions and holy cow that thing rips! Edge hold is insane and I don't think I've ever gone so fast. Def. a ski I can grow into which is what I am seeking...
Now, getting the Santa Ana 93 on my feet is a tough one. It's never available to demo. I keep hearing 'YOU MUST GET ON THE SKI', 'IT IS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE SECRET THEY'RE TOTALLY DIFFERENT'.... what do you ladies feel about this ski for east coast conditions? I live in NH.
Has anyone tried both?! I am REALLY curious what you have to say! I may just need to go on reviews for the Nordica and buy it without trying it. I am an advancing intermediate, getting more comfortable with speed, lives in NH, will be traveling out west, skis a lot in all conditions, starting to learn bumps and trees, enjoys a responsive/playful/poppy ski (despite wanting some metal for stability and strength) and has fun popping off of small things
Thank you for any feedback you have!
-Polly (Rindge, NH)
Well, I am finally a strong intermediate and I am advancing into steeper terrain (and having a blast! Just completed Day 31 of the season!). I still have my 154cm 2018 Volkl Yumis (they chatter a lot now, I think I am pushing them to their max speed and they aren't as stable as I'd like) and found recently a 159cm 2018 Black Pearl 88 which wasn't used much and I've been on that a handful of times (mind you, I got this ski for $200 so it was a Hell of a deal) and I loveeee them in groomed/firm/ice, but they're not as long as I'd like (looking for 163 - 166cm) and I want something that will excel more in powder and chop. I've heard the BP can do it, but honestly, not in my experience at all but maybe it's just my skiing..?
Anywho, demo'd the Secret in 12" powder and it handled pretty darn well. Didn't take into as much chop, so if anyone has experience with it in rough chop, let me know... just demo'd it again but on really firm and icy conditions and holy cow that thing rips! Edge hold is insane and I don't think I've ever gone so fast. Def. a ski I can grow into which is what I am seeking...
Now, getting the Santa Ana 93 on my feet is a tough one. It's never available to demo. I keep hearing 'YOU MUST GET ON THE SKI', 'IT IS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE SECRET THEY'RE TOTALLY DIFFERENT'.... what do you ladies feel about this ski for east coast conditions? I live in NH.
Has anyone tried both?! I am REALLY curious what you have to say! I may just need to go on reviews for the Nordica and buy it without trying it. I am an advancing intermediate, getting more comfortable with speed, lives in NH, will be traveling out west, skis a lot in all conditions, starting to learn bumps and trees, enjoys a responsive/playful/poppy ski (despite wanting some metal for stability and strength) and has fun popping off of small things
Thank you for any feedback you have!
-Polly (Rindge, NH)