knolan12
Angel Diva
Hi Divas,
My plan was to replace my skis next season, but was thinking I might be able to score a deal now as shops try and clear out this year's models. Would shops still have demo skis available this late in the season? We have plans to ski over the next few weekends so I was thinking I could use one day to test out skis.
I've never demoed before so I'm not even really sure where to start. I've been skiing on a pair of Rossignol Saphir LX for about 12 years and it's definitely time for them to go. Also, they're absolutely terrible in fresh snow haha I've been reading through all the different advice threads for skis here as well as different ski reviews and frankly, it's a little overwhelming. I've been making a list, but I'm not even sure if it's the right list so any feedback would be super helpful.
For background, I'd classify myself as an advanced beginner/low intermediate skiier. I am not a speed demon by any means and would say I'm a mellow skiier. I ski in the Northeast on groomed trails for the most part. I usually get out only a handful of times a season with this season being the most I've ever skiied (about 10 days). I think I'm looking for an intermediate all-mountain ski. I'm hoping to ski more and continue to advance skill wise, but I'm also entering into the stage of life where my husband and I are talking about starting a family so I'm not sure how often I'll be able to get out over the next couple of seasons.
To be completely honest, I have no idea about preferred turn radius or width. I generally get myself down a trail using small to medium S turns if that helps haha I also have no idea about length. I'm 5'5.5 and ~200lbs and my skis are 154 in length. The internet says for my height/weight do 164, but I also read if you're a more mellow skiier, to keep them shorter. Any thoughts?
Some skis that have popped up that seem like they might be promising:
I'll take any and all advice on potential skis and demoing process If it's too late to demo now, I'll keep a list in my pocket for next season haha
My plan was to replace my skis next season, but was thinking I might be able to score a deal now as shops try and clear out this year's models. Would shops still have demo skis available this late in the season? We have plans to ski over the next few weekends so I was thinking I could use one day to test out skis.
I've never demoed before so I'm not even really sure where to start. I've been skiing on a pair of Rossignol Saphir LX for about 12 years and it's definitely time for them to go. Also, they're absolutely terrible in fresh snow haha I've been reading through all the different advice threads for skis here as well as different ski reviews and frankly, it's a little overwhelming. I've been making a list, but I'm not even sure if it's the right list so any feedback would be super helpful.
For background, I'd classify myself as an advanced beginner/low intermediate skiier. I am not a speed demon by any means and would say I'm a mellow skiier. I ski in the Northeast on groomed trails for the most part. I usually get out only a handful of times a season with this season being the most I've ever skiied (about 10 days). I think I'm looking for an intermediate all-mountain ski. I'm hoping to ski more and continue to advance skill wise, but I'm also entering into the stage of life where my husband and I are talking about starting a family so I'm not sure how often I'll be able to get out over the next couple of seasons.
To be completely honest, I have no idea about preferred turn radius or width. I generally get myself down a trail using small to medium S turns if that helps haha I also have no idea about length. I'm 5'5.5 and ~200lbs and my skis are 154 in length. The internet says for my height/weight do 164, but I also read if you're a more mellow skiier, to keep them shorter. Any thoughts?
Some skis that have popped up that seem like they might be promising:
- Black Pearl 88
- Rossignol Temptation 84
- Fisher My Pro Mtn 86
- Vokl Yumi
- Black Crow Camox Birdie (though these might be too advanced?)
I'll take any and all advice on potential skis and demoing process If it's too late to demo now, I'll keep a list in my pocket for next season haha