OlderButWiser
Diva in Training
Some stats - 61, 5'5" 145lb advanced level skier currently skiing on 2011 Kenja's 156 with new boots last year. I have really enjoyed my Kenja's all these years but my binding are acting up and I'm taking that as a sign to refresh the bindings and probably good to put them on news skies.
Spent all of '21-'23 dealing with breast cancer, lots of chemo, surgery, radiation, targeted treatment - all the things. As a result, I have some neuropathy in my feet and hands from the chemo, my balance and strength have suffered a bit and found that I have osteopenia.
I'm looking for a one ski quiver to use in Colorado. I see the Kenja is now the Secret 88, but doubtful it's the same ski with over a decade of iterations so not really looking there. I still like to ski on the faster side, but dialing back a little due to the conditions noted above. Want a ski that is snappy and good on groomers, a littler easier than the Kenya's in moguls (though I don't ski these all that much anymore) and can handle some crud and 3-6" of powder.
Where do I start? I've looked at reviews, Santa Ana 92 seem interesting as do the Black Pearls 94's. A friend who I ski with regularly picked up the Maven 93's and really like them. We are similar skiers, but I like to go a tad bit faster and perhaps push a little more. Additionally, I'm very happy with the current 156 length of my the Kenja, moving to a rocker style I assume I need to add a little length? Appreciate your thoughts.
Spent all of '21-'23 dealing with breast cancer, lots of chemo, surgery, radiation, targeted treatment - all the things. As a result, I have some neuropathy in my feet and hands from the chemo, my balance and strength have suffered a bit and found that I have osteopenia.
I'm looking for a one ski quiver to use in Colorado. I see the Kenja is now the Secret 88, but doubtful it's the same ski with over a decade of iterations so not really looking there. I still like to ski on the faster side, but dialing back a little due to the conditions noted above. Want a ski that is snappy and good on groomers, a littler easier than the Kenya's in moguls (though I don't ski these all that much anymore) and can handle some crud and 3-6" of powder.
Where do I start? I've looked at reviews, Santa Ana 92 seem interesting as do the Black Pearls 94's. A friend who I ski with regularly picked up the Maven 93's and really like them. We are similar skiers, but I like to go a tad bit faster and perhaps push a little more. Additionally, I'm very happy with the current 156 length of my the Kenja, moving to a rocker style I assume I need to add a little length? Appreciate your thoughts.
