Hmm, a bit of ski help, please!

[Gabi]

G'day!
Im new on this site, and was wondering if you lovely ladies would be able to help a girl out. I'm looking at buying a pair of skis, as i'll be spending a whole season on the mountin next year. I'm just not sure on specifications! I'm 17 (soon to be 18), about 167cm, and about 65kgs. Im not really into freestyle, i mean i'll occasionally hit the park, but just some small-med jumps, and a few rails and boxes, nothing too extreme! I love to get some speed, but also cruise.

I'm an advanced-intermediate skiier, trying to get past that rut and get into advanced! Also, living in Australia we dont exactly get any powder this way, but i want something i'll be able to take over to New Zealand without sinking like a stone.

So, thats the personal stuff out of the way, can anyone help me with some sizing and specs, and some ski suggestions?
Thanks ladies, nice website you've got going on here! Looking forward to posting with you :D
Ta

 

[oragejuice]

Oooo! Welcome to the site! Nice to see another skier my age on here!

I'll have to get back to you on the skis, need to run, but I thought I would say hello, real quick!

 

[jaydog]

Check out the following review of the Line Celebrities:

https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3227

ETA: also check out this similar thread:

https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4068

and the Ski Length Sizing Guide sticky at the top of the Ski Gear forum. Happy hunting!

 

[Shellski]

I'm not trying to influence you, but if you should decide by independent research that K2 Lotta Luv's might interest you, I have a pair I want to sell. Just your size. Keep it in mind. :D

 

[Gabi]

Thanks for your help guys.
And, i'll seriously consider those skis Shellski, can you PM me some details on them?

 

[SnowHot]

I'm not trying to influence you, but if you should decide by independent research that K2 Lotta Luv's might interest you, I have a pair I want to sell. Just your size. Keep it in mind. :D

Thanks for your help guys.
And, i'll seriously consider those skis Shellski, can you PM me some details on them?

This is a very good opportunity for you to get into an affordable ski that will ski nearly everything you want while you're getting your bearings.
I can see some midfats in your future though. Something like an Eos, Aura or Phat Luv.