Is it greedy to have more than one pair of skis?

[dartmoorskier]

I have the Volkl Attiva Arena's 100-69-115 in 154cm. I'm 5'5 and 58kg. These are great skis on the piste and for moguls but I find myself working them hard in cruddy conditions and off piste (still a learner off piste). Truth be told, I think they are a touch short, even on piste. Should I keep these and look for a fatter all mountain ski? Are the Fuegos a good all mountain? I did try the Stockli Spirit Ed but found them a little soft. The Arenas have really improved my skiing but my husband gets frustrated that I can't seem happy with one pair of skis for long.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Greedy?? :ROTF:

Check out this thread:
https://www.theskidiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523&highlight=quiver+picture

Definitely sounds like you need something with a wider waist. 69 under foot is hard work in cut-up/crud/soft.

Fuegos are generally considered frontside carvers for the most part. Attiva Tierras would be the counterpart in Volkl for all-mountain skiing.

See if you can try some in a demo from a shop -- always best to try before you buy!

 

[SkiNurse]

No.....

 

[Jilly]

Ah, you only have one pair???

Check into MSL's link. And show it to your husband!

 

[SkiGAP]

GREED IS GOOD! (when it comes to ski quiver building)

 

[SnowHot]

Does your husband golf?
Ask him if he has only one club in his golf bag

 

[dloveski]

Not greedy at all-----it's the Diva way.

 

[Swamp Dog]

if it is then a lot of us are guilty of that sin. but I vote no!

 

[abc]

Greedy? No. Neccessary? No again.

Sounds like your current ski is just no longer the right ski and what you REALLY need is get the right ski for your size, skill level and terrain.

As for "but my husband gets frustrated that I can't seem happy with one pair of skis for long"... well, if you never improve, you'll be happy with the beginer short skis. Is that what he wants you to be?

 

[dartmoorskier]

abc - no, but he doesn't like me spending money.

 

[abc]

abc - no, but he doesn't like me spending money.

Maybe I shouldn't ask what he think of you spending some money for private instruction then...? ;-)

 

[dartmoorskier]

Money spent on private tuition is fine - we've had loads (but together). That's odd isn't it because private tuition last season cost us 200 euros a day - 4 hours. But the Austrian ski instructors tend to ski on 'average' skis and reckon that if your skills are good enough then any ski will do. I guess there is a lot of truth in this.

 

[skihub]

I don't think it is greedy to want more than one pair of skis, especially when you ski both on and off piste. I can relate to how you feel. My husband doesn't say too much, but I know if I get too crazy spending money on skis and ski trips, he may object. My goal is to keep skiing/riding affordable for my family of 4, so I really try to watch what I am doing so that the money doesn't become a big issue.

I have the Volkl Fuegos. For me, they are a good all mountain ski. But if you ski off piste a lot, then they are probably not a good choice. I do not get that opportunity often here in Michigan, so the Fuegos are great for me on the groomed trails. I love them. I have heard K2 Lotta Luvs are a good all mountain for both on and off piste. But the divas here have a lot more experience with different types of skis, so if you get to that point, I am sure you will get more great recommendations.

 

[LilaBear]

Money spent on private tuition is fine - we've had loads (but together). That's odd isn't it because private tuition last season cost us 200 euros a day - 4 hours. But the Austrian ski instructors tend to ski on 'average' skis and reckon that if your skills are good enough then any ski will do. I guess there is a lot of truth in this.

It might be true for them - they're professionals who have already mastered the skills and are out all day every day skiing. I am not going to be mastering the skills until I stop fighting the equipment and, as you improve or gain in confidence/speed your needs change.

I too am a Brit skier, and had never even heard of a quiver until I got to the SkiDivas forum. Since then I have changed my everyday pair - different needs in Colorado vs East Coast Ice, and I have a powder ski, plus a bump pair. That's considered very normal here, not like us Brits who have one pair alone for 8 years and will only pack one for each vacation. There's another solution - for a while I used Rentals, now that you can hire premium/performance skis you can upgrade to your needs each year and I found the cost to be similar to purchasing (when you only rent for 5 - 10 days each year over 5 years).

There are perfectly valid reasons for having more than one pair of skis, and it's not about matching your outfits or having the latest versions ..... it's about improvement and enjoyment.

 

[Lola]

Is it greedy to have more than one pair of skis?

Um . . . No . . . How many pair of shoes do you have? A true ski diva has more skis than she does shoes! - Just kidding, of course - but pretty darn close! :D

Show hubby the Quiver Picture thread and perhaps he will be happy if you only have two or three pair?

 

[Daria]

Oh nooooooooooooo...you can never have too many skis!