Bayla
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Hi Divas!
I haven't posted here in forever, but here I am 15 years later still loving our sport and looking to replace my very old Volkl Lunas. I live in PA, but do ski at least 10-15 days on big mountains. Can't afford a quiver - so want a decent all mountain ski that can still handle groomers, the dreaded ice, crud, small bumps and the occasional semi-powder day when lucky. I'd say I'm a typical level 7 intermediate blue/easy black kinda skier. Speed is not the goal, as I prefer the "fun" terrain, but would like to limit squirley skis and chatter if possible. I've had some amazing days with instructors who have taken me into trees and some cool spots I would otherwise not attempt on my own, but I aspire to be able to ski more places like this with confidence. Been doing crossfit for last 14 years and super fit, but I'm not doing the terrain park or anything like that in my future. I can make a ski work hard when the terrain requires it, but want to be able to do lazy chill runs also. I realize I may not check off all boxes. I am realistic.
My demo experience rather limited. I did a 5 day clinic in France last year and skied Atomic Mavens the entire time which were great for speed, but didn't feel like they were playful enough. I demoed Black Pearl 88's for a few days in Banff and Lake Louise which I liked, but still not sure they were the ski for me. Then swapped out the BP for Total Joy's and immediately wished I kept the Black Pearls so that was a hard NO!
I called around in my area, but there is nothing here available to demo. My next opportunity to try any of the performance skis on my list will be in Whistler, I do have another trip to Tahoe, but didn't research available demo options yet.
New boots are also happening. I'm lucky enough to have one of the best kept secrets in boot fitting in my general area.
I'm 55 years old, 5'6" and average 130-135. This is my short list and all but the Ripstick's are available to demo in Whistler. As for size, most of these all around 88/163.
Black Pearl - I want to get back on these to see since its been awhile.
Volkl Kenja or Secret - A few shops I've talked to have suggested these.
Santa Anas were on my list, but a few shops thought it was too heavy for me
Elan Ripstiks - Seems like a fun ski I should at least try if I can find it
Looking forward to your input!
I haven't posted here in forever, but here I am 15 years later still loving our sport and looking to replace my very old Volkl Lunas. I live in PA, but do ski at least 10-15 days on big mountains. Can't afford a quiver - so want a decent all mountain ski that can still handle groomers, the dreaded ice, crud, small bumps and the occasional semi-powder day when lucky. I'd say I'm a typical level 7 intermediate blue/easy black kinda skier. Speed is not the goal, as I prefer the "fun" terrain, but would like to limit squirley skis and chatter if possible. I've had some amazing days with instructors who have taken me into trees and some cool spots I would otherwise not attempt on my own, but I aspire to be able to ski more places like this with confidence. Been doing crossfit for last 14 years and super fit, but I'm not doing the terrain park or anything like that in my future. I can make a ski work hard when the terrain requires it, but want to be able to do lazy chill runs also. I realize I may not check off all boxes. I am realistic.
My demo experience rather limited. I did a 5 day clinic in France last year and skied Atomic Mavens the entire time which were great for speed, but didn't feel like they were playful enough. I demoed Black Pearl 88's for a few days in Banff and Lake Louise which I liked, but still not sure they were the ski for me. Then swapped out the BP for Total Joy's and immediately wished I kept the Black Pearls so that was a hard NO!
I called around in my area, but there is nothing here available to demo. My next opportunity to try any of the performance skis on my list will be in Whistler, I do have another trip to Tahoe, but didn't research available demo options yet.
New boots are also happening. I'm lucky enough to have one of the best kept secrets in boot fitting in my general area.
I'm 55 years old, 5'6" and average 130-135. This is my short list and all but the Ripstick's are available to demo in Whistler. As for size, most of these all around 88/163.
Black Pearl - I want to get back on these to see since its been awhile.
Volkl Kenja or Secret - A few shops I've talked to have suggested these.
Santa Anas were on my list, but a few shops thought it was too heavy for me
Elan Ripstiks - Seems like a fun ski I should at least try if I can find it
Looking forward to your input!
