Keep or trade in BP 88

[skilynn]

Hi @newboots we are skiing Wed-Fri. Should be some nice snow!

 

[skilynn]

Hi there!

I have the Volkl Kenjas (163) and Black Pearls (166). The Kenjas are definitely a stiffer/heavier ski than the Black Pearls, but I have a ton of fun on the Black Pearls too! I consider myself an aggressive skier (5'3", ~140 lbs), and I can charge plenty hard on the Black Pearls. They are more playful than the Kenjas, but that doesn't mean I don't ski everything on the mountain with them. It's less about how advanced you want to be, and more about the feeling you want from your skis. A stiffer ski like the Kenja will allow you to plow through crud more predictably, while the BP will give more feedback and is less stable in this scenario.

At your height and weight, a 166 cm BP may be better for you long-term, but I definitely think you can excel with what you have currently too. Hope this is helpful!

Thanks for your input. I think I will see how it goes with my Black Pearls the 1st day, supposed to get 12"+. I like them, but I may demo the Kenja as I'm curious to see how different they feel now.

 

[skilynn]

Welcome! What region do you ski the most? Do you have a home mountain?

We are in PA, less than 2 hrs. from Camelback. My husband took me when I first moved to PA about 18yrs ago and I just didn't seem to love skiing. Two years ago we went to Killington and I got hooked, I love it! Killington is actually the only place I've been now. We are hoping to go west in the next year or two.

 

[Roseskier]

Welcome! What region do you ski the most? Do you have a home mountain?

I'm a Tahoe skier! I live in Reno now, so Mt. Rose is my place! I grew up skiing all over Tahoe though, so I love all of the spots (especially Squaw/Alpine!)

 

[marzNC]

I'm a Tahoe skier! I live in Reno now, so Mt. Rose is my place! I grew up skiing all over Tahoe though, so I love all of the spots (especially Squaw/Alpine!)

Haven't skied Mt. Rose for a while but it seems like a good home mountain. Certainly close enough to Reno. The last time I skied there, my friend and I were finishing a ski vacation in north Tahoe and booked red-eye flights so we could ski at Mt. Rose before heading to the airport.

When you have made a few more posts, you'll be able to create a Getting To Know You self-introduction thread. There are a few active Divas who ski Tahoe, but they live in CA not NV.

 

[marzNC]

We are in PA, less than 2 hrs. from Camelback. My husband took me when I first moved to PA about 18yrs ago and I just didn't seem to love skiing. Two years ago we went to Killington and I got hooked, I love it! Killington is actually the only place I've been now. We are hoping to go west in the next year or two.

Having checked out a few ski areas in PA, I can see why you didn't think skiing was all that much fun until you went to a bigger mountain. Although Montage is pretty fun for those who enjoy the advanced terrain on the lower mountain.

Have you ever gone over to Pico on a weekend?

 

[tinymoose]

We are in PA, less than 2 hrs. from Camelback. My husband took me when I first moved to PA about 18yrs ago and I just didn't seem to love skiing. Two years ago we went to Killington and I got hooked, I love it! Killington is actually the only place I've been now. We are hoping to go west in the next year or two.

Where all have you tried skiing? Jack Frost and Montage are my personal favorites. I also like the terrain at Blue Mountain, but that place is a freak-show on the weekends. I'm, personally, not a big fan of Camelback. Went there a couple times for Buckman's demo days.

 

[mustski]

I'm a Tahoe skier! I live in Reno now, so Mt. Rose is my place! I grew up skiing all over Tahoe though, so I love all of the spots (especially Squaw/Alpine!)

We love Reno! We skied Mt. Rose for the first time this year and reallllly liked it!

 

[newboots]

Hi @newboots we are skiing Wed-Fri. Should be some nice snow!

Wish I could join you! Those are the days I work, and next week will be a madhouse.

 

[Pequenita]

The BPs sound too short for you, which has the effect of acting like a too soft ski.