I'm looking for new skis and in doing so am beginning to drive myself crazy! Esp. since most men's/unisex skis this year are way too long for me and thus, I'm limited to the women's skis.
Current skis:
Salomon Scream P10 Hot 155 (unisex/men's) skis. I like them alot, but they are getting a bit worn (bought 4 yrs ago).
Also Head Wild Thang 150 skis (bought very *cheap*, 08 model). I find them great for short turns, but I overpower them in steeper terrain.
Me:
47, 5' 6", 125 lbs. Advanced level. Ski mostly in New England, sometimes out west. Average about 50+ days a year.
What I ski:
I *love* skiing powder, soft corn snow, and in ungroomed, but as I'm in New England, I am often on icy groomers. When the snow is good or I'm out west, I do trees and bumps.
What I've demo'ed recently:
Salomon Jade (156) - found them way too light. Volkl Attiva Tierra (mid 150s) - wanted to just carve, which is not for me. Nordica Olympias - again, carving machines. Out west I demo'ed some Head Fat Thangs (156) which I loved in the powder (fun and responsive).
I'm looking for something that is similar to the Head Wild Thangs, but I'm afraid that the 160s might be too long. Or do others think otherwise (I'm going to try to find a demo in that length)? Am looking for options in the mid-high 150s. I like a beefy ski, but still want it to be light/nimble enough to do powder, trees, bumps. I also like to just let it rip down a groomer. Ability to deal with ice is a must too. Do not want a ski that mostly just carves.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Current skis:
Salomon Scream P10 Hot 155 (unisex/men's) skis. I like them alot, but they are getting a bit worn (bought 4 yrs ago).
Also Head Wild Thang 150 skis (bought very *cheap*, 08 model). I find them great for short turns, but I overpower them in steeper terrain.
Me:
47, 5' 6", 125 lbs. Advanced level. Ski mostly in New England, sometimes out west. Average about 50+ days a year.
What I ski:
I *love* skiing powder, soft corn snow, and in ungroomed, but as I'm in New England, I am often on icy groomers. When the snow is good or I'm out west, I do trees and bumps.
What I've demo'ed recently:
Salomon Jade (156) - found them way too light. Volkl Attiva Tierra (mid 150s) - wanted to just carve, which is not for me. Nordica Olympias - again, carving machines. Out west I demo'ed some Head Fat Thangs (156) which I loved in the powder (fun and responsive).
I'm looking for something that is similar to the Head Wild Thangs, but I'm afraid that the 160s might be too long. Or do others think otherwise (I'm going to try to find a demo in that length)? Am looking for options in the mid-high 150s. I like a beefy ski, but still want it to be light/nimble enough to do powder, trees, bumps. I also like to just let it rip down a groomer. Ability to deal with ice is a must too. Do not want a ski that mostly just carves.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.