Simplerthebetter
Diva in Training
This is my first time posting. Thank you for letting me join this group.
I am in my mid-50s. I learned to ski on my own in college and enjoyed skiing with my children when they were young. I would describe myself as an intermediate skier who used to ski about 5-9 days annually. I feel comfortable with any frontside slopes in the Northeast, even though I don't always look pretty coming down.
However, I tore the meniscus root on my right knee and haven't skied in about five years. In the past, I sort of pushed myself (keeping up with my teens), but now, I would be just content being outdoors. taking it easy. I am 5'4" 145 lbs, average fitness level.
I used to ski K2 Burnin Luv 149mm but never really liked it. They are fine on groomers and on ice but I always felt like I have to put in extra effort to avoid tails catching snow on moguls and glades. I am looking for a fun all-mountain ski that will do well on groomers, ungroomed frontsides, some moguls, and some glades. I live in New England but plan to ski mostly in Colorado and occasionally in New England. Aren't I so lucky? -- My daughter moved to Boulder, CO so we are now doing our winter vacations in Colorado.
The ski store I visited had Elan Ripstick 94W black edition 146 & 154cm as well as Blizzard Sheeva 10 156cm on a really good deal (less than a seasonal demo rental). Would one of these be an appropriate choice for skier like me? Ripstick 94W black edition appears to be an 'advance to expert" level ski, and looking at the reviews, I almost feel like I would have more fun in just 94W.
Is there such a thing as too much ski? Will these skis be pretty forgiving for less skilled skier like me or will they impede my progress or enjoyment?
Your thoughts? Thank you in advance for your feedback.
I am in my mid-50s. I learned to ski on my own in college and enjoyed skiing with my children when they were young. I would describe myself as an intermediate skier who used to ski about 5-9 days annually. I feel comfortable with any frontside slopes in the Northeast, even though I don't always look pretty coming down.
However, I tore the meniscus root on my right knee and haven't skied in about five years. In the past, I sort of pushed myself (keeping up with my teens), but now, I would be just content being outdoors. taking it easy. I am 5'4" 145 lbs, average fitness level.
I used to ski K2 Burnin Luv 149mm but never really liked it. They are fine on groomers and on ice but I always felt like I have to put in extra effort to avoid tails catching snow on moguls and glades. I am looking for a fun all-mountain ski that will do well on groomers, ungroomed frontsides, some moguls, and some glades. I live in New England but plan to ski mostly in Colorado and occasionally in New England. Aren't I so lucky? -- My daughter moved to Boulder, CO so we are now doing our winter vacations in Colorado.
The ski store I visited had Elan Ripstick 94W black edition 146 & 154cm as well as Blizzard Sheeva 10 156cm on a really good deal (less than a seasonal demo rental). Would one of these be an appropriate choice for skier like me? Ripstick 94W black edition appears to be an 'advance to expert" level ski, and looking at the reviews, I almost feel like I would have more fun in just 94W.
Is there such a thing as too much ski? Will these skis be pretty forgiving for less skilled skier like me or will they impede my progress or enjoyment?
Your thoughts? Thank you in advance for your feedback.
