Bostongal
Certified Ski Diva
Hello Divas:
I'm new here but have been peeking around for a while. This is my first winter getting into skiing and its been a fun and I've made great progress through lessons.
I've seen the prices come down on skis drastically and I'm considering getting my first pair. I've made great progresson rentals but think I'd rather have a solid ski to learn on and put the money towards my own stuff. I have about 6-8 more ski days planned as of now.
So I'm 30 yo, 5'4, 115lbs, good on greens and start blues with my next lesson soon. I'm interested in a ski that will be good for me now and at least a couple more seasons. I am considering:
K2 Sweet Luv and Supersweet (saw these for $325+$399)
Atomic Cloud 6 (Found a deal for $229)
2010 K2 True Luv (can get these as a retired demo for $209)
Solomon Origins (my local Sports Authority has these 299)
The True Luv is the more intermediate + of all those. But should I not look in that catergory yet, as I'm starting out? Also what is good with the K2 rocker stuff I see?
Now onto boots, I have a narrow foot and a ladies 8.5. I'm looking at (these models particularly cause of the sale prices):
Solomon Divine 4
Dalbello Aspire 5.9
Lange Delight 70
I plan to try these on in the store and buy my size online if a better deal.
Most important I need help with is ski size, I a lightweight cautious skier, was considering in the mid 140s? The K2's I like are in 142 (sweet luv, true luv) and super sweet was 146. Or do I need longer?
Thanks
I'm new here but have been peeking around for a while. This is my first winter getting into skiing and its been a fun and I've made great progress through lessons.
I've seen the prices come down on skis drastically and I'm considering getting my first pair. I've made great progresson rentals but think I'd rather have a solid ski to learn on and put the money towards my own stuff. I have about 6-8 more ski days planned as of now.
So I'm 30 yo, 5'4, 115lbs, good on greens and start blues with my next lesson soon. I'm interested in a ski that will be good for me now and at least a couple more seasons. I am considering:
K2 Sweet Luv and Supersweet (saw these for $325+$399)
Atomic Cloud 6 (Found a deal for $229)
2010 K2 True Luv (can get these as a retired demo for $209)
Solomon Origins (my local Sports Authority has these 299)
The True Luv is the more intermediate + of all those. But should I not look in that catergory yet, as I'm starting out? Also what is good with the K2 rocker stuff I see?
Now onto boots, I have a narrow foot and a ladies 8.5. I'm looking at (these models particularly cause of the sale prices):
Solomon Divine 4
Dalbello Aspire 5.9
Lange Delight 70
I plan to try these on in the store and buy my size online if a better deal.
Most important I need help with is ski size, I a lightweight cautious skier, was considering in the mid 140s? The K2's I like are in 142 (sweet luv, true luv) and super sweet was 146. Or do I need longer?
Thanks