Opinions on which skis

[contesstant]

Did you get yours at Sierra? The prices on Sierra for Liberty V skis made it hard for many to scroll on by.

I did. I’ve been pining over something narrower than my 88s, especially this year with our dismal snow. Hard to pass up on $199.

 

[santacruz skier]

Do you guys think I should try some Sheeva 9s? I’ve only skied the 10s.

Yes.... What are your stats again? Maybe a longer length than your Sheeva 10's.

 

[ashkat0323]

Yes.... What are your stats again? Maybe a longer length than your Sheeva 10's.

I’m 5’2.5” and currently 146 pounds.

 

[santacruz skier]

I’m 5’2.5” and currently 146 pounds.

Well I'm on the 157's and they feel just right. I also thought the Sheeva 10's I demoed were the right length. I'm a little shorter than you and lighter . You might try the next length up and see what you think. Also, definitely try the Santa Ana 93's.

 

[MissySki]

I’m 5’2.5” and currently 146 pounds.

I’m 5’4” 125lbs and ski the 164 Sheeva 9. They ski short so I’d recommend going up from your Sheeva 10 length. I’ve demoed the Sheeva 10 and actually thought they did pretty well on groomers in the East. The 9 is a lot more fun imo, but I may be biased since they’re my daily driver.

 

[ashkat0323]

Well I'm on the 157's and they feel just right. I also thought the Sheeva 10's I demoed were the right length. I'm a little shorter than you and lighter . You might try the next length up and see what you think. Also, definitely try the Santa Ana 93's.

I’m 5’4” 125lbs and ski the 164 Sheeva 9. They ski short so I’d recommend going up from your Sheeva 10 length. I’ve demoed the Sheeva 10 and actually thought they did pretty well on groomers in the East. The 9 is a lot more fun imo, but I may be biased since they’re my daily driver.

How do you guys think the 9 does in some powder and off trail? I don’t stay on the groomers if there has been any fresh snow. I like to ski ungroomed runs and dip into trees, and to off the sides of the groomers.

 

[santacruz skier]

I'll defer to @MissySki as she's had them a couple of years. Mine are literally brand new, but I did ski the sides of groomers and dip into trees a little . I bought them as wanted a ski with a short turning radius for trees and bumps not powder and heavy chop. So I don't know but @MissySki and @lisamamot can chime in.

 

[MissySki]

When trees and bump runs are open, that’s where I live. This whole early season I’ve been off the edges of groomers as much as possible since we don’t have much of anything else ungroomed open except when it’s manmade snow they are letting drain before grooming. We really need some real snow.. They are awesome in all of that though, very turny. I also had them out at Jackson Hole last season and they did great in the powder days we had. They do better for me in the powder in the West since it’s so much lighter than what we get here in the East. I’m not a very good powder skier in general though.

 

[SMichael08]

That is really interesting! I will need to get on the new model sometime as that sounds like a vastly different ski than the 2018 model I have. Mine are definitely fun and light, but not nearly as stable as the Sheeva, especially in the tip.

From what I understand this season's Ripsticks have added additional carbon to stiffen them up just a touch from previous years. Might be worth checking out if that appeals to you!

 

[rbkvail]

The Sheeva 9 are definitely not a damp ski, pretty much the opposite end of the spectrum and very playful. I’m 5’4” 125lbs and ski the 164. They ski short so if you felt unstable etc. at all on groomers I’d try a size up if you were so inclined to give them another try. They aren’t the ski that’s going to really plow through crud though.

How are they on the bumps? What would be a great ski for bumps and crud?