Hello Divas!
Lovely to meet you all virtually, I hope you’re having a great week so far. Essentially, I’ve made a blunder and purchased skis a little short for me and I’m looking for advice.
They are the brand new 2025 Blizzard Black Pearl 84s in 146cm. I’m around 153cm tall and they come up to my cheekbones. I’d normally go 146-155 for skis. I was previously advised these would be the most fun and versatile, which is why I got them. I also got them mounted with beautiful matching bindings, and although a lovely combination means I now obviously cannot return them!
I took them in to get them checked with my boots and the guy asked me why I got them short, and that he would’ve went longer given I’m an advanced skier and these have a rocker so slightly less effective edge. He says they’ll still be super fun but knows I like to charge fast on piste, so said they might be a little less stable for the higher speeds I like to go at. I feel really stupid and sad now!
I’m worried I’ve just wasted my money, of which I don’t have loads anyway so it’s making me quite anxious. Could any petite skiers reassure me they’ll be fine? Also, I know not to sell here as I’m a newbie but if anyone was interested (either a petite skier or perhaps for their teen) in knowing more or swapping, I’m happy to give you more information if you want it. I’d be willing to swap for used, or give away very discounted from what I paid to be able to buy my right size. I can’t afford to buy another pair right now..
Thanks for reading and happy ski season
Lovely to meet you all virtually, I hope you’re having a great week so far. Essentially, I’ve made a blunder and purchased skis a little short for me and I’m looking for advice.
They are the brand new 2025 Blizzard Black Pearl 84s in 146cm. I’m around 153cm tall and they come up to my cheekbones. I’d normally go 146-155 for skis. I was previously advised these would be the most fun and versatile, which is why I got them. I also got them mounted with beautiful matching bindings, and although a lovely combination means I now obviously cannot return them!
I took them in to get them checked with my boots and the guy asked me why I got them short, and that he would’ve went longer given I’m an advanced skier and these have a rocker so slightly less effective edge. He says they’ll still be super fun but knows I like to charge fast on piste, so said they might be a little less stable for the higher speeds I like to go at. I feel really stupid and sad now!
I’m worried I’ve just wasted my money, of which I don’t have loads anyway so it’s making me quite anxious. Could any petite skiers reassure me they’ll be fine? Also, I know not to sell here as I’m a newbie but if anyone was interested (either a petite skier or perhaps for their teen) in knowing more or swapping, I’m happy to give you more information if you want it. I’d be willing to swap for used, or give away very discounted from what I paid to be able to buy my right size. I can’t afford to buy another pair right now..
Thanks for reading and happy ski season
