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Reviving my love of skiing - looking for advice on skis to buy
- Thread starter Chickapple
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tinymoose
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I'm still of the mindset that if you tried the Wild Belle and liked it, I'd pick that over a ski I've never tried before... of course depending on the condition of the skis and how "used" they are. There's been loads of skis I thought I'd like and I didn't care for. Then there were skis that were never on my radar that I ended up loving. Poles can be found on the cheap and don't impact my enjoyment of skiing as much as my skis.
SnowHot
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Whew, I was just talking to someone about the different iterations of Black Pearl.
I loved the earlier generations but they also went through some growing pains and almost made them "inaccessible" for a few years, quite stiff and required the skiers attention 100% of the time.
The newest version that is coming out for 2025 is really nice.
Quick turn initiation, solid feeling under foot and very well donse.
Chickapple
Certified Ski Diva
Just writing back to confirm, the plane has finally landed, haha - I bought the Atomics! 
I think either ski would have been a good choice. I'm happy with the choice of Atomic in that I think they will support me developing my skills and there is reassurance in buying new from our local shop where I know everything is taken care of and I can go back if there's a problem - that's of extra value in my situation, being still in the process of getting up to date on modern equipment.
In any case, you all gave me so much good advice and I learned so much through this process. Thank you - I'm very grateful to this community!
I think either ski would have been a good choice. I'm happy with the choice of Atomic in that I think they will support me developing my skills and there is reassurance in buying new from our local shop where I know everything is taken care of and I can go back if there's a problem - that's of extra value in my situation, being still in the process of getting up to date on modern equipment.In any case, you all gave me so much good advice and I learned so much through this process. Thank you - I'm very grateful to this community!
tinymoose
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Just you wait... this forum can and will enable all your modern gear knowledge and purchases.Just writing back to confirm, the plane has finally landed, haha - I bought the Atomics!
In any case, you all gave me so much good advice and I learned so much through this process. Thank you - I'm very grateful to this community!
Chickapple
Certified Ski Diva
haha, yep! I think I’m a prime target to be influenced - already have started down that path. Last year I finally replaced my descente ski pants that I had literally had since HIGH SCHOOL
lisamamot
Angel Diva
You have come to the right place
scandium
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Brilliant!
liquidfeet
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
^^^^ THIS!
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Uh Oh. Dangerous territory there!
