Hi!
I recently purchased some 2018 147cm volkl yumi's, but I'm worried about the size now because of everything I've been reading online about sizing skis.
I am new to skiing, I'm a college student from Texas so I only get to go about 4 days out of the year. I first learned in 2019, and I would say I'm about an intermediate-level skier, I feel comfortable on all blues and some easier blacks. I do enjoy moguls and some steeper slopes but nothing too crazy because I am on the more anxious side. I'm just under 5'5 and weigh around 114 pounds.
I went with the 147cm yumi's because I had tried a pair last year and fell in love with them, I've never tried the 154cm but I have tried the 161cm and I felt they were way too long/heavy for me. I have always shied away from longer skis because I felt as if they were difficult for me to maneuver because I have chicken legs lol. But everywhere I've looked online has said that I would need at least 150cm given my height. I just like to ski for fun, obviously not trying to be competitive lol, but I do hope to improve my abilities each time I'm able to go. I wanted to ask for some opinions though if you all think the 147 cm length is okay for me given my circumstances. Any comments/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!
I recently purchased some 2018 147cm volkl yumi's, but I'm worried about the size now because of everything I've been reading online about sizing skis.
I am new to skiing, I'm a college student from Texas so I only get to go about 4 days out of the year. I first learned in 2019, and I would say I'm about an intermediate-level skier, I feel comfortable on all blues and some easier blacks. I do enjoy moguls and some steeper slopes but nothing too crazy because I am on the more anxious side. I'm just under 5'5 and weigh around 114 pounds.
I went with the 147cm yumi's because I had tried a pair last year and fell in love with them, I've never tried the 154cm but I have tried the 161cm and I felt they were way too long/heavy for me. I have always shied away from longer skis because I felt as if they were difficult for me to maneuver because I have chicken legs lol. But everywhere I've looked online has said that I would need at least 150cm given my height. I just like to ski for fun, obviously not trying to be competitive lol, but I do hope to improve my abilities each time I'm able to go. I wanted to ask for some opinions though if you all think the 147 cm length is okay for me given my circumstances. Any comments/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!