Hello divas! I seem to continually overthink my ski choices. I started with Head Absolut Joy (79mm) a month ago, and after demoing several models, I exchanged the AJs for the Nordica Wild Belle 84 DC. The Wild Belle is great in soft or uneven snow, but after reading some threads about learning skills on narrower skis, I wonder if I should try something narrower for harder conditions.
I'm in California, and most of the demos I've seen are 82mm and up. However, I came across someone selling a pair of gently used Volkl Flair 76s locally. I've also found a cheap demo pair of 2018 Head Super Joys (75mm) online. Both have system bindings. Would either of these be worth buying? I figure at a good enough price, I could re-sell them if I don't like them. Or I could be responsible and see if there's anything narrower to demo next season.
In terms of skill level, I'm mostly parallel and trying to get on edge more. I stick to green runs as I prefer gentle terrain. As the season is almost over, I plan to do a private lesson at the start of next season to advance my skills.
Edit: I should add that my skis prior to this season were 72mm underfoot--beginner Salomons from a decade ago.
I'm in California, and most of the demos I've seen are 82mm and up. However, I came across someone selling a pair of gently used Volkl Flair 76s locally. I've also found a cheap demo pair of 2018 Head Super Joys (75mm) online. Both have system bindings. Would either of these be worth buying? I figure at a good enough price, I could re-sell them if I don't like them. Or I could be responsible and see if there's anything narrower to demo next season.
In terms of skill level, I'm mostly parallel and trying to get on edge more. I stick to green runs as I prefer gentle terrain. As the season is almost over, I plan to do a private lesson at the start of next season to advance my skills.
Edit: I should add that my skis prior to this season were 72mm underfoot--beginner Salomons from a decade ago.