mommylater
Diva in Training
Hi everyone! I am new here and SO glad that I found this site. I have been shopping for new skis and I am overwhelmed at this point so I am hoping for some advice from you Divas!
I am a cautious intermediate skier, pretty much a blue cruiser, and I don't expect to progress much at this point due to a couple of issues. (1) I started skiing in my early thirties so I struggle with the fear factor (mainly with steeps), and (2), I've since had some injuries so while my doctor said that I am fine to ski, I am not allowed to do bumps. Obviously, I spend most of my time on groomed blue runs. I also need as light a ski as possible due to lifting restrictions caused by my injury. My current skis are 14 years old (Head Cool Thangs - 149 cm) and I know that there is better (and lighter) gear out there these days. I am 5'1" and 130 lbs and I have been looking at the Head Absolut Joy (151 cm) and the Blizzard Black Pearl, either the 78 or the 88 (153 cm). I would appreciate any guidance/advice that you can give (including that I may have chosen the wrong length, haha!)
Thanks!
I am a cautious intermediate skier, pretty much a blue cruiser, and I don't expect to progress much at this point due to a couple of issues. (1) I started skiing in my early thirties so I struggle with the fear factor (mainly with steeps), and (2), I've since had some injuries so while my doctor said that I am fine to ski, I am not allowed to do bumps. Obviously, I spend most of my time on groomed blue runs. I also need as light a ski as possible due to lifting restrictions caused by my injury. My current skis are 14 years old (Head Cool Thangs - 149 cm) and I know that there is better (and lighter) gear out there these days. I am 5'1" and 130 lbs and I have been looking at the Head Absolut Joy (151 cm) and the Blizzard Black Pearl, either the 78 or the 88 (153 cm). I would appreciate any guidance/advice that you can give (including that I may have chosen the wrong length, haha!)
Thanks!