What Skis Should I Get??

I am 5'7", 135lbs, female and am between a beginner and intermediate skier.





I really prefer to cruise around on blue slopes but I am going to spend a full season skiing this year and would like to work towards going off trail and skiing powder. Im not into trying to go really fast or race nor am i into jumps and freestyle.





Could someone please help me with what to look for in buying skis boots and bindings and recommend some ski sizes. Thanks.

What Skis Should I Get??
Hi. Just get a good pair of all-mountain skis geared to the intermediate skier. They will be forgiving, yet able to cruise the blues and dip into a little powder or off-piste terrain now and then.





Your best bet is to buy from a dedicated ski shop (not a big box store!), and really, if you can, demo before you buy. Try two or three different brands, and see what responds best to your style. The workers there will be able to get you into the right size ski for you. Normally, the ski will stand to between the bottom of your nose and your eyes.





ps: don't forget to pick up an extra lesson or two near the beginning of the year. Even advanced skiers can benefit. Just because you can get up and down a blue run doesn't mean you couldn't benefit as well!
Reply:You usually want skis that are about eye level. For your height and weight, skis around 165cm would right for you.





I would recomend the an all mountain ski like the volkl tigershark. It is wide enough to handle crud and some powder, but has enough sidecut for carving up groomers





You should go to your local ski shop or ski swap and ask some knowlegeable skiers for more info
Reply:if your between intermediate and novice i would recommend strongly not to go off into powder and try to not to unless your lvl. 8 or so with skiing. well k2s at evo gear.com
Reply:The Nordica Olympia lineup won several awards. I actually demo-ed a pair for my sister (no shame in being a guy on womens skis) and found even the upper level versions of the lineup to be lively, forgiving and able to hold a line w/ serious bite. I'm not sure which model has better powder ratings but I know its a great ski.
Reply:In addition to what was said above, make sure you get a woman-specific ski. There are many to choose from. The center of gravity is different on women and it really makes a difference.
Reply:I would think about a 160 wide ski would suit you. Make sure you get the bindins mounted by a realiable place that knows the difference between women skiers and men skiers.



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