Rob A
New member
This coming ski season will be the first time I go out and buy a brand new pair of skis. This season I'll be 18, and I weigh 130lbs and I'm 5' 7". Since I was 4 I'd go to the local ski swap and pick up a pair of used skis and boots about every other season. For the last 2 years I've been in the Jr version of the 03/04 Atomic GS:11.21 160cm.
A little background on how I like to ski, I mostly prefer to stay on-piste. I'm usually the only one found grumbling on a "powder day." I love to carve on hard pack, frozen granular, or packed powder snow. I have the most fun making those arcing turns at high speeds. However, just because I prefer to stay on groomers doesn't mean I can't get through a mogul field or natural conditions. When I go up to Belleayre or other resorts I like to be able to jump into a mogul field on Yahoo or Cathedral Brook and "get through it" which I do with no problems. However, I'm not looking for a ski made for the bumps or made for the powder. I'm looking for a ski that is made to carve, is really easy to get on edge, but can still get through a mogul field if I choose to go into one. I do like the stiffer skis (which is why I've been in race skis), but since they are jr version, I'm sure any adult ski will be stiffer (so I'll stay away from adult race skis). The last thing I want is to hit the slopes for the first time in the 08/09 season and not be able to make a turn.
So all in all, I'm looking for something that is really easy to carve, but is still stiff enough to get moving at high speeds (and not so stiff that it will overpower someone that is 5' 7" 130lbs or prevent me from getting through a bump run if I choose to). I consider myself an Advanced skier, but with a lot still to learn. I've been skiing since I was 4 and there has never been a trail I've come to and said "I can't do that." Most of my skiing is at Mtn Creek due to ease of location, but everything there is basically a joke. I make yearly trips to Belleayre, Hunter, Killington, etc. and have a blast, again never stuttering to attempt any trail.
So what do you guys think? Any ski suggestions? Should I stay at 160? Move up/down? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I'm looking to make a purchase very soon.
A little background on how I like to ski, I mostly prefer to stay on-piste. I'm usually the only one found grumbling on a "powder day." I love to carve on hard pack, frozen granular, or packed powder snow. I have the most fun making those arcing turns at high speeds. However, just because I prefer to stay on groomers doesn't mean I can't get through a mogul field or natural conditions. When I go up to Belleayre or other resorts I like to be able to jump into a mogul field on Yahoo or Cathedral Brook and "get through it" which I do with no problems. However, I'm not looking for a ski made for the bumps or made for the powder. I'm looking for a ski that is made to carve, is really easy to get on edge, but can still get through a mogul field if I choose to go into one. I do like the stiffer skis (which is why I've been in race skis), but since they are jr version, I'm sure any adult ski will be stiffer (so I'll stay away from adult race skis). The last thing I want is to hit the slopes for the first time in the 08/09 season and not be able to make a turn.
So all in all, I'm looking for something that is really easy to carve, but is still stiff enough to get moving at high speeds (and not so stiff that it will overpower someone that is 5' 7" 130lbs or prevent me from getting through a bump run if I choose to). I consider myself an Advanced skier, but with a lot still to learn. I've been skiing since I was 4 and there has never been a trail I've come to and said "I can't do that." Most of my skiing is at Mtn Creek due to ease of location, but everything there is basically a joke. I make yearly trips to Belleayre, Hunter, Killington, etc. and have a blast, again never stuttering to attempt any trail.
So what do you guys think? Any ski suggestions? Should I stay at 160? Move up/down? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I'm looking to make a purchase very soon.