What type of skis should I get..?

Question

I've been skiing on my beginner skis for about 5 years now and I need a new pair..

I ski mostly intermediate slopes, sometimes expert, and I like to go fast.

I don't want twin tips, cause I don't spend too much time in the park..

So I was thinking about getting mid-fats, or regular skis..

But idk which one would be better for me...

Help?

Answer 1

The first answer really is a good one.

I am a Western Skiier, and having grown up in New England know that what I use in Utah are not great for the stuff back east.

My advice:

Gender specific skis (their is a big difference for women)

Something with a lot of Horizontal Stiffness and full metal edge for the turning needs specific to New England

If you do mostly groomed stuff than stick with a narrower waist ski.

Also I would go with skis with integrated bindings.

Do your homework. Generally there are 3-4 manufacturers that consistently rate high in quality of build. I will not pimp them here but you can go to some independent ski sites and you will see what I mean, they also do extensive reviews.

Personally I have Elans and love them, The Misses has Elan Womens skis as well and we love the responsiveness.

Answer 2

If you want something for all conditions in new england you should probably get a narrower all-mountain ski.  i wouldn't go any wider than 80 unless you think you need it.  other than that, there are way too many different skis for me to recommend one without really knowing anything about your skiing.

Answer 3

Talk with your ski instructor and remember that it will be a biased opinion from them. In general your ski should be at least one level higher performance than the level you want to ski at next season. The new generation of ski/binding combinations will be a step up for everyone this fall.  An all mountain ski with a flex designed for your gender, and weight will be a joy to use. Keep the skiis tuned, sharp edges and good wax every 2-3 days of use. Take your boots to the ski shop when you purchase the skiis and get checked for cants and ramp angles for your specific leg alignment.  How your skiis are tuned will change how they perform.  Most professional instructors will wax every 2-3 days and sharpen their edges at the same time.  A shop tune is done about every 10 days of skiing in my area.

  To help you choose which brand and model ski you want, go to a demo days this fall or attend a summer race camp. All of the top brands are there and very anxious to have you use and buy their skiis.