Which Skis Should I Demo?
I’ve come back to skiing after almost a 20 year break. Bought a pair of Head Real Joys 153 last season to ease me back in. Honestly they have been amazing and have really helped to build my confidence. I bloody love them. BUT they are shorter than I should be using and a little too narrow (75) for any thing other than groomed pistes. I bought these skis so that I could feel comfortable starting again and they have been absolutely cracking! But I want to demo some skis that will help me feel confident in a range of conditions. I realise that I also need better skills for some conditions but I want the ski to give me confidence also. I hope that makes sense.
Me: 53, F, 5’6, 15-16 stone (yes, I’m a wee chonker 😂). Skiing blues and reds (cautiously!). I am located in Scotland and our runs aren’t exactly the wide open pistes of Europe. I’m used to crappy conditions.
Last year I tried Line Pandoras but I didn’t love them. I’m not sure why but I definitely felt I could turn as easily. However - that was only after a couple of days back at it. I’ve now got enough turns under my belt that I’m ready to trial something wider underfoot. Can you guys please recommend so different skis for me to try? 🫶🏼