School me on Women's powder skis

[dcpnz]

School me on Women's powder skis

Wife has the Santa Ana 110 as a pow ski - doesn’t come out all that often but when it does she really likes it. Santa Ana shape and flex works for her as she likes the skinnier ones alot for daily driver duty also. 110 was an upgrade from Volkl Kiku - the Santa Ana is still pretty substantial ski but I believe a wee bit lighter than the Kiku and the camber underfoot seems to work better for her inbounds than the full rocker of the Kiku especially once things get abit chopped up


I’d also be curious about any comparison of SA 110 to Sheeva 11 - looking for this wider spot for my teenagers

[kid-kapow]

Tell us how you really feel Joey.

hah, funny - I was about to post the same words, though with an added rotfl.

It struck me as odd that somebody who skis the Atris - a ski with pretty similar tip/shovel properties - found the MF108 to be that... but yeah, that is fine. That is also the reason I suggested an Atris over a MFree - lower weight in a similarly easy to ski, capable and versatile shape that everybody seem to get on with.

(MF108) it’s like a heavier and more damp Soul7.

Say what?

[Lord Thomas]

Shameless plug but yeah, something like this - https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...t=wildcat+tour

[alpinevibes]

hah, funny - I was about to post the same words, though with an added rotfl.

It struck me as odd that somebody who skis the Atris - a ski with pretty similar tip/shovel properties - found the MF108 to be that... but yeah, that is fine. That is also the reason I suggested an Atris over a MFree - lower weight in a similarly easy to ski, capable and versatile shape that everybody seem to get on with.



Say what?

Nay nay my good man, Joey doesn’t like the Atris himself, but does seem to recognize it’s merits.

[Brasso]

The Sheeva 11 would get my vote. The partial titanal layer would help ease her mind a bit about "a ski with metal." It has metal edge to edge underfoot, and tapers off towards the tip and tails. I haven't personally been on a Rustler/Sheeva, but have yet to find someone that doesn't find them intuitive and supportive when needed.

I would only recommend against it for a firm-snow only ski, or a very directional skier who charges hard. For everyone else, there's MasterCard. I mean, the Sheeva.

[bodywhomper]

School me on Women's powder skis

Where does the bridge get crossed for an adult woman to not use junior skis, like junior shiro 153s, in terms of weight/height?

[Duffman]

Thanks.for the discussion all. She's going to demo the Altris Birdie tomorrow so we will see how it goes

[SoVT Joey]

Nay nay my good man, Joey doesn’t like the Atris himself, but does seem to recognize it’s merits.

wait wait wait. I actually have changed some thoughts on that. I’ve been skiing an Atris a lot lately. I just have to consciously change my body and how hard I drive the shovel. I have to stay more upright. It’s been fun, but I can essentially ski super lazy on it and have a ton of fun. I fucked up and should of just got the 189 and may be it would do a little bit more for me, but the 184 is very easy to ski. It just won’t seek and destroy like I enjoy. Ask Iriponsnow about that.

I bet she will really like the Atris birdie.

edit to add. Fuck the m free. Shit sucks. The mmmm poo poo rider was terrible as well.

[alpinevibes]

wait wait wait. I actually have changed some thoughts on that. I’ve been skiing an Atris a lot lately. I just have to consciously change my body and how hard I drive the shovel. I have to stay more upright. It’s been fun, but I can essentially ski super lazy on it and have a ton of fun. I fucked up and should of just got the 189 and may be it would do a little bit more for me, but the 184 is very easy to ski. It just won’t seek and destroy like I enjoy. Ask Iriponsnow about that.

I bet she will really like the Atris birdie.

Alright alright... just busting your balls based on your past criticisms of it as a "noodle." I've only skied the 184 a few times, and yes, very easy. 189 has been great for me and really plenty of ski for most of my days. But I'm 6' 170, skiing continental snowpack.

Thanks.for the discussion all. She's going to demo the Altris Birdie tomorrow so we will see how it goes

Where do you ski and/or where is she demoing? My wife and a few lady friends are longtime fans of the Atris Birdie; hard to go wrong. My wife sounds pretty similar in style and approach - strong form, skis anything/everything, but doesn't charge. She skis the 178.

[Shorty_J]

What are "womens" powder skis?

Are they like men's powder skis identically except for the fact that they take 1 hour to put on?

Asking for a friend.

[Duffman]

What are "womens" powder skis?

Are they like men's powder skis identically except for the fact that they take 1 hour to put on?

Asking for a friend.

Ha nice. So she demoed the Atris Birdie in a 169. Liked them ,took a little getting used to since it's her first over 100 ski. She complained that they were heavy as hell which surprised me b/c I thought this is a fairly lightweight ski. I checked, turns out the look demos on them are boat anchors, the set seemed nearly as heavy as mine. Thing she will try the Santa Anna 110 next. Haven't seen any Sheeva 11s around here in LCC.

[east bear fr]

Hoji W in 171 or 179. My wife tried them for her first ride for 4 years, and found them awesome after just 2 turns in powder. And seem a similar kind of skier than your wife.

[sf]

Haven't seen any Sheeva 11s around here in LCC.

Minor, if any, difference between the Rustlers and Sheevas in comparable lengths. If weight is a concern the Hustle 11 might be something to consider as well. Supposedly just slightly softer and lighter than the Rustler-equivalent

[detrusor]

I finally after 2 years of trying for the wife out on the billy goats I got for her. Instead of her and Yvette 112’s.

She apologized over and over for not getting on them before. It was pretty eye opening for her


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[lrn2swim]

Instead of her and Yvette 112’s.

Which version of Yvette 112 is she on? My GF has the foundation layup and loves them. All about the Bambooooo

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