narrow skis

As mentioned previously, after a 30+ year gap, this past ski season I attempted to re-learn how to ski narrower, racing type skis. While I eventually progressed to trying real FIS race skis (Thanks ScotsSkier!), at the start of the season I wasn’t sure if I could handle such beasts, so I picked...

Testing the 2020 skis was particularly exciting for me because some manufacturers are making huge strides in women-specific ski design, strides that are far from the old mantra of "shrink it and pink it." Companies are leaning on female teams who are involved with research and development; no...

I currently own and ski on Head Great Joys. I got them in Tahoe in 2017, and they were great for that season. Even this past season, I really enjoyed them; except for in tight spots, like steep trees, chutes, moguls. Is there a ski that would be good for ice but also moguls, trees, etc? Or would...

Interesting article in Ski Canada: http://skicanadamag.com/defence-narrow-skis/ This goes along with Monique's and Paul S's threads. I have arthritis in both knees and feel the pain of the wider skis. And I have argued with many people that the wider skis, I'm saying 85+ aren't the best on...

Hi, My wife is looking for new skis. We ski CO for 8 days each year, hopefully a few days in UT too this winter. Live in MN, ski the 'hot pow' in spring at Lutsen. We started skiing as adults, never raced, so her style is smooth and easy, not hard charging. Take lessons in bumps every year...