Hi fellow skiers,
Glad that I came across this website, wherein I've already found a ton of useful information, as I just started browsing.
I am a male intermediate skier (level 5 or 6 out of 9), with a total of 70-90 ski hours since last year. I'm 5'7 and very lightweighted (120lbs). I took a ski class (2hr lesson * 6) at a resort, and plan to continue improving my on piste techniques (better carving, etc.), and may (or may not) occasionally explore glades or bumps to see if I like them.
As I've been renting for the past two seasons, I'm now thinking of buying my own equipment for next season. I understand that I should go see a bootfitter for the boots, but I'd like some advice on the ski choices.
I was originally thinking of an intermediate to advanced level narrow all-mountain skis such as: Volkl RTM 81 or Salomon XDR 80 and was hesitant to go for stiffer/more advanced skis. However, I saw in this forum that someone said the Head Supershape i.Rally could also serve well for an intermediate skier who looks to improve his technique. My coach also mentioned I might do Okay on the Rallys.
Do you think the Rally will help me improve my skiing? Or are there any other skis that you recommend?
As I've mostly rented before, I have very limited first-hand experience about skis to help me decide. The only skis I've been on other than the crappy rental ones were a pair of 2015 Rossi Pursuit HP and a 2015 Rossi Experience 84. While both were much better than the rental skis, I liked the Pursuit better since it was more stable, turned easier and the edge grip was a little better.
My second question is: what should the length be given that I'm only 5'7 and 120lbs and mostly ski at only 30mph? There are several websites that still have the rallys at 163cm, but I'm wondering whether that would be too long for me (especially it is a more advanced technical ski)?
Thank you!
Glad that I came across this website, wherein I've already found a ton of useful information, as I just started browsing.
I am a male intermediate skier (level 5 or 6 out of 9), with a total of 70-90 ski hours since last year. I'm 5'7 and very lightweighted (120lbs). I took a ski class (2hr lesson * 6) at a resort, and plan to continue improving my on piste techniques (better carving, etc.), and may (or may not) occasionally explore glades or bumps to see if I like them.
As I've been renting for the past two seasons, I'm now thinking of buying my own equipment for next season. I understand that I should go see a bootfitter for the boots, but I'd like some advice on the ski choices.
I was originally thinking of an intermediate to advanced level narrow all-mountain skis such as: Volkl RTM 81 or Salomon XDR 80 and was hesitant to go for stiffer/more advanced skis. However, I saw in this forum that someone said the Head Supershape i.Rally could also serve well for an intermediate skier who looks to improve his technique. My coach also mentioned I might do Okay on the Rallys.
Do you think the Rally will help me improve my skiing? Or are there any other skis that you recommend?
As I've mostly rented before, I have very limited first-hand experience about skis to help me decide. The only skis I've been on other than the crappy rental ones were a pair of 2015 Rossi Pursuit HP and a 2015 Rossi Experience 84. While both were much better than the rental skis, I liked the Pursuit better since it was more stable, turned easier and the edge grip was a little better.
My second question is: what should the length be given that I'm only 5'7 and 120lbs and mostly ski at only 30mph? There are several websites that still have the rallys at 163cm, but I'm wondering whether that would be too long for me (especially it is a more advanced technical ski)?
Thank you!