I need a new pair of short turn carving skis 61 yo 5'8 145 lbs

[Tony S]

Advanced to expert male 61 yo skier. Looking for a short turn carver without all the effort of a SL race ski. I had a pair of Fischer Race SC I believe a few years back which were fun but eventially ended up with patellar tendinitis, and went to easier skiing Rossi E88 which i still ski but miss cranking smaller turns. Is there a good short carver that's still nimble and not as demanding as a race ski I should go to? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Something in the low to mid 70 cm width?

@Paulie , I'm your size, five years younger. Where do you ski? How many days?

 

[surfsnowgirl]

I have the 2018 Rally, great ski and I love them. I have these for sale which may or not be of interest. Not sure what size you are looking for

https://www.pugski.com/threads/2016-atomic-redster-xti-164cm-with-bindings.14799/

Great skis, I'm just either on my Dynastar SL skis or my Rally's so these don't get out much.

 

[PinnacleJim]

Consider Head iRallys or V8s. Rallys are a bit more demanding, V8s turn very well but are more forgiving.

I agree completely with Andy. Both are great carvers with more versatility than a race ski. Since you are on the lighter side, the V8 might be a better choice. I've demoed both and just bought the V8s.

 

[Uncle-A]

I also ski the Head Rally it is such a fun ski. Anyone looking for a easy SL type ski that will not beat you up need not look any further.

 

[Tony S]

I think the OP may have left the building.