 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi there.... an experienced snowboarder, I have now turned to what I previously referred to as "the dark side" and am loving it  I've bought my own boots but have been using rental skis, and now happily convinced that skiing is something I want to do for a long time, I'd like to take advantage of the sales and get some skis all of my own, so I'm here to pick your knowledgeable brains...
I've done about a week in total skiing, and can ski parallel turns down reds fairly confidently although I slow up when it gets steep. I guess my snowboarding experience has helped me progress a little faster than if I were a complete novice as I don't have too much fear of the slope. I'm female in my thirties, weigh about 65-70kg and am tall at nearly 5'10. I don't have very strong legs and so don't want anything too hardcore! Ideally it would be nice to have skis that are usable in most conditions including the odd powder day, but mostly I think I will be sticking to the pistes!
Budget not really a problem, and don't have any brand preferences.
All advice welcomed!
Thank you in advance....
Em x
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome back. I am an ex-boarder. I'm often told I ski like a snowboarder. I sure like to ski skis that look like long snowboards. So I'd recommend some skis that will let you ski the way you used to board:
K2 MissDemeanor
K2 Phat Luvs
Volkl Queens
Volkl Aura
Not silly wide, fun, challenging, stable and generally awesome skis... Enjoy. 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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thanks Parlor -- what about length? I know that most people tend to say you should have skis that come up to your chin/ nose etc, but that's how it used to be with snowboards until they realised that your weight was more important.
em x
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I might not be the best person to advise on length. I'm a length AND girth kinda guy. IMO Skis should still be around head height, I see no advantage (apart from laziness - advantage?) in having short skis, long skis are more stable and carve harder. At 5'10 I think you should push yourself and be skiing something around 170cm. And then I remember that not everyone gets to ski lots and lots, so if it makes you happier ski something shorter. If you're doing 3+ weeks a year or seasons go long... you'll like it in the long run.
FWIW I've only been out on the board twice this winter and snowboard on a 172. I guess I'm just trying to say I like it long.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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thanks -- yes, was skiing 170cm on rentals this year and they seemed to suit me fine, certainly didn't feel like I was out of control. Many thanks for your help, will be checking out the sales tomorrow.
em x
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