 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi everyone,
Last season skis are on sale so I'm looking to get some.
Has anyone skied the Nordica Santa ana 93 or 98 or the unleashed women's version? If so how did you find them? Would like some input to help me decide.
Being skiing the 2017 black pearls in 88, 154. I like them, but don't love them and found them a little short (5'2" 53kg), also want to go a little wider. Ski mostly North America, I prefer the beer there. I've being skiing more offpiste, trees and moguls, still like a blast in the piste too. So out of the above which did you like and why?
Thank you for any input
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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As a possibly unhelpful suggestion - at 5'2" and 53kg and and considering where you want to ski.....would you consider skis that are more playful?
I say that as a bloke who is light (65kg) and find heavy damp skis are harder work and less fun away from the Piste. I tend to stay clear of Blizzard and Nordica which can feel a bit "planky" (for my weight, skill level and taste).
Volkl, while damp, I think tend to have more of a reactive liveliness.
I am thinking of brands like Rossignol, Head and Scott.
I use Scott The Ski in a 180, which would be too long and hard to manage if it was from Blizzard...but as it is, gives extra surface area, while being quite manageable.
If I'm completely wrong - please ignore.
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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 for the input. Guy I ski (and live) with is strong and a hair over 6' so I think perhaps I get swayed by the skis he chooses. I have to keep up after all. I can get ahead in tight trees with low branches though 
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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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Only 80kg!
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Apologies! 
It's still considerably heavier than 53kg, so my general point may have some validity.
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I have the Santa Ana 93, and I’ve skied the 98, and the previous 100 and 110. I like them, they are good all rounders and were my go-to ski last season. They are not a light ski, but also not especially heavy and work well as a crud buster. I have the 93 (over the 98 ) due to availability at the time rather than a particular preference. If it had been the other way around, that would have been fine too, but I have other skis for other purposes. They are pretty versatile, but if you have a choice, pick the one that sits closer to your likely (not dream!) conditions.
I’ve also skied the Black Pearl 88, but didn’t get on with them at all. Haven’t encountered the Unleashed, but is that not more of a freeride or touring ski?
If you prefer the beer in NA, I’m not sure I can trust your judgement though 
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@Nik, the beer’s the problem, as the landlord says, “fruit based drinks for the ladies” …
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Thanks for the feedback on the skis. A crud buster sounds good, I guess if I worry they may be too heavy I'll just have to get fitter and stronger
I'm sticking to my guns on the beer though I like a cold IPA, maybe I have too many when I'm away
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