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Beginner-Intermediate Ski equipment advice
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Hello! I am looking for some advice in picking skis for my 12 yr old daughter. She is 167.6 cm. She has been skiing recreationally for 5 years, is a cautious skier and I would consider her to be in between beginner and intermediate level. We have bought used skis up until now and I was planning on doing the same this year, however I am late to the game and there are not a lot of options to pick from this year. Seems like everyone wants to ski this year.

Here are the limited options I have. Wondering if someone could chime in to give their opinion.

1) Used Dynastar exclusive 7 Women's ski 158cm - $159
2) Used K2 superific Women's ski 153 cm - $170
3) New Rossignol 74 experience w/bindings 160cm - $275 - These are not women's skis.
4) New K2 Anthem Women's 75 w/bindings - 156cm - $350

I am hoping to stay within $200 for the skis since I think she still has room to grow taller however I want to make sure she has a pleasant experience. With the pandemic and lack of any organized sports activities, I went ahead and signed her up for ski team, not with the intention of racing but only so it forces her to commit to going to practice every week. She is a bit annoyed with me. So needless to say, more pressure for me to make sure her experience is pleasant and therefore making sure I am getting her the right skis Smile

Would appreciate any advice.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Welcome to SnowHeads -- would love to give you some advice, but my knowledge is sadly lacking.

I'm sure someone better informed will be along shortly.. Smile
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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?

Again, as albob I am not able to give advice on the right skis, but welcome. I see that you have put the prices in dollars. What part of the world are you in?
I expect someone with more precise knowledge will comment shortly
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I am guessing you don't need to fly to a resort? SH is mostly a UK/European community (but skis are skis!), so usually would advise against buying, as airline Ski Carriage can be just as expensive to rent in resort.
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Thank you for your kind responses Smile We live in the US (Wisconsin) and have some local ski hills close by, so we won't need to be flying anywhere.
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