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I'd like to buy my wife some new skis and would like some advice. She currently skis on 170cm B2's, she's enjoyed them but they have done 250 days and need replacing.
She ski's quite well, 30% off piste and weighs around 72kg's. I think she'd like some fun graphics too.
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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 you know, I'm looking at the moment too (prob with a view to buying at the end of the season. I think I've more or less settled on the Movement Yaka Jam, which is unisex with Jackson Pollock style graphics but might be worth a try. If S wants ladies' skis and a little more piste biased, then she could look at the Movement Spicy (good graphics) or maybe the Scott Sheela (awful graphics)? I know both of those have reasonable availablility in CH. Of maybe one of the Head skis? What does the shop in Tannenboden stock? The main reason I'm heading to the Yaka Jam over the Spicy is the greater surface area - the width underfoot makes no difference but the wider shovel does. There are quite a few skis in the 75/76 mm range but of the ones I've tried (Scott Maya, Stöckli Rotor 76) the improvement on piste over the 82-86 range is negligible, while the latter handle off piste quite a lot better. Just my opinion, but thought it might help since you know how I ski
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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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Did some body say 169 Icelantic Pilgrims......no.......ok I'll get my coat.
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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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Frosty, Mrs Patch has just bought Head Wild Ones, and is well-pleased with them, after testing them alongside Scott Maya, K2 (not sure if they were Burnin's or Lotta's), and Volkl Aura.... p'raps she'll come along later and post something about them
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Scott Sheelas they are awesome
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| Dynastar Exclusive Legend Powder. |
How does the Powder compare with the Fluid - assuming at least 70% on piste, probably more? (The Fluid is top of my list to try.)
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As Patch mentioned I love the Head Wild One but they weren't the skis I thought I would buy and I'm so pleased I tested a few, they were all very different. The K2's I found too heavy on and off piste and I was disappointed with the way that that they handled whilst the Scott Maya's were fun but a little too light and didn't feel too stable underfoot offpowder. The Head's felt stable underfoot but were light, they handled wonderfully and quickly on piste and were stable but agile offpiste. I had huge fun with the Volk Aura's and if I had the budget I would have the Volk's for my pure offpiste days and the Heads for all other days but I don't  As for the graphics they weren't a consideration and I didn't really like any of the graphics of the skis I tried but the Wild One graphics have grown on me simply 'cos I love the ski so much.
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Hurtle, You know what's coming, don't you?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, oh, is the width the only difference? (I could research this - I'm just being lazy.)
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Hurtle, I skied the Dynastar Exclusive Legend in Lech and thought it was great fun.
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Frosty, The Nordica Hot Rod series might be worth trying - the Jet Fuel is good fun.
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You know it makes sense.
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erica2004, which one, though? As I understand it - I've done a bit of Googling since my last post - the only signifcant difference between the Powder and the Fluid is indeed that the Powder is fatter.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hurtle, The powder is a great little ski, light and nimble ski for girls that don't feel the need to ski at Mach 3. The Exclusive range, for me at least are the best range of womens skis out there. Forget the fluid, take the Powder and gently move over to some great off piste excursions.
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Poster: A snowHead
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, ta. I don't know if there will be an opportunity to try them (would like to try both, really, to see how they compare on piste) when I'm in Les Arcs shortly. Would be nice if I could.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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erica2004, The Legend I tried was 75mm underfoot. I think the 'Powder' is fatter still.
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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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erica2004, Fatter still? Like 75mm is fat? I'll get my coat, this head is not fairing that well against this wall.
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SMALLZOOKEEPER, It's fatter than my piste skis! So, what's the ski you're recommending?
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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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SMALLZOOKEEPER, What would you recommend in addition to the Dynastar powder? I did prefer the Nordica Jet Fuel - are the ladies versions a bit lighter weight?
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erica2004, having started off that mammoth thread, how can you even ask?  He's recommending the Powder above the Fluid because it's wider. It's not absolutely massive though, 85mm, see here. However, according to that description, and pace SMALLZOOKEEPER, I'm not a good enough skier, nor with strong enough legs, nor one who goes off-piste sufficiently often to merit that ski. Nevertheless, I'm game to try it if the opportunity arises.
Can I assume that you found the one you tried OK both on-piste and off?
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Hurtle, Don't underestimate yourself. The Exclusive Legend was very,very easy to ski. I can't imagine that the Legend Powder will be any harder. I tried the Nordica Jet Fuel - aimed at expert men and 84mm - and didn't have any trouble.
I've found that 'expert' skis reward good technique and give far more confidence than so called 'beginner' skis. Try, you'll be surprised.
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erica2004, Phew! Faith restored, now you're getting it. XX
The legend Powder is a doddle to ski and super light!
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Frosty, It might be worth the observation that although I am sure your wife will be thrilled if you buy them for her I would be inclined to let her pick the ones she wants - there is a subtle difference 
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Frosty, Megamum makes a good point. And remember, no matter which skis your wife ends up with, when she inevitably asks you - the answer is always "No dear, your bum does not look big in them" 
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