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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I'm 165cm (5'5") so not exactly tall either.
169 Icelantic Pilgrim (90mm) is my go to pair, I ski them everywhere. Love them so much that I'm on my second pair.
Last season I added the 168 Whitedot Director (107mm) to my small quiver because I wanted to see what the rocker revolution was all about. They're great in all conditions too (although I haven't had the opportunity to try them in really icy conditions so there's that caveat). I can attest to the fact that they are absolutely fine on the steep, narrow cat track that is the black run from the top of Brévènt to the bottom and also in trees.
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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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I treated myself to some K2 Missbehaved (102mm) this season - so far only tried them indoors at leeds - far exceeded my expectations given they are a fatter ski (although K2 do claim 70% all mountain and 30% park) - I also have my Rossignol B2 Bandit skis which I love dearly - great for all piste conditions I have met so far and the little bit of off piste I have dabbled in - no flapping about, easy to carve, quick to turn powder, slush and ice.
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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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Linds, You might like the Volkl Kendo (unisex) or Aura (gurls), worth a shot.
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Another vote for Volkl Aura
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I've been skiing Movement Jams for the last 3 years, definitely one-ski-does-everything. Granted slalom skis might be better on boilerplate, but I've never worried at all with these. Lightweight, bendy but responsive
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I'm on a set of Elan Magfire 78 Ti's 78mm underfoot in a 168cm. Supposedly 80/20 on/off piste bias
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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Linds, a very well timed post, because this pixie is thinking it is time to replace the miss demeanors. I was thinking about giving these a try out.
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You know it makes sense.
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Hi Linds. I am not a lady but my wife recently got some Blizzard Black Pearl's. I thought they were fantastic. She's not getting them back. The construction is actually the same as the men's Bushwacker. Great fun, great grip on piste for an 88mm and will have plenty enough float if you are 152cm. Also quite light. I skied them 4cm below head height and enjoyed them so the 153 should be fione for you unless you particularly want to go long. http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/black-pearl/6176
Alternatively, try the Atomic Elysian which is the female version of the Theory which I ski. Again, same construction as the mens. Bit wider at 95mm, and a twin tip. http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/elysian--ffg-12/6166
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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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I have the older, non-rockered version of this, 152s with a 75mm waist. I do like them and find them pretty versatile, but covet either the 2012 version or the Edens. I'm quite brand-loyal to Dynastar.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Linds, and I am still happy with my Miss Demeanours, just getting a bit old now.
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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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Hells Bells, I tried the Atopmic Elysian and the Miss Demeanors on the same session and the Atomics were better.
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Linds, The Revs look like a good replacement for the monsters.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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If I was allowed to only pick one of the 8 pairs I currently have it would be my Stöckli Stormrider 95. But I prefer to have several pairs to choose from.
I like the old Lotta Luvs (I have a pair) but the new Superstitious somehow have lost everything I liked in Lottas.
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H, Mrs Snow-Dog here, (of the Black Pearls), just to add why don't you have a quick look on Ski-Diva - if you haven't come across it already - they have reviewed lots of women's skis and are really helpful if you have any questions.
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which of course are completely different companies and made in completely different factories.... 
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I love my Volkl Auras and would pick them over the Kendo which I also tried if I only had one ski. I haven't tried them but a lot of the Blizzard flipcore skis are getting rave reviews in the US, I guess the Black Pearl as recommended above would most fit what you describe and was fall Lines Women's ski of the year this year.
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I have Kenjas (87 or 88mm) and Nordica Nemesis (98mm), and this weekend went a bit mad and ordered another pair-last season's Nordica Soul Riders which I think will be more forgiving than the Nemesis.
Tried the Black Pearls last week in pre season testing-very nice go anywhere skis. Less grippy (slightly) than the Kenja's on piste, but would probably be better off piste. Very nice ski!
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Did you try any of the other Blizzards Perty?
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My 5'1" wife is partial to the Scott Luna's for an all-round ski. Only 84 underfoot in the 156 so they are carvy and fun on the piste but they seem to give her enough float in the powder too.
A dream holiday ski.
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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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Pedantica, you should try some, I much prefer them to the non-rockered 2011 Idylls I demoed. Mine were an end of season sale bargain at Ellis Brigham.
iskar, they are very different skis though!!
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FAQ
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ladies are all skiing on? I am looking at something possibly 85-90ish underfoot if it is going to be one ski. Currently ski on Head Monsters and an old pair of Atomic Nomads.
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