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Women’s 1 Ski Quiver for Northeast

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MommaShe
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Hello.
Looking for recommendations for a ladies ski. Advanced Intermediate for the northeast. Mainly ski at Jay & Burke. Like to go off trail and ski the trees. But must also be able to on piste. Must be able to float pow when we do get it. Don’t do bumps or park. Thanks for the suggestions!!
Jan 15 2021 9:11AM
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ericforman
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The line Pandora series is really solid and you can generally get a good deal. How much fun you’ll have on bullet proof groomers and how much fun you’ll have in fresh snow are kind of at odds with each other, so a bit more about you / style / specific preferences would be useful.
Jan 15 2021 9:35AM
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WoFlowz
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One of my freeride coaches skis similar stuff to you and she skis Solomon QST, Rossi Black opps, or blizzard rustlers.
Jan 15 2021 9:36AM
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MommaShe
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That’s the northeast conditions for ya, at odds w each other. Free ride skier. Not really a charger. Really likes the trees. Would like some stability at higher speeds. Wish I could afford more than one set up, but not realistic. An all mountain ski that can handle VT pow & variable conditions. Thanks for your help!
ericformanThe line Pandora series is really solid and you can generally get a good deal. How much fun you’ll have on bullet proof groomers and how much fun you’ll have in fresh snow are kind of at odds with each other, so a bit more about you / style / specific preferences would be useful.
Jan 15 2021 9:50AM
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MommaShe
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Going to take a deeper look at the salomons & blizzards. Thanks!!
WoFlowzOne of my freeride coaches skis similar stuff to you and she skis Solomon QST, Rossi Black opps, or blizzard rustlers.
Jan 15 2021 10:20AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Liberty Genesis 90 or 96
Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Nordica Santa Ana 93?, I can't remember what widths are offered
Line Pandora 94 as mentioned

All good well rounded one ski quiver skis, I'm not sure which edges best on hard/icey surfaces.

Have you read through blisterreview.com?
Jan 15 2021 12:17PM
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Non_State_Actor
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https://blisterreview.com/winter-buyers-guide
Check that.
Jan 15 2021 12:18PM
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CowboySkibop
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https://shop.armadaskis.com/en-us/products/arw-116-vjj-ra0022.html

just found these while shopping around
Jan 15 2021 12:32PM
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MommaShe
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Thanks! 116 a lil wide I think.
good deal tho. Thanks for forwarding!
CrunnchyVanManhttps://shop.armadaskis.com/en-us/products/arw-116-vjj-ra0022.html

just found these while shopping around
Jan 15 2021 2:47PM
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MommaShe
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Thanks for the reccos! Nordica Santa Ana’s 104 Frees are on my shortlist. I’ve recently started looking at blister reviews. Thanks!


mystery3Liberty Genesis 90 or 96
Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Nordica Santa Ana 93?, I can't remember what widths are offered
Line Pandora 94 as mentioned

All good well rounded one ski quiver skis, I'm not sure which edges best on hard/icey surfaces.

Have you read through blisterreview.com?
Jan 15 2021 2:51PM
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anders_a
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ranger 102 FR, gave my GF a pair and she rips on them, its interesting to see how a lighter person can float on 102s
Jan 15 2021 4:04PM
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FaunaSkis
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What rough ski length do you normally/want to ride? A confident rider, who’s suitably tall would be a good fit for our 175 Pioneer which is a light, go anywhere ski with plenty camber & stiffness underfoot for hard snow, decent rocker & taper at the ends for pow and a great ability to adjust on the fly in a tight spot like in the trees.
Jan 16 2021 5:57PM
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MommaShe
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These are on the top of my list. How are they on hard pack? Higher speeds? Thanks!
anders_aranger 102 FR, gave my GF a pair and she rips on them, its interesting to see how a lighter person can float on 102s
Jan 16 2021 7:13PM
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anders_a
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MommaSheThese are on the top of my list. How are they on hard pack? Higher speeds? Thanks!


I love them on hardpack, she does as well, its probably the best non metal carving ski for hard pack I ever tried.

I've had my 191cm's up to 50mph+ range

after she got them her skiiing has improved stupid fast, and she goes skiiing without me! bumped them +1 for mount. she can now carve very good, getting skis she trust was a huge thing. she got skis 1 inch taller than her, aka 2-3cm.
Jan 16 2021 7:55PM
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ericforman
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Dang maybe I need to get my wife these magic sticks.
anders_aI love them on hardpack, she does as well, its probably the best non metal carving ski for hard pack I ever tried.

I've had my 191cm's up to 50mph+ range

after she got them her skiiing has improved stupid fast, and she goes skiiing without me! bumped them +1 for mount. she can now carve very good, getting skis she trust was a huge thing. she got skis 1 inch taller than her, aka 2-3cm.
Jan 16 2021 8:27PM
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katrina
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ericformanThe line Pandora series is really solid and you can generally get a good deal. How much fun you’ll have on bullet proof groomers and how much fun you’ll have in fresh snow are kind of at odds with each other, so a bit more about you / style / specific preferences would be useful.


Can confirm, you'll be really happy with the pandora. It totally charges but it's easy to ski, tails release really nicely.
Jan 17 2021 5:38PM
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katrina
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ericformanThe line Pandora series is really solid and you can generally get a good deal. How much fun you’ll have on bullet proof groomers and how much fun you’ll have in fresh snow are kind of at odds with each other, so a bit more about you / style / specific preferences would be useful.


Can confirm, you'll be really happy with the pandora. It totally charges but it's easy to ski, tails release really nicely.
Jan 17 2021 5:39PM
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