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Are skis made specifically for light weight women? I am 5'2" tall weighing 105 lbs and intermediate skiier.

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Are skis made specifically for light weight women? I am 5'2" tall weighing 105 lbs and intermediate skiier.

Are skis made specifically for light weight women? I am 5'2" tall weighing 105 lbs and intermediate skiier.

I would like to purchase the correct skis for my body type...are ones made specifically for light weight woman?
asked by PDvorak 27 weeks 6 days ago
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zydecodancer's picture
Good question, and the answer is yes. I'm the same height & weight as you are and I'm an advanced skier. Most of the major ski manufacturers make women specific skis. Are you skiing mostly groomed or off piste? That is a decision that you have to make first. Then, you want the shortest ski that you can find that doesn't ski "short". Are you taking lessons to learn to ski technically correct and efficiently? That really is the only way to keep improving and not develop bad habits that become part of your "muscle memory". I ski on a Nordica 146 cm ski with a 72 waist. This ski works well for me in most conditions. I love to ski a lot of bumps, and I also love to make a lot of turns on the groomed. This ski also allows me to ski GS turns at speed without washing out. I need a wider waisted ski for more than 4" of powder. Then I will get a demo powder ski, but still women specific. A powder ski is longer and wider waisted than my Nordica's. My ski is manufactured for advanced women skiers, and I find it stable at speed and lively in the bumps. I demo a lot of skis because I think it's fun to do just to see what is out there. I definitely recommend that you demo before you buy. Also, it's a good idea to take several days of lessons from the same instructor because your own skiing ability will make a big difference on the ski you decide that you like best. I would recommend a ski rated for intermediate/advanced women in a 146cm-150 cm length. You don't need to go any longer than 150 cm with today's skis to find something that will be fun to ski and allow you to improve. If you get a powder day, then demo something if you plan to stay off piste. Unless you are living in a local community, most people only have a one-ski quiver. If I lived in the mountains, I would most definitely have two pairs of skis. If you aren't skiing more than 2 weeks a year, it might be best for you to demo rather than buy. That way you'll have the best ski in the latest technology and you can have a ski that best suits your ability as you continue to improve. The3 most important thing for you is getting a women specific ski that is suited for intermediate/advanced and getting the shortest length you can get in that ski. Some manufacturers don't make a more advanced ski in the 146 cm-150 cm lengths. I think that K2, Nordica, and Volkl all make some really nice women specific skis for all levels. Stokli also has a good ski but very expensive. I used to stick with women specific slalom sidecut race skis but now the manufacturers are making softer skis that are easier to ski and still give me the performance that I like. Have fun when you demo, and you can probably narrow the choices down for you by doing a bit of research ahead of time.

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