Replying to Back After 8 Years, What's Good For Gear?

Haven't been able to hit the slopes in 7-8 years now, & been inactive on this site since then. Finally looking to get back into the swing of things this coming season but as I scrolled through the forum I've been pretty overwhelmed with the amount that has changed.

Additionally, my ski style & priorities are going to change as I am going to be teaching my girl how to ski, so I wont really be venturing into the park - though between all of my past injuries & general lack of advanced skill there, I'm not too incredibly upset about that (though I am just a bit).

Back in my day I used to ski Line Invaders, Afterbangs, boots were Full Tilts. ON3P was seemingly just coming up at the time, as was Moment, & all of these other brands.


I've done quite a bit of my own research but looking to know if there's any manufacturers I should lean towards, or ones I should avoid. Are there any skis for girl beginners that stand out from the others? Seems as if the range in pricing varies quite a bit, but it's also doubtful much has changed in skiing tech over the past years so used gear might also be an option. Any recommendations in this category would be great.

Info on myself:

- Going to likely be skiing in CT, maybe a few times in the Northeast or Utah. Should borders open up, then Courchevel might be in the books too.

- Looking for gear the will work all around the mountain. Would still like to hit the park too here & there & be fully capable of it.

- Skill level is average or slightly above, just not in the park.

- 5'10", 135lbs



Info on my gf:

- Will ski same places as me.

- Likely wont ski as much as me, but is 100% a beginner.

- I don't want to put her in shitty gear but also gear that is beginner friendly.

- 5'10", 110lbs



Looking forward to the responses.

**This thread was edited on Nov 2nd 2020 at 3:12:42am