Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Riding girls skis?

profile picture
ktd619
Posts: 927 - Karma: 96
So im a lighter guy(100lbs, 15yo/ 5'4") and im looking at a girls ski(faction heroine). i dont think the graphics for the 2012 model are to feminine and i like the dimensions. Does anyone think its a good idea that i pick up these skis?
Jul 10 2011 8:06PM
0 0
profile picture
DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
they should be fine since you are light, girls skis are softer than mens/unisex
Jul 10 2011 8:36PM
0 0
profile picture
IDMT_BC024
Posts: 224 - Karma: 129
Its fine, the only difference between mens and women's skis (usually) is that women's skis have smaller dimensions and a softer flex and youre light enough that womens skis are probably a better choice then mens skis
Jul 10 2011 9:23PM
0 0
profile picture
BlakeG
Posts: 1450 - Karma: 1,030
i rented womens rossi pow skis for a day.........they were fucking great
Jul 10 2011 9:50PM
0 0
profile picture
rach
Posts: 917 - Karma: 507
yeah you'd probably like them. If you wanted to look though, i'm sure you could easily find a mens ski with similar dimensions and flex.
Jul 10 2011 11:17PM
0 0
profile picture
thomjphilly
Posts: 181 - Karma: 10
The Heroine should be just fine for you.  It is a bit towards the soft side so at your weight it should be super playful and easy to turn.  I am guessing you were leaning to that because it comes 158cm, but if you were going to go longer to grow into it the Wednesday is the exact same ski with a slightly stiffer flex pattern and starts at the 168cm.  Even though it is stiff the Wednesday is not that stiff and is still a very fun and snappy ski. 
Jul 11 2011 4:38PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)