Message #5647

[midwif]

Hello Glenn and welcome!!
Not much of a gear maven myself, but I am sure the "guys" will chime in soon.
If you have not paid the $20 or 25 it costs to be a fulll member and be able to access the gear reviews, it is well worth it.

Peter Kelty, has done an amazing job for years, in giving clear concise distillation of the results of ski testing/demoing.
Buying at the end of the season will save you a lot and it is his opinion that there are no big advancements/changes in ski design for '08/09.
You might want to look for skis that do well with both traditional and modern technique. The icons on the reviews indicate which skis work with both techniques. For the quick version, look at Jim Ratliff's explanation in the "New Skis for Wife" thread in general discussion.
I never knew what those icons meant until I read his explanation, Thanks Jim.