I, for one, am delighted that there are women's skis out there. At 5'1" and 110 lbs, I used to have a terrible time finding skis that were right for me; years ago I even resorted to junior skis. I don't think offering the same skis in different lengths and/or flexes and/or mounting points is the answer. These days the differences go beyond that (and I don't just mean graphics!). Women's skis have shorter tips to help you get forward. And some of them offer canting to get you forward, too.
It's the same with boots. Women's boots aren't just smaller. They can offer lower or scalloped cuffs to accommodate our lower calf muscles. So it's more than just size.
I also think that although finding an aggressive women's ski may have been an issue years ago, that's no longer the case. There are some great, kick-ass women's skis out there now. I think there's something for everyone.
It's the same with boots. Women's boots aren't just smaller. They can offer lower or scalloped cuffs to accommodate our lower calf muscles. So it's more than just size.
I also think that although finding an aggressive women's ski may have been an issue years ago, that's no longer the case. There are some great, kick-ass women's skis out there now. I think there's something for everyone.


Unbelievable. A good thing she finally gives in under protest and in the end she had workable skis (a little light maybe, but her level was not so high). But she would have chosen totally wrong skis if the print was better. Her last words: 'Mom, now you have to buy me a new ski jacket that fits better with these'. 

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: moving right along....
