Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 My wife is currently on an X5 rose skiing the course at 15off and 28/30 mph, she is 125lbs. Ski is 4 years old so time to get her on a new ride and she has agreed as long as the ski "looks good". I am going to take advantage of the D3 20% off nationals deal. So looking at Quest GS or Fusion GS 65" in either. Any opinions or experiences of the female versions of these skis most appreciated. cheers Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali there is a D3 rep in New England that I can connect you to where Wendy could try some of the skis. Let me know if you want me to connect you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller webbdawg99 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Quest Quest Quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali I forgot to add that based on seeing some skiers of about Wendy's ability get on the Quest I would recommend the Quest also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Quest GS...my wife made the switch from an X5 to the Quest GS this year and loves it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 my wife got the regular quest. the gs was to soft for her. she is an advanced skier. i think you can order both and send one back. they will cram both skis in a box and save on shipping. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @skibug how was the change for your wife, what can I tell mine to expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali, she feels it turns better and is quicker cross course; everything seems to be a little more fluid. She is about 120 Lbs and skies at 30 mph & 32 mph @15 - 22 off. She tried the regular and the GS and prefers the softer ski. It is plenty stiff for her level of skiing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 My wife just pointed out that she prefers the fusion GS, it looks nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bishop8950 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ask Paul to make her a Quest with the Fusion GS top. Most people prefer the Quest, but not all. I do hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali tell Wendy it is about how it skis not how it looks :) I realize that women aren't always rational on that front. The Quest really isn't a real good looking ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 If looks are important, buy the best skiing ski. Take it to a local car "wrap" shop (where they cover cars with vinyl to make it a rolling advertisement). Have them cut a wrap for the ski's top surface using any graphics she wants (flowers, paisleys, her favorite colors or what matches her vest, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali Maybe find the ski that works best and then have a custom top sticker made to her design ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @oldjeep - great minds think alike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 I'll let her read all the advice. We will then make a logical decision based on what she wants :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali - Ski wraps designed by Terry Winter @TWhisper are very cool. Here's one he did for my wife: Here's one he did for my D3 Fusion: These are easy to put on so he can design, print and ship them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Murrski very cool. She already has custom made masterline handle (grey/pink fleck and pink for you fashionistas who want to know) Ski wrap could be the winter project. cheers Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 She has read the thread and she is very very excited by the ski wraps. She can't believe I haven't told her about them before. No mention about what ski to get!! cheers Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 my 14 yo daughter is luvin her Quest GS...and looking very controlled and comfortable on it (skiing at 30 mph). Quest is the more forgiving ski of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 9, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted August 9, 2013 I know nothing about D3's but (as you know) I've seen her ski and even coached her a bit, and I'd definitely go with the "more forgiving" option if there is agreement on what that is. The reason: She is strong as hell but still working on body position, a combination that can lead to some "interesting" crashes. A rock-solid ski could help minimize that, and thus indirectly accelerate her learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Than all that is fine, but what about the colour of the ski and what ski wrap design should she think of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali - we'll have to see a picture of the rest of the outfit to decide that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 9, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 Video will have to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 9, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted August 9, 2013 @Ali She's on her own there. I have the artistic skill of a recently-deceased donkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted August 9, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2013 I am not sure how the wrap would work... as pertains to the raised, silver D3 logo glued on the front of the ski. Not sure if you'd have to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted August 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 10, 2013 @davemac - I didn't remove mine. Terry's design had the Ball of Spray text with a collage of graphics around the text that went right over the D3 impression. The impression gets lost in the graphic and is a total non-issue IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 11, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 11, 2013 @Murrski wife is very keen, how do I contact Terry for designs? IMO a more important point Quest GS 65" is the choice. At 28/30 mph 15 off with a wing or without? cheers Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted August 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2013 @murrski How much does a wrap like that cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Murrski Posted August 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 11, 2013 @Ali @Waternut - Terry's email is: t e r r y w i n t e r 1 @ m a c . c o m. Cost will be dependent on design tme/complexity but plan on something between $100 - $150. Mine ran in the middle of that range but I didn't need shipping since we live in the same area. On the wing question - I'd say without wing initially then after 10-12 sets - give it a try to feel the difference. Most on the forum I think would agree that the skier should first feel the ski and know where you need to be on it to slow it down when sking at speeds less than 34mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ali Posted August 18, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted August 18, 2013 New ski is performing out of the box. No wing stock setup and she ran a new pb first set. A thank you message to you guys on you tube. cheers Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted August 19, 2013 Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 19, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted August 19, 2013 Woohoo! Go Wendy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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