ecno Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Hey, My girlfriend has finally (after years of my guilt trips) said she'd get into skiing with me. She goes for a rip at the cottage every once in a while but now wants to take some lessons and maybe try and go through a course at some point. Question is, what ski would suit her best? She's 5'2", about 120lbs ish. I want to get her something that she could develop on and not have to replace in a year or two. I was thinking a women's CX 65", a Radar lyric 65", possibly a TRA 63", or maybe a TX. Any input is appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller brody Posted December 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2016 Radar lyric, my wife has one is a very good forgiving ski that that has the capability of getting into the course but is still very reasonable price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 27, 2016 Administrators Share Posted December 27, 2016 Pictures? : ) Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted December 27, 2016 Administrators Share Posted December 27, 2016 Seriously 65 or 66 inch. 63 inch is really for kids under 100 lbs Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecno Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 @Horton haha! Measurements: 120, 5'2" 34D, blonde... thats the best I can do... I was a bit skeptical of a 63" possibility so that's good to clear up. And a vote for the Lyric, that was my top choice but wanted some confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dbski Posted December 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2016 Just bought my wife a 65" Lyric for Christmas. She is a beginning course skier, -15, 28mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted December 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2016 +3 for the lyric! My wife is 5'2" and 105. She skis on a 65" and works perfect for her in the course and open water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skihard Posted December 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2016 Bought my daughter a Lyric a couple years ago and she loves it! Very versatile all around ski. Put double set of bindings on it for her and she's a happy kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted December 27, 2016 Supporting Member Share Posted December 27, 2016 Never heard of someone disliking the Lyric. Very good and safe choice. You may also consider a custom-fit Eagle life vest. A lot of standard ones are not super-comfortable for D and above. Comfortable gear is huge for staying interested! (Yeah yeah, insert hilarity here. But this is good advice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted December 27, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 27, 2016 You may also look into the HO TX. Super user friendly, available in a men's and women's version, and in the Superlite construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecno Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 @Than_Bogan thanks for that advice, keeping interested is critical haha. @ALPJr I have a TX of my own, it's decent for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted December 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2016 My first wife took some convincing to go skiing. I met her replacement at the lake, who gets cranky if she doesn't get to ski enough. I don't think I need to specifically spell out my advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted December 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2016 @ALPJr I don't think they make a TX 65" Superlite, good ski but no "lite" version for lighter skiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted December 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2016 I just looked at the HO site, @Bill22 is correct. The CX comes in a 65" superlite though. The womens models don't appear to be superlite, and the TX superlite is just 67 and 69. I beleive the TX is the wider version, so maybe a little better suited for her, but CX is still a good crossover ski. So, would the superlite CX be better, or a non superlite TX (which would be avilable in a womens model?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted December 28, 2016 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2016 TX or Lyric (just my two cents) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markn Posted January 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 1, 2017 Found a 2013, 66 inch Radar Strada (new display model) on Ski-it-again for a great price for my wife. No course skiing, but she loves it. Easy, forgiving and more ski than she will ever need. I slapped on my binders and after one practice pass, ran 28, 32, 35. I was shocked at how it generated speed and was stable in the turns. Very versatile ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted January 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'm surprised no one has posted with the inverse of this subject: "Skier Needs a Girlfriend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Thomas_Gustafson Posted January 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 1, 2017 @ecno there is really only one ski out there which you should consider and it is Radar´s butter knife 65". It is by far the best ski you can get for your girlfriend especially if she eventually wants to learn the slalom course. You will make life so much easier for her on this ski and she will learn so much faster. She can use it easy up to 30mph. I recommend this ski for a lot of my students and it makes my work so much easier and they learn in now time. It is the best ski for the least amount of money! You will not regret buying this ski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MuskokaKy Posted January 3, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 3, 2017 @Thomas_Gustafson is there much a difference between the butter knife and Katana? took the Katana for a rip this year while waiting for new bindings on my senate and it was a blast to ride. I would recommend that ski to anyone getting into the slalom game. #radar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted January 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2017 @MuskokaKy did you free ski the Katana or take it in the course? Speed, line length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted January 4, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 4, 2017 Even though the Katana was not necessarily designed for shortline slalom, Mike Gile couldn't help himself and took one out for a rip last summer and got to the six ball at -35 and 34 MPH. This was on a rock stock ski with the standard non adjustable fin. Mike was chastised for not sacrificing his body and just throwing himself at the six, the boat crew would have liked to see that! It is definitely course capable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MuskokaKy Posted January 12, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 12, 2017 @Bill22 i did both actually. ran a few open water passes and then ran two on the course. line-22 speed 32. was looking for something to have around for my friends who aren't great skiers but are good enough you know...I felt a lot of stability and a lot of water underneath me. my buddies would be looking for something like that i think. Also watched a vid / pics of @jMacSkis rippin a butterknife for a promo vid i think. He made the ski look fun for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted January 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2017 After hearing so many positive comments from trusted ballers, I went out and got my new girlfriend the Lyric. Thanks to everyone for their advice. She can't wait to try it out and is very excited for the ice to melt. Oh and thanks to @Horton for this great site that allowed me to meet the awesome @Shell. Skiing GF's are not a myth they do exist!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MuskokaKy Posted January 16, 2017 Baller Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sweet ride! congrats @Shell !!!! @RAWSki that should keep you in the good books for a while ;) #radarnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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