Slalom Sue

Thank you @Horton, and @101driver that’s really good advice and guidance on other skis. I really appreciate it too. Very interesting about my current D3 and the extra strength required ball to ball, I didn’t know that. I do like the idea of a slightly wider and stable ski. Great tip about using my current binding for a demo, that’s a fantastic tip. I made the mistake back in the early 90’s buying the top ski which was way beyond my abilities. Unfortunately last season, I discovered recently that I was using an old rope; my skipper confessed when he heard about my injury. So that may well be a factor. I’m definitely on the case now and a new rope. Thank you @Dragotoo for your comment on this. Absolutely noted. 🙏 Thank you again, so much. @Horton Oh the advice that the suggested skis would also be easier on my joints is music to my ears and critical to my decision. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this insight. 👍😊

Confession time for my first post. I’ve been using the same D3 Custom X, 67” for 14+ years (is that bad? Lol!). I absolutely love this ski, it’s awesome but even I have to admit, it is looking old. What would you do? And if I changed it, what would be a good equivalent so that I could jump straight on and perform. My PR is 6@52kmph, 18:25 (15off), but usually happy just running at 48kmph consistently, once I’ve dusted off the early season cobwebs that is. I am approaching 60 sooner than I like and I am starting to experience elbow issues and other aches and strains. Have you noticed that Injuries used to come and go; now they seem to come and stay, sigh, not fair….. Anyhoo, it means I still want to ski for as long as I can, while not pushing my luck by trying to break new records. So I’m also looking into the S line bent handle and fresh line, recommended by a fellow skier. Any thoughts on a recommended skis is welcome. Thank you for your thoughts in advance.