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Thanks for the input guys. I wasn't familiar enough with D3 skis to know which one would be good for someone on her level. I can get some screaming deals on HO's so I might demo a Couture and see how she likes it. Any input on the wider skis? Seems like there is a trend toward wide rides for intermediate skiers...

Awesome video! Love that I can actually study his form at this speed. Would be great to see other skiers styles. New to the ski scene and not to get off topic, but I don't know the difference between "west coast" slalom and other slalom styles. Is Terry Winter "west coast"?

I've been lurking and reading for a while now and finally decided to join. I figure if there is a group that can give some insight it's the ballers. I'm searching for a ski for my wife and am looking for opinions. Also wondering what all the ladies/men's girlfriends or wives on here ride. Some background: 5 feet tall, 110 lbs, all free skiing for now, but starting the course in the spring. She skis at 15off and 29-30mph (which will slow down when she starts the course). Here are some of the skis I have looked into: Obrien Prima 64", Obrien Synchro 63", Obrien Siege 64.5", HO Couture 65", HO Muse 65", HO Siren 63", Connelly SP 64". I know some of these skis are like apples to oranges, thats why I'm looking for opinions. For example, one concern I have is regarding the HO Muse. Great ski to learn on, but is she going to want something better in a year or two? Being that it is a wider more buoyant ski is it going to bounce across the wake instead of cut through it? A wide 65" seems like a lot of ski for how small she is. The 63" HO Siren seems more fitting being a wide ski (although it is hard to find since its discontinued). Also, I haven't found any reviews/opinions regarding the Obrien Prima (maybe too high end for her?). Thanks!