There are many female skiers who have basic or alpine ski skills and want to try freeriding. But can she do it herself? There are many female skiers who are worried about this and cannot imagine what kind of thickness and characteristics they will be able to ride. In such a case, the pro shop is a reliable place to choose the skis that are suitable for your first freeride. The pro shop's advice is persuasive because it is possible to compare and evaluate products from multiple perspectives by integrating a wealth of accumulated knowledge and user feedback. In the 2023-2024 season, let's ask a pro shop who has a good opinion about skis that are strongly recommended for those who try freeriding for the first time and women who have just started.
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ARMADA | ARW 94
Not too thick, not too thin, just the right shape and easy to use in various scenes!
As with the ARV series, the ARW series has been renewed in size! This ARW94 is just the right shape, not too thick or too thin, and can be used from the park to the slopes and side country. I think it's a ski that is easy to use in various scenes because it has good glide.
Regardless of genre or category, we want you to enjoy skiing freely♪ A luxurious board that fulfills the selfishness of female skiers, whether it's leveling, parks, rough conditions, or fresh snow.
Of course, it's better to jump and play, and it's nice to ski, and if possible, I'd like to plunge into fluffy powder. I want to be particular about , so just looking at it on the lift makes me feel excited, and the graphics are wonderful ☆
Versatile ski that you can play on the slopes, powder, and park with this one. The basic structure is the same as the ARV106, but it uses poplar ash as the core material, and although it is lightweight at 750g, it has a solid footing so you can enjoy turning comfortably. The top tail is an edgeless and 3D shape Smirtech, which leads to good swing in powder and ease of butter tricks. The rocker isn't too deep and the camber is solid, so you can get on the board with confidence even when riding on slopes. Compared to ARV, the supple top tail will make you want to take more creative lines! Sizes are available up to 188 cm, so even men can enjoy skiing according to their preferences.
Reviewer PADDLE CLUB Staff / Koji Kato
ARMADA | ARW 116 VJJ UL
Great powder rides to on-piste carving Great versatility in all conditions
The reason for recommending this model is that it is lightweight and easy to operate, and not only can anyone enjoy powder riding, but even though it is a powder ski, it has good on-piste turning performance and versatility in all situations. The point is that it is expensive.
If I can't read the condition and can only have one, I will definitely bring JJUL with me. There is no end to its charms, but anyone can easily ride the best powder ride. ・Even on-piste or spring snow, you can easily turn with excellent operability. ・Although it is a powder ski, you can do sharp carving on the piste. ・In spite of being super lightweight, there is a sense of security and stability. ・Light operation such as park skiing is possible. (Jump tricks, butter, etc.)・By setting the SHIFT Bin, you can cover BC and slopes with one. …and *ZERO ARV116JJUL and ARW 116 VJJUL have the same specs but different cosmetics, so please choose the one you prefer as a unisex model.
The face is the best! ! The design of the board is also important for women. The simple and clean design gives off a mature feminine feel. But not only the design but also the performance of the board is outstanding. It has a lightweight core and is easy to operate. Also, if it is lightweight, you may have an image that your feet will not feel stable, but this board contains titanal, so it is a board that you can step on both on and off.
The 22/23 season has been a popular ski, and this season, light blue will be added as a new color. Although the weight is light, the skis are solid, so they can handle all-around in any situation.
Reviewer Shugakuso Hokudai Store Staff / Climbing and Ski Manager - Mr. Minoru Kojiguchi
ICELANTIC ｜MAIDEN 101
The beautiful design is highly rated!
MAIDEN 101｜D=136-101-126mm｜L=155, 162, 169cm｜R=14.5m(162cm)｜¥116,000
The moderate rocker shape brings out the control performance you want, and the flexible flex and lightweight wood core make tricks in the park easy! In addition, it is a free-riding model that can be enjoyed not only in the park but also on all terrains and has good sliding performance. Easy to handle from entry level to high-end skiers! The beautiful design is very popular with women. Besides, the evaluation from men is also high!
The MOTHER TREE has a firm tension even for a female model, and a flex that you can rely on even at speed. Matching various women. This is the model that I have been recommending for 3 years in a row in this pro shop project!
The flex and binding positions are designed specifically for women, and it is lightweight, easy to operate, and easy to handle regardless of the snow quality, so it is recommended for female freeskiers. Not only is it light, but it also has good stability and turns well on the slopes, making it a ski that can be enjoyed on a variety of slopes.
When you think of Salomon, you might think of skis that are a little heavy and solid (sorry if it's just me), but the QST series that has undergone a model change has evolved into a completely opposite ride.
The flexing texture of the skis has a "moist" feel that is typical of international brands. Anyway, it was a very impressive ski that bends beautifully from the top to the tail. As for operability, you can feel the quick operation at your feet. A long vertical turn can be pulled without the torque of the board getting in the way. It's a super honor student ski that can do anything. While many freeride skis have different personalities depending on their style, the QST series skis are suitable for a wide range of skiers!
The PANDORA series is a freeride ski that is intuitive to operate and lightweight, making it easy for female skiers to handle. In addition to 104, 94 is also recommended size.
Every type of PANDORA series has become a board with high reputation every year. The snow quality is particularly good at the ski resorts around Morioka, so the thickness of the compacted snow is not a concern at all. So I chose 110. Exquisite rocker balance and gentle flex in the nose will give you the opportunity to easily handle from powder to rough conditions. The tail side has a long contact surface and an effective edge, so you can finish the second half of the turn firmly. However, it is very easy to slide, so there is no problem with control in case of emergency. First of all, if you get up and ski comfortably, I think you can get a position.
In the 2023-24 season, it has undergone a major renewal, and the feeling has improved compared to last year's model. I think that it has become much easier to slide sharply not only on powder but also on compacted snow. Although it is relatively lightweight, the swing weight makes it feel even lighter, making it very easy to operate in powder and move well. I would like to recommend 180 cm for energetic women!
Recommended for women who want to pick up a free ski board from now on. ・It is light and easy to handle even if you are not confident in your physical strength. ・ Because it is soft, it
is easy to enjoy a little play if you bend the board . The prices are reasonable and easy to pick up!! There are other brands of skis with similar concepts, so I think it's fun to search for skis with designs that you like.
Originality and creativity that are different from other brands while being a major brand.
Experience value and quality unique to a long-established store. ELAN has long been a brand that produces very good skis, and in recent years the potential of freeskiing has been remarkable. In particular, this RIPSTICK is exceptionally easy to handle off-piste with carbon rods and SST sidewalls to increase stability while being lightweight! ! On-piste, the Amphibio system (both operability and stability are achieved by changing the amount of rocker on the inside and outside!), which is also used in ELAN's alpine model, provides gliding performance comparable to the demo model! ! Yet this lightness makes it a recommended all-mountain freeski for women! !
The RIPSTICK 94W is an asymmetrical ski with camber on the inside and rocker on the outside. This shape makes turns very smooth. In addition, carbon is used for the feet, making it a ski that is lightweight and stable at high speeds. It's easy to turn and light, so it's a recommended model for women.
A board characterized by operability like SL skis and high versatility that can be used from compacted snow to powder. Although the waist is modest at 105mm, the synergistic effect of the 150mm top and the shape of the tail like a fish's tail provides buoyancy and maneuverability beyond imagination in powder. The weight is modest, the board isn't too hard, and the top sheet has a cute design, so if you're worried about whether you'll be able to ride a board that's too thick, but you're not satisfied with a board that's too thin... or you're buying a freeski for the first time. Recommended for those who say.
