Ski recommendations

[jsta281]

My wife slalom skis but skis very much like a beginner in that she pretty much gently moves in and out/over the wake. She is never going to try and advance her skill by any significant measure. What she skis on now is the generic ski that comes as a set of two skis with the one having the rear foot "strap". Because that ski is "fine" I'm not running out and throwing a bunch of coin down on a new ski but I think she might enjoy skiing a bit more if she was on something more "reassuring" so I am looking for something on the used market. Any suggestions? I also need something that would be a good ski to lean on, as I will now being trying to turn the younger generation of my family into skiers.

Suggestions?

[todda]

Even though you won't find it on the "used" market, you might want to look into the new HO-Freeride. It is an awesome ski for those wanting to go out to ski and have "fun" without the aggressiveness of a competition-level ski. Not a huge investment in $$ either.

[SkiTower]

it still has the rear toe plate (vs a boot) but I love my O'brien World Team. Better than a combo but still easy to ride. And it's been around for ever so should be pretty easy to find used.

[196 die hard]

Check out Ski It Again. Lots of great deals on used skis that will be perfect for her.

[ski4evr]

+1 on world team

[HS]

Check with Adrenaline Watersports . com and see if they still have a used World Team for sale

[jsta281]

Thanks for the recommendation I will look into the o'brien. I'm glad I asked because much of what you see are the wider skis like the outlaw. Any experience with these skis?

[Mikeski]

There are several good options these days. I would suggest a mid width ski not a narrow comp ski. These will perform as well as the old Obrien world team but they will be more stable and easier to deep water start. I keep a HO Burner in my ski locker. I use it whenever I am injured or whenever I have a newbie on board. Mine has double high wrap bindings but I would be just as happy with a rear toe strap. If you end up going with a rear toe strap I would recommend against the adjustable variety and go with a good old rubber one. Pay attention to the skier weight and try to get them on a ski that is the right size or slightly larger, don't put anybody on a ski smaller than recommended weight unless they are a "good" skier.