realskiers

brussell

I would go with a carver for "your" ski and then rent wide skis for any days when the conditions or the desire lead you off-trail.

I think you need a softer ski for first trips off-piste. Michael is probably a better source, but the original Volant Chubb was a good ski and they brought that ski back a few years later (but I think there were two Chubbs at that time and you would want the more forgiving one).  Depending on weight, the blue Salomon (Pocket Rocket?) would be another good choice, but it was pretty soft.  I'm sure there are others, but I'm just not that knowledgeable about "first powder skis."