realskiers

Hey David.....body armour....nix it.....Lessons..aff irmative....get them....preferably with Harb and might I add..John Clendenin. Both of these super hero's will get you scoffing at green runs. BTW....we all fall...no matter what our skill levels are. It's in our nature to dance with the mountain....sometim es you lead...sometimes the mountain does!

As far as the choice of skis...demo demo demo...

I can tell you Volkl's tadintionally have a very different feel to me. They fell like they require more attention to each turn....one might say, a bit less forgiving, at least that has been my experience with them. My weight at 156 lbs may have something to do with that for sure. That's why demo whenever possible and don't rush into a choice.

best,
G