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Some of my fondest memories on skis are of racing my brother down Bretton Woods’ West Mountain to the base of the Zephyr Quad. \u00a0It was 2005 and I was on the latest and greatest Salomons (sent out to me in Boston by my ski-peddling-boyfriend in Colorado<\/a>) and my brother was on K2’s from 1993. \u00a0We were perfectly matched and good times ensued. \u00a0Ahh the glory days. \u00a0Anyway, winter is a’ comin’ so let me share with you my very top picks for the very best New England skis.<\/p>\n

Top Women\u2019s New England Skis<\/h3>\n

Beginner<\/strong> – The Elan Zest Ice QT: fun name, great ski. \u00a0You can depend on the Zest Ice QT to help you develop your skills and make turning easy. \u00a0It will stay faithfully by your side, or under your feet, until you’re cruising confidently down the blue runs. \u00a0The Elan Zest Ice QT is on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Elan<\/a>
The Elan Zest Ice GT comes complete with bindings for a very good price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intermediate<\/strong> – The Dynastar Exclusive Legend Idyll has it all. \u00a0It flies down groomed runs, bobs through the bumps, and floats like a bubble through powder. \u00a0It’s relatively lightweight and easy to manage. \u00a0With all mountain rocker it’s easy to get on edge and initiate turns. \u00a0The Dynastar Exclusive Legend Idyll is on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Dynastar<\/a>
The Idyll comes complete with bindings and is sure to challenge intermediate skiers in the best of ways, keeping them loving the ride while they advance to an expert level skier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Advanced<\/strong> – Go wild with the Nordica Wild Belle – 84mm underfoot might sound a little beefy, but it still can lay down trenches on any groomer. \u00a0It’s super stable and can plow through crud like it’s packing peanuts, surprising for a ski that is so lightweight. \u00a0Rock solid on ice, it holds an edge just as well as any similar men’s ski. \u00a0It’s available as an integrated system ski, or you can buy it flat and have any binding mounted on it. \u00a0As part of Nordica’s women’s sidecountry series, it works excellently as an AT ski too (might I suggest buying it flat and pairing it with Marker Tour bindings<\/a>?). \u00a0Pre-cut skins are also available<\/a>\u00a0(it uses the same skins as its brother ski, the Nordica Burner). \u00a0Check it out: Nordica Wild Belle Integrated Ski with bindings on sale here<\/a> – or – Nordica Wild Belle Ski on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Nordica<\/a>
Oooo la la — the Nordica Wild Belle will get the job done, whatever the job may be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Top Men’s New England Skis<\/h3>\n

Beginner<\/strong> – The 2012 Head Peak 72 is ready and able to meet the demands of beginner skiers. \u00a0Complete with a durable cap construction, it turns easily and instills confidence in every skier. \u00a0The Head Peak 72 is on sale, with bindings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Head<\/a>
The Head Peak 72 is ready to help you find your skiing groove and up your game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intermediate<\/strong> – The Rossignol Experience 83<\/a> offers stability and easy turn initiation that will have you smiling from the top of the mountain to the bottom. \u00a0Lay it on edge and let it fly, or take it easy and pick your way down challenging terrain – the Experience 83 is up for anything. \u00a0Check it out, the Rossignol Experience 83 on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Rossignol<\/a>
Traditional on-piste performance combined with modern early rise technology makes the Rossignol Experience 83 the top choice for intermediate skiers in the Northeast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Advanced<\/strong> – The Nordica Fire Arrow 84 ED<\/a>T is one bad ass ski. \u00a0It carves like a race ski, holding onto the slickest of icy snow, and at 84mm underfoot it’s ultra stable when plowing through crud or deeper snow. \u00a0The Nordica Fire Arrow 84 EDT comes with bindings and is on sale here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"2013<\/a>
Bold and beautiful, the Nordica Fire Arrow 84 EDT will exceed your expectations wherever you go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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