Hello all! First time poster but long time lurker looking for some advice on picking up a new pair of skis
I'm an intermediate skier who has been learning pmts for about half a season. I'm 5'8 and about 155lb. I'm currently skiing a pair of Nordica Hot Rod Igniter (162mm, 123/76/107, partial side wall) which I bought from local craigslist about three years ago. I find it a little too short for me and the edge is not gripping very well, especially on the hard icy snow here in British Columbia.
As title suggested I'm deciding between the two (although other suggestions are also welcome). Actually I was set to buy the Rev 80 but I found out that a site is selling the Rally for the same price. I understand a narrower width would be a better choice to learn pmts, but I am also hoping this new pair can be my one skis quiver for the next few years, and I do want it to have better off-piste/all mountain/crud/new snow capability. I've read quite a few reviews lately and it seems that the rev 80 is more forgiving and relaxing, and has more rocker for the all mountain purpose; the rally on the other hand is probably a better carver and better option to learn pmts, but I worry if it'd be too stiff and too advanced a skis for me. And for either one, I supposed I should go for 170cm length? Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks !