I am a female skier, 32, 5'1, 145 lbs. I consider myself an intermediate recreational skier, skiing groomed blues and easy blacks, 10-15 days a year. I am a slow tempo skier with generally short to medium radius turns and learned traditional technique skiing as a child. I have one season of PMTS learning using the books and videos. Right now I am working on the phantom move, foot pull back and pole push.
My current skis are 10+ years old, the Head Cyber X 18L at 160 cm and I think it's time for a new pair. I demoed the Stockli Spirit Motion at 157 cm this winter and liked it very much but the price tag made me wince.
Would the Head X-Shape STX at 156 cm be appropriate for me? I'm also looking at the Head MYA 3. Any other suggestions for a women's PMTS learning ski are greatly appreciated.