Head Kore 105 was a great suggestion! would have picked these up if I could, unfortunately the store didnt carry head. Ended up with a pair of Rossi soul 7s. Light, huge rocker tip(similar to wailer 112), alot of camber. Drawbacks may be shorter edge and soft tip, however they claim that this years ...

snowblades have too much shape, can't imagine dropping a knee. not just for kids though, they're pretty stout (check out the annual snowblade extreme comp at crested butte) I think you'd be better off with kids skis that are straighter. not familiar with ski boards

ex racer, so it needs to be able to rip under the lifts of Colorado on family days, but as always the goal is meadows and glades, 25% of which will be skinin' up the local pass
Is there one ski that can do it all?

Looking for some advice on buying new skis. Unfortunately they have to be alpine skis to tele on (I have about $700 in credit at a local alpine only shop). I've been at it for 20+ years, 215 lbs, 75% off piste. Here is some of my criteria: 100+mm waist, quick turning, stable at high speeds. I feel l...