Comments on: Recommended Skis for Senior Skiers 2026 (subscriber only) https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/ Everything for the 50+ Snow Enthusiast Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:01:32 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48875 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:36:16 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48875 I am 64 yr old woman with bad knees. I was surprised you didn’t have any DPS skis listed in your article. I ski out east and surprise bumps come out of nowhere. I purchased my first pair a out 10 years ago a d have not looked back. The dampening of the ski has saved me from painful skiing. I would also like to mention that the ski is very lightweight making it even better for my knees. They also can grip on icy spots like crazy! Please consider these the next time you recommend skis for seniors. Great all mountain ski, killer in all conditions !

]]> By: Anonymous https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48873 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:09:59 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48873 I’m a 66 year old subscriber and just looked at the ski recommendations you received from Realskiers. You note in the Frontside category the Stockli Laser AX as one of the recommendations. Stockli discontinued the Laser AX several years ago. The current model is the Montero AX, which is the offspring of the Laser. I’m guessing I’m not the first to point this out. I formerly skied the Laser AX and now have the current Montero AX. The Montero AX is a great ski, very compliant, and is literally the best ski I ever owned.

]]> By: Steve Eaton https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48708 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:02:50 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48708 I certainly fall into the senioo status at 77 years young. I am PSIA and teach all ages and levels of ability, I prefer a wider platform to work on. My teaching skis are Blizzard Brama 88 171 length. Recreation skis Dynastar free 108- 179 long or Nordica 104 Enforcer 179 long older version. Dynastar are surfy and easy to turn, with easy access to progressive edges. Nordica great all. Purpose ski with higher degree of carving ability. Teach in Western region.

]]> By: salomon https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48548 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:55:59 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48548 SeniorsSkiing’s 2026 ski selector is a mellow master’s roadmap—ditching aggressive beasts for forgiving Frontside gems like the Salomon Stance 84 that carve groomers with whisper-light effort, or All-Mountain East quiver-killers (Völkl Mantra 88 vibes) that handle chop without demanding peak mojo. Spot-on senior wisdom: Demo first, skip the too-long/wide/stiff traps, and embrace narrower waists for accurate lines that save your quads. Effortless turns for the golden years—pure piste poetry!

]]> By: Richard Kunz https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48543 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:34:26 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48543 In reply to Jim L.

Jim, I’m glad you found the right skis for you. I read my post and realized that I’d made a typo and should have said 84mm. I’m lucky to live near a 2,600 acre non profit ski area where we have 30,000 season pass holders. So we have lots of ski shops. I have noticed that in recent years there are fewer less than 85 mm width skis available on the racks. Industry trends? Age discrimination? The young skiers who use terrain parks all want wide skis as they do help when they land jumps.

]]> By: Jim L https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48516 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:24:59 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48516 In reply to Richard Kunz.

Long ago when I bought my prior skis, I promised myself not to purchase my next pair without a demo.
I ended up breaking that promise because no-one locally offered ANY demo skis narrower than 84mm and only one shop carried the ski I was interested in. Fortunately, this ski fit my needs perfectly.

]]> By: Richard Kunz https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48503 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:29:30 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48503 Wow, in my opinion this listing is suitable for advanced/expert skiers. Intermediate/recreational older skiers beware. Too many of us over estimate our abilities as we have aged. I average 60 days of skiing per season, ski regularly with senior citizens, and have owned/demoed many of the skis on this list. I am a retired NSP Mountain Host/Patroller. The biggest mistake I see while skiing are individuals who have bought their skis without demoing them first. The second mistake is being on a ski that is too long/wide/stiff. One ski quiver/all mountain are marketing terms. My experience is that older skiers seldom need a groomer ski taller than their eyebrow or wider than 85cm. Powder skis do need to be longer and wider. Groomer skis need a stiffer tail/powder skis need a softer shovel. Depending on your weight and aggressive style, there is a vast difference in each model of ski. Demo first, don’t have buyer’s remorse!

]]> By: Len https://seniorsskiing.com/how-to-select-your-next-pair-of-skis-2026/#comment-48499 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:04:10 +0000 https://seniorsskiing.com/?p=39141#comment-48499 Have the Volkl rt gs; but what about the stokli stormrider 88

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