G3 Jam Ski - Women's

One other factor to consider. The Jam has an early rise tip. That will shorten your effective edge, making the longer length easier to handle.

That's a tough one. I am a similar height, but heavier (145 or so) and I tend to ski mid 170s and find that to be my sweet spot. I'd guess that 156 would be too short, but you still might find the 166s too cumbersome as well. I'm seeing though that these are lighter and that might help quite a bit. If you had to go with one, I'd go with the longer as I'd think the 156s would be crappy on big lines and deep pow in the BC.

Your call. Either will work for your size/ability. The bigger questions are: Do you prefer shorter/quicker turns or hi-speed arcs? And, do you prefer trees/bumps or wide-open spaces?

The Naxo will work, but there are a number of other bindings that will match the downhill performance and be significantly lighter for the tour. Check out the Dynafit Radical ST.

Thanks! I'd say I'll be about 50/50 East/West. I haven't had a new pair of skis in 10 years, so I'm excited to get something that will rock any condition. Can the Zest handle the ice of the East?

Hey Christy, You're asking alot from a single pair of sticks. The Jam may just be up to the task. You can rip it hard on the groomers, but it has enough float for the soft. I would ask where "most" of your skiing is done (in vs. out, east vs. west). All around the Jams are great, if you are spending more time in the deep and out west you may want a bit more width (100mm maybe?). The G3 Zest would work for that situation.

Deb, The Jam in a 171 would be awesome, unless you are truly slowing down a ton and/or really like tight trees & slalom turns. The Viva would also work, especially if you are moving from a much narrower ski. I'd stay with the 166 in the Viva. Enjoy!