Below are SKI Profiles' Top 10 Best Women’s Beginner Skis for 2023 (aka the 2022-23 season).
Each ski has been chosen for it's ability to help new skiers advance their skills and become better skiers.
The following 10 are SKI Profiles' selections as the best women's beginner skis for the 2022-23 season.
#10 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: SALOMON STANCE W 80
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 90.5/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 124/80/106 (@167cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 14m (@167cm length)
Starting off the list at #10 are the Salomon Stance 80 W. These skis are wider than most in this list and offer up something a little different.
Still great for the beginner, particularly the higher end beginner, they are a great choice for anyone who sees a little off trail action in their near future and doesn't want to change skis when they get to that stage.
Score Details for the Stance 80 W
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
FLEX | 3.5 | 14/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 90.5/100 |
#9 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: K2 MINDBENDER 85 W
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 90.5/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 130/85/113 (@163cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 12.1m (@163cm length)
In at #9, we have K2's Mindbender W 85. These skis are the widest in this list and are a great option for anyone who sees freeride, powder or big mountain in their near future.
They're a bigger ski but still easy to turn and learn on - and then once you progress to that desired terrain, you'll have a ski you can continue to progress with on it.
Score Details for the Mindbender 85 W
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 4.0 | 20/25 |
FLEX | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
PRICE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 90.5/100 |
#8 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: HEAD EASY JOY
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 90.5/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 124/69/105 (@163cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber
TURN RADIUS: 11.6m (@163cm length)
Going from the widest ski at #9 above, the #8 ski is the narrowest on this list, the Head Easy Joy, with a waist width of just 69mm.
That narrow width coupled with a friendly flex and friendly price tag make these one of the easiest skis to ski and one of the easiest to buy.
Score Details for the Easy Joy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.5 | 18/20 |
CAMBER | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
PRICE | 5.0 | 10/10 |
WEIGHT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 90.5/100 |
#7 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: VOLKL FLAIR 72
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 91/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 123/72/104
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber
TURN RADIUS: 12.7 (@158cm length)
The Volkl Flair 72 is a very affordable ski, yet does not skimp on quality and delivers an excellent beginner ski.
Everything about the ski is tailored towards the novice female skier, and can steadily build up confidence. It has a very narrow waist, along with a short turn radius, which helps beginners work through their turns.
Beginners can trust in the edges of the Flair 72 and will gain confidence in their improving abilities as they go. These skis shine on-piste and will cruise down the groomers. With tip rocker and a composite core, these are durable skis that will enable inexperienced skiers to move towards intermediate status quickly.
Score Details for the Flair 72
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 91/100 |
#6 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: ROSSIGNOL EXPERIENCE W 76
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 91/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 123/76/109 (@160cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber
TURN RADIUS: 13m (@160cm length)
At #6, let's take a look at the Experience W 76 skis from Rossignol.
A great way to kick start your skiing progression, whether a complete beginner or a higher end beginner looking to get off the rentals and into their own set of skis.
Whether you're just graduating from the bunny slope or starting to hit the chutes at the top of the mountain, this ski should work well. It will perform best on groomers and mixed conditions, and late beginners and intermediates, in particular, will be thrilled with the way their skiing improves.
Score Details for the Experience W 76
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 91/100 |
#5 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: ELAN WILDCAT 76
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 92/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 127/76/104 (@158cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 13.9m (@158cm length)
Coming in at #5, we have the Wildcat 76.
Like all skis on this list, the Wildcat 76 have the right mix of qualities to ensure your skiing progression is as easy and painless as possible.
The Wildcat 76ers are also a great option for those looking to progress well beyond the intermediate level, without having to upgrade their skis too soon.
Score Details for the Wildcat 76
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
WEIGHT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 92/100 |
#4 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: BLIZZARD PHOENIX 7.2
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 92/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 119/72/102 (@160cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber
TURN RADIUS: 13m (@160cm length)
Coming in at #4 we have Blizzard's Phoenix 72.
The Phoenix 7.2 is a great beginner ski. They are easy to ski and offer the right mix for those looking to progress well past the beginner phase.
Score Details for the Phoenix 7.2
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 4.0 | 16/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 5.0 | 10/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 92/100 |
#3 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: ROSSIGNOL NOVA 4 CA
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 93/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 122/75/108mm (@154cm)
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 12m (@154cm)
If you're a beginner looking to get off the rentals and onto your own ski, the Nova 4 CA is a great transition to help you progress to the next level.
Designed to be easy to ski but still with surprisingly good performance for when you're starting to pick up more speed and start to lean more into those turns.
Score Details for Nova 4 CA
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 3.5 | 7/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 93/100 |
#2 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: ELAN SNOW
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 96/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 122/74/103mm
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 13.9m (@158cm length)
The cheapest skis on the list, the Elan Snow, aren't just a great beginner option because of their price.
They're also a nice friendly flexing, easy going ski, great for building confidence and progressing past that beginner stage.
Score Details for the Elan Snow
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 4.0 | 16/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 5.0 | 10/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 96/100 |
#1 WOMEN'S BEGINNER SKI
SKI: K2 DISRUPTION 75 W
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BEGINNER SKI RATING: 100/100
WIDTH DIMENSIONS (tip/waist/tail): 125/75/109
CAMBER: Rocker/Camber/Rocker
TURN RADIUS: 11.8 (@156cm length)
And finally, the #1 ski on this list, the K2 Disruption 75 W (previously called the Disruption 75 Alliance).
The Disruption 75 W are the perfect balance of flex, width, camber profile and turn radius to make progressing a breeze. And they do all of this at a very friendly price-point. What's not to love about that!
Another great option is the Disruption 76 W. They costs a little more (but still really reasonable), but are a great option if you're a more advanced beginner, looking for something that will take you further through your progression.
Score Details for the Disruption 75 W
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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WIDTH | 5.0 | 25/25 |
FLEX | 5.0 | 20/20 |
CAMBER | 5.0 | 20/20 |
TURN RADIUS | 5.0 | 15/15 |
PRICE | 5.0 | 10/10 |
WEIGHT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
TOTAL SCORE | 100/100 |
So there you have SKI Profiles' top 10 best women's beginner skis for 2023.
Hopefully one of the above will suit your needs well and help you on your journey through skiing progression.
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