skis

Question
is there a diffrence between men and women skis i just bought a pair of atomic beta carv 9.18 skis but found out there a womens ski will this give me problems or is it ok to use them

Answer
There used to be a simple answer for this but not any longer. Yes there are often differences between men's and women's skis. Usually it means the front of the ski is a little softer for an easier turn initiation and that the mounting point of the ski is a little farther forward to facilitate a better distribution of pressure in the ski. Sometimes it is a totally redesigned ski with differing sidecuts, etc.

As to whether this will give you problems is debatable. Not all men and not all women are shaped the same or weigh the same or ski the same way. For example I am under 150 lbs, just over 5'11" and ski as a finesse oriented (rather than power) expert. I have often used women's or soft flex race skis as my tool of choice. And I would love to be able to ski as well as a female World Cup racer, that's just no in the cards.

So to answer your question properly I would need to know similar information (height, weight, skier style). Also does the ski that you are referring to have the following information on it;?

Dimensions: 114-68-99
Turn Radius: 15m @ 170cm (what length is your ski and what is the turn radius.

This ski is rated as an all-round carver. Excellent tracking properties with optimal edge-grip and easy to control even in difficult conditions. It is not a high speed ski for hard snow or a deep powder performer but generally a good middle of the road ski for someone who wants consistent groomed run performance. If you have the 9.18W the only difference between that and the men's version that I can find out are the two characteristics that I mention at the start of this reply. Most reviewers suggest that it is a good all-round carving ski that will help you progress, they have a light feel on your feet and the ladies model is lighter and more forgiving.