How to improve as an adult

[newboots]

Could it possibly have something to do with being named "Blizzard Viva 810X TI IQ"?

Everyone I know who skied (or skis) it calls it "the Viva."

 

[hollyberry]

Much-beloved skis; women still wonder why they aren't still in the lineup from Blizzard.

I like the ski a lot. It is fairly steady and good for carving- not much chatter at all. My one complaint is that it is very heavy for its length compared to other skis I have demoed. It is also not that fast compared to other 160 skis I have tried.

 

[Tony S]

Counterpoint: Elan had a monocoque Black Pearl system ski in their line up years before Blizzard - and none of the women on this board remember it.

Well sure. It's not just the name, but a good name is a factor. Successful products often have some kind of a "handle" that people can grab easily. For example, when I say "the teal one," everyone knows I'm talking about the Rossi 4SK. No one called it that, I don't think. Just "You know, the teal one."

 

[Rudi Riet]

Well sure. It's not just the name, but a good name is a factor. Successful products often have some kind of a "handle" that people can grab easily. For example, when I say "the teal one," everyone knows I'm talking about the Rossi 4SK. No one called it that, I don't think. Just "You know, the teal one."

We all called it "the Gumby ski" back in the day. But yes: everybody knew exactly which ski you were talking about.

 

[Dolomitiskier]

Thanks to everyone contributing to this thread. Lots of good advice.
I also would like to inquire about adult focused ski carving technique camps / instructor recommendations in Europe?
Austria, Italy or Eastern Europe would be ideal.

I have had lots of positive experience with instructors in Italy. Love Kronschool (https://www.kronschool.com/en/ski-kronplatz/1-0.html) at Olang in Kronplatz/Plan de Corones. I’ve had some good private lessons with them and my kids do a week of ski school with them every year and always come back with new skills and stories!