This is my first post here. And sadly, I'll have to start this post with an apology for how lost I'm going to sound. And probably for at least half a dozen naive-sounding statements/beliefs about skiing. Please bear with me!
I've read at least 50+ threads here (not to mention other reviews + forums), including the long Blizzard Bonafide review and all the pages/comments associated with it. But I need some serious help focusing in on where to start looking. And I've been off the mountain for so long it's both sad and embarrassing. I'll try to provide as much information as possible-- and please know that I really appreciate you taking the time to help a gear-noob out.