You can't go wrong with an original. That's what's so great about O'Brien's set of slalom skis, appropriately named the Traditional ($119.99, www.obrien.com) - they have that traditional shape, "just like dad learned on," as O'Brien says. With fully adjustable pinch-slide bindings, and a length of 68 inches, just about everyone will enjoy skiing on these. The composite construction makes the Traditional skis durable for years to come.