word, if you're only just learning how to ski i'd probably go for something a bit stiffer than anthems or invaders. with those two you're gonna have to centre mount them which could be a bit hard for learning on, i dunno maybe it would be just as easy learning on soft centre mounted skis. either way don't expect to be able to go too fast on anthems. rossi scratches are good I forget what they're called now though / are rossis still being produced? the k2 silencer might also be a good option, slightly softer than the extreme and pretty cheap