4FRNT Skis Turbo Ski - 2010 BCS

I needed to get my order placed today and ended up going with the 189. I'll probably keep my 185 Rossi scratch Bc's as my midwest ski and just pray for snow when I'm out west.

I needed to get my order placed today and ended up going with the 189. I'll probably keep my 185 Rossi scratch Bc's as my midwest ski and just pray for snow when I'm out west.

I think the 182 would be fine for your weight/hieght. The 189 is a wider ski (+4mm at waist) with less of a sidecut. As an ex-midwesterner having a versatile ski is important because you never know what the snow condition will be when you travel. If you only planned on using this for powder days, 189 would be the way to go.

Too much ski for you? Depends on your level of expertise. Probably not though. I'm 6'4", 230 lbs and spent a full season on the 182's and absolutely loved them. I spent many many more days on these skis than my K2 Obsethed's. Never again will I buy anything but 4FRNT. Also, think about mounting them with the Deadbolts...

Both are great skis, when it comes to skiing in the bc. If you like to carve your turns, and are going to be playing off the terrain features (spinning and stuff)I would go with the VCT. If you like to slash/slarve your turns, and are going to be skiing and airing stuff out facing forwards, I would go with the EHP. The main difference I felt between these two skis is the way that they turn. The VCT turns like a GS ski, you can make short or long turns and really arc them out and lay them on their side. The EHP skis like a reverse sidecut ski, where it's really hard to lay them over, most of your turning is going to be sliding out your turns or slarving. The EHP is much better in powder though because of the shape and rocker.

I own 182 turbos, and 186 EHPs. Both skis are awesome, and both are relatively versatile. If the ski is truly for backcountry, especially if you plan on touring, I would shoot for EHPs. However, if you have any more information on the type of skiing exactly that you plan on doing, or if you could name a few other skis that you have or like, I might be able to help you more!

Might be too late for this reply to help but...

I respectfully disagree with Ryan. Unless you are just getting into skiing, the 182 would be fine. Keep in mind that the turbos have a big twin tip, as well as slight rocker in the tip. Both of those decrease the running length and make the ski... ski shorter than it sounds. However, I'm sure you would like the 175 length as well, but I think the 182s would be ideal.

I think the 182's would be a bit long.

Just in case you're still in the market after a few months...It depends on your skill level. If you know that you like the 175, you can't go wrong. However, remember that the turbo has a big twin tip and slight tip rocker (or early-rise I guess), both of which will make it ski a little shorter. That said, if you're a good skier, you might enjoy the extra length of the 182.

Just a follow-up, I went with the 182 and am really happy. They have plenty of stability in longer turns and are fun and playful in tight spots. For a ski to use in crappier snow conditions, the increased agility is nice. I'm happy with my choice and I'd get the same length again given the opportunity.

189 for sure!

You should be pretty good on a 189 if you like the 86 Ren. If you are only looking to ski super tight trees with the Turbo you could go to 82, but otherwise go 89.

I would say the 175 would be pretty good for you if you're on the 177 G3s.