Armada JJ Ski - 2010 BCS

On the left pair is a picture of the topsheet. The right pair is a shot of the base of the same skis.

If you want big mountain and pow for your height the 195 is the way to go

I have 185 cm JJs mounted with Axls. Mine are mounted with Scarpa T-2s which have a midsole mark on them mounted over the mounting line on the JJs. I loove the combo. My friend had his mounted about 3 CMs back from that point. I don't like that quite as well, but they still ski great.

If you are under 140 Lbs, the 175 would be great. Especially if you are on alpine gear, the 165 will be way too short at 5'9" tall unless you weigh about 90 Lbs! The 175 probably only has 150 CMs or so on the snow on a groomer. They are so easy to ski and ski short that going too short would be very easy. I'm sending my 185s to my son in Alaska, and will get a new pair. He weighs about 145 Lbs, at 5'8" tall. We have them mounted with telemark bindings (Axls, see review above). BTW, buy them for the crud, but you wont ski anything else. I have 60 days in this year, 3 on other skis...and all three days I wished I'd had my JJs, and those were dedicated bump days, here in Utah.

175 will be right choice for you. I'm 5'7" expert skier and I have 175. I would prefer 180, but they don't make JJs in this length. I've mounted bindings on Armada's recommended line. I mostly ski powder and it's great.

I am an expert level, 195# very fit male and the 185 is plenty of ski for me, so I thinkit would be too much ski for someone your size. Talk to ski mechanic about possibly mounting the binding a couple of centimeters farther forward than normal, which will make the ski easier to turn in the bumps and trees. That said, the elf-shoe-rocker technology really works - they are very easy to turn/smear/surf.

I'd say the two are pretty close to comparable. I've skied them both, and would be happier with either. The JJ's seemed lighter to me. But if you skied the S7 you skied the JJ as a rule of thumb.

The 175 is going to ride like a much shorter ski. What sorta conditions/where do you ride at? I'm 5'11", 175 and an expert (cough, cough) skier. I ride the 185's myself, but I think you could get away with the 175. I'd say the 175 is good for where you are now, but the 185 might be good for where you want to go. If your happy, or don't plan on becoming a full time ski-bum-rat, get the 175 and ride the crap outta them, if your looking to step up with 50+ days a season, go 185, and hang on till you get them down.

They ski short due to the rocker, and are extremely playful and quick. Go longer. I Have the JJ's mounted with Marker Baron's for touring. If the ride down is more important than the hike up, then these will do everything you need in a touring ski. Not as light as Black Diamonds, but once you ride them, you will thank yourself for skinning with the extra weight.

for this year, the 185cm is the biggest size, which you would need. Look out for a 195 cm AK/JJ coming out next year. its big.

Yeah, I just saw the 2012 versions, they come in 165's, I'll probably go with those. or will those be too small for i am still growing.

yes, they would. They might be a touch big, but you have to remember that they ski a bit shorter than the advertised 175cm length, this is do to the rocker profile.

sounds like the jj's would be perfect for you. They handle all of those conditions exceptionally well.

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The JJ's have a stiff flex, allowing you to power through high speed scenarios and stomp cliffs. The rocker is pretty significant though. add that to the stiff flex and what you have is a stable, yet playful profile.

You should get the 185's. You will be able to manage them now, at your size, but you'll also be able to grow into them, becoming more comfortable as the skis help you progress. By the time you are done growing you'll know how to ride those things anywhere. Also, they are the best skis for snowbird, hands down.

Hi Rob, I am 6'0" and weigh 210 and ski the 185s. I mostly ski in the WA Cascades, but I also ski eastern WA and ID, and I go cat skiing every year in BC. Fat, floaty skis are great in this environment, and the JJs turn very quickly for their size. Very quickly. As you would expect, they are not great on hardpack, and you have to remain alert on cat tracks as they have a tendency to catch an edge due to the relatively short length of sidecut. For that reason, I don't consider them a one-ski-quiver kind of ski for out here. For your weight range, I strongly recommend the 185's, but mount the bindings a bit fwd of where you normally mount.

BTW, I am a telemark skier and I have no problem riding these thru soft bumps - they are that quick. When I was cat skiing in BC last spring, the lodge owner's son was riding JJs...

It sounds like you could go either way. They do ski quite a bit shorter than the actual length. If you have skied on 183 cm's before, than the JJ 185's will be much easier to manage. If you are a solid skier, and can handle some bigger rides, than you can surely benefit from the 185's, especially on any deep powder days.

The 185cm would fit you well. I'm about your size, and I use them for everything, including couloirs. The best part about them is they ride exceptionally well on hard, choppy snow. Of course they rip in the pow! Great touring ski as well.

choose the JJ or CRJ. they will offer variety in your quiver and the ability to change up the skis depending on the conditions. nothing like replacing an old set of skis with something that is exactly the same. these will give something to ride in the upper elevations at the resort.

175 cm JJ is going to make you a hero. Early rise tip and tail will make it ski shorter, so you'll be fine going for a longer ski than you'd normally consider.
For powder skiing, and any type of skiing for that matter, if you charge hard and like to go fast, it's best to have a ski that is taller than you.
If you really think it's too much, you could also look into the 4FRNT CRJ at 172cm.
The SFB or Hellbent is a very different ski than the JJ or CRJ. Early rise and early taper in the JJ and CRJ make for great crud busting, and no chance of catching an edge. The 'bents and Bacons have a traditional sidecut, and will give you a more "hooky" feeling coming into a turn. This will allow for a more playful feel in powder.
I feel that the early taper combined with a little camber underfoot offers the best combination of hardpack and powder performance.
The JJ or the CRJ would be the best choice if you want one ski that will make you a hero in any type of snow.

Keep in mind it's not a true length due to the reverse camber in the tip and tail. Unless your in the deep stuff they will not have their true running length engaged. Outside of powder your looking at them riding almost 10 cm shorter. I'm 5'6 and my 175s still feels short (even in powder). This is an amazing all mountain ski, is extremely playful, and will turn on a dime in the tight trees of the east, but with your stats in would go with the 185.

If you get the 185 you'll be able to go faster, and stomp bigger. Go for a ski that's taller than you. You're tall enough to go for the 185, and your weight will not be that much of a factor.
I really don't think 185 will be too long at all, and will keep you more centered and stable in choppy conditions.
175 may feel a little short, due to the large amount of tip and tail early-rise.
It'll be easy for you to get used to a longer ski, but if you're on something too short, you're going to feel like you're wheeling out and not have that stability of a longer running length that is necessary for fast speeds, big drops, or railing big turns on steeps.
If you're going to be in tight trees more than anywhere else, a 175 might be better for you, but the 185 will still make snappy turns and be responsive enough to make those emergency snap-turns you need to avoid those thick maples.
Enjoy!

I agree 175!!!

these are really nimble but for the east... get the 175

I would suggest the 175, typically I would say go 185, but you are pretty light and the east coast's conditions dont make it necessary to go with the bigger ski. The 175 will be a fun, nimble ski for banging out laps in the trees, or on the groomers. 185 might just be too long for that east coast hardpack.

175 & 185.

Axls if you'll be doing any sort of backcountry riding. Hammerheads are the only other binder I'd consider for these skis. If you're considering getting this ski, you are probably a fairly aggressive skier, and for that, you want an aggressive, responsive, and active binding. 22 Designs Axl and Hammerheads are truly the best out there if you've got 75mm boots. If you're into the NTN thing, they would be a fine set to throw on the JJ.
I opted for the Bluehouse Maestro instead of the JJ, because they're made right here in Utah, and have much better customer service. The 189cm Maestro is a better size for me, at 6' 150 lbs, and I love how they ski in crud, powder, or groomers. One ski quiver. I have Bomber Bishop bindings on mine, but I think Hammerheads would be just as good. Maestro's come in a 178 length, too, so they're a great ski for anyone, except real short people.
Early rise, early taper tip and tail, flat camber. 134/118/131.
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Enjoy, whatever ski you may choose. Happy turns!

i have mine mounted with hammerheads and it's a great resort setup.

I also have mine mounted with hammerheads and love them. I ski them on east coast groomers and boilerplate all the time and they ski as well as my 172 Volkl T-rocks which are now collecting dust in the basement (the learning curve with transitioning to the JJs was non-existent). Yet to test them on powder but pretty sure they'll be ok there.

My mind is blown by how well these things ski out here! Can't wait to get them into something deeper.

FYI - I have the 185s (I'm 6'0" and 160 lbs). Mounted boot center (forget about chord center with these skis...you'll be really short on tail length). I bounce around between setting 3 and 4 on the hammerheads with these skis, depending on conditions. 4 for quick edge transfers, 3 for big turns or ice where I need to hold position more.

depends on your ability get a boot that's comfortable and has a flex that matches your ability.

Assuming that your getting the jj's your a pretty advanced skier. The atomic nukes are very good and have stiff flex so you can control the ski much better. The full tilt seth morrison boots. If you don't want to spend as much money go for the rossignol zenith 120 flex. Then there is also the b squad rossingol 130 flex. Tracker int atomic is also a very nice boot.

I might say 179 is too short, but where are you riding and what kind of skiier are you?

http://www.departmentofgoods.com/4frnt-skis-ehp-ski-fts0030
I was also looking at those, would 179 be too short?

185 for the jj. i'd go longer like 189-195 for your height

go with 185. rockered skis feel a little shorter cuz of the contact points. im 5'8" 175 and i ride 185s.

With rockered skis you dont need to mount as far back since your tail lifts off the snow earlier. You should use the factory recomended mounts unless your a super aggressive skier, then you might concider mounting forward of the recomended spot.

Since they have rocker they will ski much shorter than they actually are. There are rumors about a Jumbo JJ with a 195 size, but that has not been confirmed. Another ski that would work as a specific pow ski would be the bentchetler. Its 123 underfoot so it'll be better in the pow and there will be a shipment of 192 bentchetler's coming in around beginning of december.

Armada tends to put the mounting point further up. There is a 4-5.5 cm difference between my 191 Armada ANT & 194 Dynastar Pro XXL, which are skis with similar length, stiffness, camber & width. I have friends that love this Armada JJ ski though, I would suggest asking a shop tech for the best spot for the riding you wanna do..

What bindings do you use now? I like the 22 Designs Axl's and the RT Bulldogs (my favorite, very adjustable and step in/out) as they both can be adjusted to a very active setting and they both have very good tour modes (the Axl's tour mode is a bit easier to use, I think).

If you plan to do much touring i would go for the G3 targa elle but if you just ride resort id chose the Black diamond O2 or the Rotellfela R8.

this years jj has the ar50 sidewall. this means that there is cap construction in the tip and tail and sandwich construction under the foot. This means that the swing weight will be overall less

There are no changes to the JJ besides the topsheet graphic. If I were you, I wouldnt upgrade to the current model if you have the 09-10 model, they are the same skis

Go for the jjs they are a better made ski with a shorter turn radius for tight trees and moguls.

get the jjs over the s7s. the other options you're looking at are not too different from your obsetheds and are not worth changing. Get the JJs, thay have every single technology you could want in a ski. the S7s are very similar but the JJs seem to overpower them, at least thats what most people say.

Hi there..wondering if you got this ski for tele...I'm in the same place...but worried the 175 is a bit too much ski in tele stance..I'm 5.9 ; 160...but ski all my other ski's in the 165-175 range ( S3 169 and Icelantic Keeper 167)

i think these would work as a telemark ski and there are people you use it as one. they are very versitile so it would work as a resort/backcountry ski. rocker dosn't take much getting used to it just makes pow a lot easier.

I own both and have solId experience riding them in all sorts of conditions. 1st off it depends where you ride. In the Pacific NW, the Chets are the king in powder. I love my JJs but with the heavy wet snow the Chets just ride it so much better. As for all mountain non pow days I prefer my JJs. Both are very playful and can turn in the tighter of situations. Its a total toss up but I will say the JJs are awesome but the Chets are amazing.

bentchetles have a lot more rocker. They are both very versatile skis but the 'chets float better than the jj's. as far as i know the flex is similar. if you ski more pow get the chets if you ski alot of backcounty in variable snow conditions get the jj. If i were you, I'd get the 'chets because the turn radius on the jj is so short. on groomers i prefer to ski down the mountain not across it. I would also want the one with better powder preformance.

i think your breaks might be able to clear find out before you buy wider brakes

Hey John,

Marker for sure makes wider brakes for those. They are called the Marker Royal Family Replacement Brake. Backcountry is currently sold out of them in all sizes except the 90mm. However they are made in a 110 and 132mm as well. Good news is you can order straight through Marker, http://www.markerusa.com/.

the logos on the sidewalls aren't aligned completely on last years jj but yours look really far apart so they may be defective cosmetically but not performance wise

Yes. If your going to be skiing them in the west it might be a little better to go with the 185. They ski a lot shorter than a 185 because they have a lot of rocker. With the turn radius at a shockingly small number of 12 m then turning should be absolute no problem. When your skiing those steep bowls the 185 will be nice because stability

if it helps, i can't speak from experience, but i am a little taller and heavier (about half an inch or an inch, and a few pounds) than you and am getting the 185s. From everything I have read they will still turn on a dime at that length (good for the trees), and will be more stable on steep terrain (if you're making a few turns) and on the track back to the lift...what length are you on now and how does that feel for you

I have! I mounted the jj's w/ the tlt ft 12's. A great combo. I just made the switch from a tele set up. Amazing!!! I highly recommend it.

If your using these at a resort or on any hardpack, what you may want to consider is you like skiing down or across the mountain. The jj has a turn radius shorter than most all mountain skis so if you want to ski down the mountain get the bent chetler. Even though it is fatter than the bibby pro, it should be easier to turn on groomers. It the floatiest of the three and is one of the best powder twins on the market. All three skis sell out pretty quickly so you might want to decide quickly before all of them are out of stock. Don't worry about length, you a tall guy and rocker(reverse camber) will make the skis seem a lot shorter. So get the 192's for the 'chets,the 185 jj's,or the 190 bibby pro's. If you decide on another ski with lots of rocker, get something in the high 180 to 190cm size range. If you are just looking for a powder ski there are ski there are several skis that will float better, like the hellbent, pontoon, ep pro,and kuro.

they will probably be fine in soft snow but not so great in firm conditions or on-resort. They are even more flexy side to side then the Dukes, as they are higher off the ski, more plastic, etc... For touring the Fritchis climb way better than the Dukes however.

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It is really just personal preference. Some people like to sink into the powder. with the arg youll sink in like an inch and it will be easy to ski. With the jj youll sink in a little more, get more face shots and everything good about powder. But the real thing you have to look at is that it's not going to be those same snow conditions all the way down. Somewhere along the line it will be hardpack or even ice so the jj will be a lot better choice i think.

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The tail rocker can be a pain on kick-turns and are impractical for digging your skis into the snow and attaching to your pack; for touring you're better off with a flat-tail ski.

If you intend to use them to tour late season or in europe you'll also find the inability to fit a ski crampon a slight inconvenience.

If you intend to ride them on the hard stuff the duke/baron are really the only suitable binding options (other AT's have too much lateral slop) - making for a pretty heavy set up.

That said I have them mounted with dukes and use them for day-tours - so they can work.

They would be great for touring and would work great if you got to ride deep stuff coming down.

they would definitely work as a touring ski. they are really light and nimble and would be great to tour in.

not well. consider recommended mounting point back 5 from center. you could get away with a bit above that too.

JJ's for sure! They're a much better ski overall than the s7, and you'll definitely be happy on them this winter. I've skied them a ton and have no complaints.

.....I'd go for the 185's. I'm 5'9 and 165lbs and went with the 175 JJ's when they first came out, as I ski a lot of tightly treed areas.
I definitely should have gone for the 185's. In the pow they are incredible, but on the groomers say feel a little too twitchy. Still - they are an amazing ski. They are sooooo fun for the type of sking I like, (deep pow, trees, pillows) and they make me a hack like me look like a pro. They take a run or two to get used to them, but then you'll never go back.

Having skied the 175s for a season, I concur with the answers above: get the 185s. It skis very short and because it is so lightweight, the 185s shouldn't seem like too much ski.

Cheers

ok i would completely disagree. this guy is 5'7 that is not very tall. 185 is a BIG ski, just under six feet long. i would say because these are so wide, you will be fine with the 175 length.

Definitely get the 185. They ski short have a quick turning sidecut and are light. They will feel long when you want them too but when you need to make quick turns they feel like a 170 slalom ski. The 175 is a good ski for even smaller women.

Get the 185. If you like the 183 Gotama you will really like the length of the 185 JJ. 175 will feel pretty short because of the rocker. The ski doesn't feel as huge as it is..don't get me wrong, it float amazingly welly in pow, but it doesn't feel like you have Hellbents on your feet or anything.

I had a similar issue that you did. I'm also 6'2" and 200lbs, and frankly the _length_ was what made my decision. The longest the JJ's come in is 185, and one of the things about being taller is that front/back stability becomes an issue on shorter skis, especially in the backcountry when the snow isn't super-dry. It's also worth noting that the 2010 CRJ's stiffened up the tail a little.

For this reason, I went with the 4frnt CRJ's, which come in 189cm.

Ha Ian provo answered my question ;)
I think i know what ski i will be ordering.
The JJ's!!!!! thanks Ian :D

Out of all those you mentioned, I believe the jj's are the stiffest. With your size, you need a good stiff ski that won't wash out on you. I would recommend the 185cm jj for sure. You will be able to turn those things on a dime, and, the design of the skis along with the nice rockered tips will keep you floating through the powder, guaranteed.

The bent chets. Both of them ski amazing. Choosing between these would only be because of personal preference towards a stiffer ski or your depending on your weight. The JJ's have a smaller turn radius, but the bent chet's can turn amazingly short. Skiing the 183 chet would be pretty close to skiing the 175 jj because the jj is a stiffer ski than the chetler. The bent chetler would be a little better for skiing crud and powder. Both of them are amazing for stomping cliff's because of the two point contant you'll land nice and centered not going over the handle bars.

I dont feel like the Bros or the LibTechs are too short and like their length. Im surprised to hear the rocker doesnt have a huge impact, seems like a lot of people recommend getting them longer because of the rocker. I was only considering the 185cm if the rocker made it feel as short as some people make it sound. I think im going with the 175cm. Thanks!

go for the 185cm so you can charge! you'll be able to turn them on a dime.

If you feel like your PMgear BRO's or your LibTechs are too short then you could try the 185. If you already like the length of skis you are on, keep in mind that the rocker on this ski will make it feel slightly shorter in some circumstances but the rocker is not a huge impact on this specific ski. So, if you like the length you are currently on, get the 175. This is a matter of total personal preference. Since you are EC, I would suggest 175.

I have the jj's and have skied the bent's twice... the bents are awesome for the fluff, and even though they wearnt as good on the hard pack, they wer still some fun skis, and def have the sickest graphics! but the jj's... the jj's are in a league of their own! amazing in the pow and amazing on the pack.. and everywhere else on the mtn! jj's all the way!

Erik,

The consensus among most skiers is the JJ is a bit better as an everyday ski. Stiffer underfoot then the Bent's and soft and playful on the tips. The stiff underfoot section really allows you to lay down nice arc's and the softer tips allow the ski to be playful in soft snow conditions.

Sorry, I didn't finish my answer. If you really want to use this ski to jib a ton then the 175 would be better because the 185 will have some swing weight to it, otherwise, just get the 185 it will ski better. You are a little short for the 185, but it should not be a big problem.

175 will feel slightly short for you, 185 will feel a bit long for you.

Second that. If you are able to find an '09/'10 model, you should get it. I'm pretty sure that any shop that carried them, sold out completely. Buy from Backcountry.com, though, and you'll have a lifetime satisfaction guarantee and can return them for a complete refund anytime- even if it's years later. Happy turns!

the 10/11 is supposed to be slightly torsionally stiffer than the 08/09 and 09/10 models. The difference is not huge. The ski is essentially the same.

The JJ is the best one ski quiver for a freeskier you can find. Light, nimble, perfect flex, and perfect shape. With the early rise/early taper, you glide over the powder until you want to sink in, then with the normal camber under-foot, you pop out and off of anything. JJ is the ski you want, and the 185 would be perfect for you. You will be happy.
Happy turns.

i am 5'9'' and 150 lbs, i use the 185 and they ski shorter than any other ski i have. the twin tip and dual rocker makes them ski very short

It really will come down to personal preference as well as your overall ability. It sounds like you would prefer a 175 while someone else of your exact same stature would prefer a 185. There is no right answer at your specific height and weight.

go with the jj's you wont regret it. Im guessing the JJ's are alot lighter, and more playful than the 6th sense while also being able to charge just as hard. get the 175cm

I have my JJ's mounted with dukes at 1 inch back from core center. I did this so I could ride fakie comfortably when I wanted to. I would recommend mounting at the specified mounting point on the ski, or a touch bit forward. Because of the nice rocker, these ski wonderfully when you mount them closer to the center. Just don't center mount them, they will ski fine just not quite as nice.

Ian, I have the same set up (current year, not mounted) and am trying to figure out where to mount them. I'll stand on them in my room and the -5 factory recommended looks a bit far forward. I'm thinking about -7 (2 back from factory). Thoughts? thanks man.

The dukes and JJ's have been my set up for three years. Solid touring rig. They are nice and rockered but not so much that I can't make it up the steep skinners in the wasatch.

I patrol out west and a handful of guys rock the JJ's with the dukes and they love em. That is a killer setup

i would go with the 175 and mount the salomon STH 16 or if you drop huge cliffs go with the salomon 920 which has a din rating from 12-20 it just depends on how much you want to spend on bindings. The STH 16 might be better for you depending on your ability cause all of the 920 din settings are high or very high.

It would depend on what you ski I would say.
I'm 90kg and 6' and I ski the 185 in steep trees and bowls. You could go for the 175, since you are a lighter guy, and that would be all you needed, but you could also get away with the 185. As for bindings, the Marker Royal Family bindings are really good, if not overpriced, Look/Rossi/Dynastar all preform very well, and Salomon bindings are good. Basically, any clamp that has the DIN you want, and is in your price range, I say go for it.

Not at all. The 185cm will be just right.

I haven't seen many ladies on the jj's, which is weird because I find them to be very easy to ski. I agree, they would revolutionize her skiing. I say go for it!

Nope, side wall chipping is a thing of the past with ARMADA's new AR50 sidewall construction. This means you get all the benefits of both worlds, full sandwich ABS and capped ski construction. The AR50 gives you the unparalleled edge hold and durability underfoot while the capped tip and tail provide unreal swing weight coupled with exceptional topsheet chipping resilience..

Personally, I'd hands down roll with the JJ. When it comes to shredding Pow and variable backcountry conditions the Armada JJ is a grand slam hit out the park. the other skis in your list are great sticks but the JJ is the clearly the most playful, durable, and life-changing snow gliding tool ever created by man... Choose wisely my friend

What's your style?
Going off any cliffs or jumps?
Straightlining at all?

What are you planning to do on the skis?

I use the Marker duke which is pretty high and heavy, and they ski fine. Mounting the jj's with the schizo or the jesters would be a good setup.

Both are great skis to be honest. So much so I have both (even though some would say it's the same ski). I break out the Chets when it's a deep especially here in the pnw where the snow can be heavy. I find that extra bit of girth allows for noticeable difference with not just the float but also the playfulness. As for the JJ they are my go to ski for every other day. I am not much of a hard charging skier and prefer slashing, trees, and tight lines. Both skies are so playful but the Chets just don't play as well in varied conditions like the JJ. You really can't go wrong with both but if you are looking for a pow primary ski go with the Chets, if your looking for a all mountain monster go with the JJ.

P.S. I believe both skies are produced in the same plant

Bent Chetlers are almost a cm wider, and are a bit heavier. Either ski is amazing and will be awesome if you like playful lines, charging, spins, whatever. The CRJ from 4FRNT is incredible, too, as well as the Bluehouse Maestro, or Moment Night Train. I went with the Maestro, 'cause they were half the price, and have the best warranty/service, plus they're local (SLC.) The JJ and BC have camber under foot, and a shorter turn radius than the Maestro or CRJ. All have similar early taper, early rise. They will skim the surface of everything, and never hook tips.
Good luck with your decision.

Check out the performance ski rental shop by the Snorting Elk Pub just across the foot bridge on the left. You may be able to rent both sizes. Greater supply of these on the market this year may lead to rental availability. Call/email? When in doubt go longer. Easier to sell if you feel they are not what you want.

175, but remember the total length is not engaged unless you are in deeper snow. So on anything but the pow and crud your riding 5-10 shorter, so don't expect it to ride like a 175 if your railing a groomer. I'm 5'6 160lb and I ride the 183 Chetler for pow days, 175 JJ for everything other then dump days.

Your height would definitely put you in the 175, but these days we don't really size by height anymore. If you are a strong skier looking to play in the powder, the 185 is going to give your 200 lbs better float and given your weight I'm sure you're plenty powerful enough to muscle the JJ around. Go w/ the 185 and get'er'done

Considering your height I would go with the 175.

Dennis, look no further the JJ will change your LIFE... I'm 6'2 195 lbs and ski the JJ religiously, whether it be inbounds @ Snowbird or chest deep in the backcountry they perform beautifully providing plenty of float with ample backbone for skiers of our stature. When it comes to touring check out Ian Provos helmet cam footage for a sneak peek of all the wonderful places these sticks will take you. Get the 185, mount them at the recommended -5 and never look back my friend!!!

175cm - 8.9lbs per pair
185cm - 9.6lbs per pair

If you are a bit unsure, I would mount them at the recommended mounting point labeled on the ski. You can go up or back a few inches from there and they will ski totally fine. Just don't center mount them!