two super different skis. the coomba has a softer flex and will be a super fun ski, and if you like a softer ski it would be the way to go. However, the BD is my go to ski. the Verdict is killer for every type of snow. i love it in the Tahoe snow, and the Utah pow. so that said i like the BD over the K2.

No this is a regular cambered ski, with no rocker. The smallest ski in the BD lineup that uses rocker is the zealot. In addition to the zealot, the justice and megawatt use rocker as well. All the skis smaller underfoot than the zealot, are meant to maximize versatility and perform well on all terrain, so they do not implement any rocker in the construction.

BOTH great skis, however they are two TOTALLY different skis. it depends on your skiing style. the LINE will be a little more forgiving, the BD will be a little stiffer and harder charging (IMHO). though they both have wood cores the LINE macroblock vs the BD milled create a different flex pattern. SO i would say if you are looking for a little quicker ski that is a little more playful then go with the LINE, and if you want a Bulldozer that can take on anything you through at it and requires a little more power to get the good stuff from it then go with the BD.

you will love this ski. the Verdict will be a great step up for you. the boots will do just fine. a stiffer boot will give you more lateral control -- you could try putting a stiffer liner in your boots if you find you are mushing around.

3.8 kg, 8 lbs 6 oz

I think a kilowatt will be better in the bumps due to its less girth. The Verdict will feel huge in the bumps!

I'm your size and had the 180's mounted with freerides. I found them a go big or go home ski. Had 'em for a season in Alta and the Wasatch backcountry and sold them to get a pair of Volkl Mantras (177) which I love.

For me, the Verdict was too much work in heavier snow at sub mach speeds. I like to be in the snow more than on top of it. On deep days they were unstoppable and on the groomed I can count the number of people who passed me on one hand. Big Big fun if you like to ski fast.

Fantastic ski, just not for me. If I remember correctly, I was told at the BD store in SLC that a guy went to Chile with the 170 and 180 and skiied the 170 in the steep chutes for most of the trip and loved it.

Personally, I have the 180's and I think I would have been happier with the 170s. I am 5'11''. I tend to like a shorter ski that I can push around alot, and the 180 is good, but I think the 170 would be a bit more maneuverable. I do tele ski on them, so that is one caveat that should be considered. Also, the 170 makes snap turns on tight skin tracks a bit easier. Just my thoughts, take em as you will

180's!!!

p.s. I'm 5'6", 130 lbs. I'm skiing the 170's this season... last season's model. The guy I'm buying them from is 5'10" but he's a slender 145 lbs.
They're a super-stable ski - I don't think you'll get chatter by adding 10 cm

get the 180's.