Salomon Sentinel Ski - 2010 BCS

Sounds like the Sentinel will be ideal for you. It absolutely rips the groomers and will be much better in pow than your last skis. I would stay with the 177.

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More than your height and age, your weight will help people with determining weather you'll be able to float this ski for big powder days. That said, I'd be a bit hesitant about pulling out any ski that's less than 100mm at the waist for big powder days. If you really want a big fat out west ski, look for something with at least a 105-115mm waist. I'm an east coaster and I have a pair of Volkl Gotama's that I take out west (105mm at the waist).

Thanks Nick, just what I was looking for. Time to mount and enjoy. Can't wait.
Tyler

Hey Tyler,

The Salomon recommended midsole mark for the 177cm Sentinel is: 754mm from the tail of the ski. I mounted my 191 on the midsoles and couldn't be happier.

Thanks,
Nick

you deff want it back a bit from center for all mountain and more towards center for park

the Salomon Shogun is a little wider but also more playful so it would be a good ski for you to look into.

I would recommend getting the Salomon Lord if you can find it (sold out here). It will be a little easier to ski and has a more turned up tail for riding switch. I would stay in the 160-165 cm range for length I think. The Sentinel is an amazing ski but not especially well suited for park skiing due to heavier construction and flatter tail.

If you're a pretty aggressive skier, get the 177cm.

If you're still progressing into your ability, go with the 170cm. You can shy a bit shorter on the Sentinel because its such a powerful ski. You might have an easier time manuevering the 170's in trees and tighter skiing conditions.

Thanks,
Nick

I guess you would also need to include your 'skier type' in your stats. Are you a 1,2, or 3?

Hey Ben,

If you haven't already mounted them (saw you posted this a few days ago)

I mounted mine, midsole. On the 184, that mark would be 792mm from the tail of your skis.

I have been super happy with that mounting position. Please note, the 792mm is only the midsole mark for the 184cm ski

Thanks man,
nick

Thanks, Hmm so your saying the jjs charge harder and are stiffer? I'll probably go with them than.

hey brennan i've skied on the rocker 2's for a morning. i skied on armada JJ's all last eyar as an everyday ski, and the rocker 2 reminded of a bit fatter version of those. while they really aren't my style, they do make a great pow ski for someone who likes to really play around with the terrain, spin, ski switch, and also make a great tree ski. the one thing i really liked about the rocker 2 was when they were in the air... the way they've separated the edges really gives them amazing swing weight, they just feel incredibly light in the air. for many skiers they'd be awesome, i just like a longer, stiffer ski that's built more for skiing fast, forwards.

According to the Salomon sizing chart, the 177's are the right length for your weight.Height is pretty much irrelevant.
I am 5'10 and weigh 160lbs.. and the chart puts me on 170's, so , since it does, and I have been using 170's XWing Furies up until now, I just ordered a pair of Sentinel 170's as per the Salomon chart for our next trip to Utah..
HopeI like them.. the Furies work so well it was a hard decision, but we ski off Piste 90% of the time so it seemed like the way to go..

Yea your looking at two totally different skis. The El Dictator has one thing in mind... god straight down as fast as possible. The Sentinal is a sweet ski, but you can go fatter, and why not? Although it would do the job and is way more versatile the the El Dic, I would go for a Shogun or even the Czar, if you want to stick to Salomon. Shogun is probably your best bet. IMO it is the most versatile ski they make.

You could also look at the Shogun, it is wider and lighter than the Sentinel so probably better for the backcountry, but not as burly for ripping on hard snow - http://www.backcountry.com/salomon-shogun-ski

I would probably go with the sentinels in a 191cm. It will be a better all mountain/all conditions ski, where the el dictator is more big mountain deeper snow ski.