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Nordica Patron Ski
December 14, 2011
The Patron is definitely the better everyday ski. Both will kill it in the pow, and are surprisingly nimble in the bumps, but the Patron will hold an edge on the hardpack like a race ski while the Benny can get pretty sketchy.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
K2 Apache Coomba Alpine Ski
March 30, 2009
The Coombas run 3 cm longer than the stated length, so you are looking at more of a 191. They also have a completely flat tail, so they will ski true to length (unlike twin tips). You don't "burn down groomers or make GS turns" where a longer ski makes sense. But you like "quick turns in narrow chutes or skiing bumps" where a shorter length makes more sense. With your skiing preference and weighing 170lbs it sounds like the 181s or possibly even 174s are a better fit.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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