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Karhu Storm BC Telemark Ski
June 16, 2009 My last ski day was 3 weeks to a month back, but...
By minipanic337300
Ranked #252 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009
My last ski day was 3 weeks to a month back, but was still improving quite a bit. I have about 30 days on Teles, combining this & last year, after a hiatus of 17 years from skiing in general. I'm 6'2", 230#, and I have already figured I want a wider/ longer ski for next season & figured NOW is the time to get a deal on new skis. I looked at the Volkl Katana, but I think they're just too damned heavy & heard tele bindings have a tendency pull out of Volkl skis. I currently run Atomic Kailas 185CM, 88mm under foot (figured a good beginner tele-ski.) I was thinking about something like 105-111 mm underfoot, and perhaps something around 190cm in length, for back country/ powder as well as front side skiing. Also wanted something light that could still snap turns... Am I looking for something totally incongruent, or does that sound sane?
Or, do I just go with the bigger/ heavier ski? Don't really want the HEAVY ski though...
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #2 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
June 16, 2009
You can also get the plain old Storm's and they have a bit more beef to them if you are worried. The BC's have such a great even flex with their wood core, that they would be an easy ski to shred on at your stage. But at your size, you might find them too soft, especially for resort pounding. Go with the storms!
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By Alexander Klivecka
June 16, 2009
Hey man, if I were you I'd go with the G3 El Hombres (http://www.backcountry.com/store/GGG0079/G3-el-Hombre-Alpine-Ski.html). They are light enough to tour, but stiff enough for a guy of your size. They like to go fast, but at your stage of telemarking you probably want a ski that you can grow into, and will improve your skiing. I'm 6'2" and had a pair of the 185s, which were perfect for me. They make a 192, but that's a pretty big ski for tele, even at your size and weight. Another note, if you weigh 230, don't buy Black Diamond O1s. The O1s aren't made for you. Period. I ripped out TWO pairs of O1s last season. I'd definitely buy a pair of 22 Designs Hammerheads which have a 6 screw pattern, making it virtually impossible to rip out.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 128 / 96 / 117mm
- Construction:
- Carbon 3 Backcountry
- Core Material:
- 3D-Milled Greenlight Paulownia & maple or bamboo stringers
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Telemark, touring, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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