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Scott Mission Alpine Ski

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Hey folks. 6 foot, 177lb here. Would you go 178cm or 183cm for...

By Ranked #94 - All Mountain Skis August 11, 2009

Hey folks. 6 foot, 177lb here. Would you go 178cm or 183cm for all purpose. Or punishers. Dont ski switch however. Thanks in advance

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By Ranked #233 - All Mountain Skis August 13, 2009

Write your answer here...i would go 183.I'm 150 lb. expert and ski the 178's.perfect for me. so u should definitely go longer

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By Backcountry.com Employee August 12, 2009

183. With a narrower ski it's easier to move edge-to-edge, so if you're on the fence between lengths, I'd always go up. 183 will give you stability at speed and a little extra float in deeper snow, plus room to grow into the longer ski length and improve your skiing.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
168cm, 178cm, 183cm 
Dimensions:
[183cm] 130 / 90 / 116cm 
Turn Radius:
[183cm] 15.9m 
Construction:
SSCL sidewall sandwich 
Core Material:
Wood 
Base:
Race Finish 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Recommended Use:
Pretty much anything covered in snow 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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