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I'm 5' 9" ish and a fit 175-180lbs. This ski will...
By mtn maniac
Ranked #231 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
August 31, 2009
I'm 5' 9" ish and a fit 175-180lbs. This ski will be strictly for backcountry touring- both below and above treeline. I'm leaning towards the 170's thinking it'll be easier to make turns in the trees that pretty much exist everywhere touring, but is 170 enough ski to float me in the powder and stay stable on high speed straight lines above the trees? Or should I get the 180's. FYI: I'll be using these in the CO Rockies and Southern WY snow. Any help is great- Thanks!
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By k
Ranked #11 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
November 12, 2010
Go for the 180s there turn radius is pretty good and there quite forgiving.
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By outerspace614529
Ranked #750 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 18, 2009
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.
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By J. Nick Francis
Ranked #556 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 17, 2009
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
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By Jon Atencio
Ranked #683 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 3, 2009
180's!!!
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By lady ripper
Ranked #658 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 1, 2009
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
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By lady ripper
Ranked #658 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 1, 2009
get the 180's.
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