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Salomon XW Tornado TI + Z12 Ski

Item #SAL1814 | 7 in Stock

Please recommend a ski length for a 40 year old athletic male...

By Ranked #2102 - Alpine Skiing October 15, 2009

Please recommend a ski length for a 40 year old athletic male that makes tight turns. I am mainly ski in the Midwest. I am 5'8" 160 lbs that is very active year round. Please advise if I need the 166 or 173

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By Backcountry.com Employee October 16, 2009

I'd say 166 would be fine for midwestern tight turn skiing at your height and weight.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
152cm, 159cm, 166cm, 173cm, 180cm 
Dimensions:
[166cm] 120 / 78 / 106mm 
Turn Radius:
[166cm] 15.6m 
Construction:
Double Titanium Laminate 
Core Material:
Full Woodcore 
Tail:
Flat 
Binding System:
Protrak 
Binding Included:
Salomon Z12 
Recommended Use:
All mountain, intermediate to advanced 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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