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Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski

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I'm looking at buying these as my goto skis for about 90%...

By Ranked #138 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis October 18, 2009

I'm looking at buying these as my goto skis for about 90% Resort / 10% Sidecountry ... I would mount these with Marker Baron ... I'm an intermediate skier 5' 9" and 150lbs... I was wondering if I should go with a 165 or 175? It will be skied in Continental snowpack. Is it a good choice? any other suggestion ? Maybe something like a BD Havoc (165/175) or G3 Spitfire (170) might be better suited ?... Thanks !!!!

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By Ranked #1 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis October 21, 2009

i would go with the 175s and go with the Kilowatts. if you do that will be a sweet sweet setup. the 95mm underfoot will provide the float that you need, and the sidcut will allow you to carve the sweet turns down the slopes. IF you go with a shorter ski i don't think you will be happy at higher speeds.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
155cm, 165cm, 175cm, 185cm 
Dimensions:
[155cm] 121 / 95 / 109mm; [165cm] 123 / 95 / 111mm ; [175cm] 125 / 95 / 113mm; [185cm] 127 / 95 / 115mm 
Turn Radius:
[155cm] 18.5m; [165cm] 20.5m; [175cm] 22.5m; [185cm] 24.5m 
Construction:
Double Torsion Box 
Core Material:
Poplar 
Base:
Sintered 
Tail:
Raised 
Weight:
8lb 6oz (3800g) per pair 
Recommended Binding:
Any 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry skiing, telemark skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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