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Rossignol S7 Barras Ski
Hey. I am 5'7" and 158 lbs. Will be getting the S7 but...
By jdrex
Ranked #651 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
October 26, 2009
Hey.
I am 5'7" and 158 lbs. Will be getting the S7 but the sizing is freaking me out since evryone is saying they ski very short. Should I go 176 or 188?
Thanks.
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By Cody Gauer
Ranked #93 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
October 29, 2009
I picked up a set of the S7's last year and I love them. I am 5'5" and 150 lbs. I demo'd the skis at Alyeska, Alaska in a 188 and they were great. They ski very short and I found that the 188 was perfect for high speed and stability for me. Where I felt the length was a problem was in the tight trees, at that point they were a little tougher for me to maneuver. In the end I bought the 176 because I ski a lot of trees, but if I was any taller/heavier I would have gone 188. The down side to the 176 is that I have sacrificed the high speed stability. What you need to decide is what is most important; maneuverability in tight quarters or (very) high speed stability. I hope that helps.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 166cm, 176cm, 188cm, 195cm
- Dimensions:
- 145 / 115 / 123mm
- Turn Radius:
- 17.5m
- Construction:
- Angled sidewall, traditional sandwich
- Core Material:
- poplar, ash, carbon stringers
- Tail:
- Rockered twin
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Rossi Freeski2 150 XL/XXL Ski Binding
- Recommended Use:
- Western big mountain, powder, advanced to expert
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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