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Dynastar Legend Mythic Rider Alpine Ski

Item #DYN0253 | 7 in Stock

I'm 5'9" and 150lbs, improving advanced intermediate...

By Ranked #444 - All Mountain Skis November 5, 2009

I'm 5'9" and 150lbs, improving advanced intermediate skier and am looking at these for my everyday ski. Do you recommend the 172 or 178? I am leaning towards the 178 for the length and stability, but want to make sure that the length difference isn't going to make bumps, etc too much to handle. Thanks.

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By Backcountry.com Employee November 11, 2009

I'm the same height as you but you've got me a bit on the lbs. Not knowing what you ski on now or where you're living, it's hard to say. If you live in the east and like trees/bumps, you may prefer the '72. If you live out west and like all mountain terrain, you might like the longer one. I would ski this in an '84, but ski at Snowbird where we have lots of wide open areas to go fast in. Go for the longer one!

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
165cm, 172cm, 178cm, 184cm, 189cm 
Dimensions:
122 / 88 / 110mm 
Turn Radius:
[165cm] 19m; [172cm] 21m; [178cm] 21m; [184cm] 23m; [189cm] 24m 
Construction:
Autodrive Fluid Legend 
Core Material:
Multicell core with titanal 
Base:
UHMW 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
Look PX 15 FS WB Ski Binding 
Recommended Use:
All-mountain, powder 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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