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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
I recently skied two demo runs at Alta on K2 Hellbents (179cm)...
By MC
Ranked #1731 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 19, 2010
I recently skied two demo runs at Alta on K2 Hellbents (179cm) and loved the way they turned in crud and soft bumps. I did not have a chance to try them in deep powder. My plan is to buy a pair to use as my powder/soft snow ski. I currently ski Volkl Mantras at 184 as my everyday ski.
My question is what length should I choose? I am 6' 205 lb.(naked) and 62 years old (I know, you don't want to look!). I keep fit year-round by running and lifting. I am a level 9 skier with over 40 years experince enjoying the pleasures of time on the snow. Usually, I ski at Alta -- all terrain including chutes, tight trees and open bowls. I am more of a banger than a finesse skier, but also enjoy the pleasure of a smooth, carved turn. Certainly, no one ski will do it all, but I feel that the Hellbent, in the correct length, could come close. I would appreciate recommendations about length. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
'Best,
MC
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By Thomas Grant
Ranked #151 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 26, 2010
NO question the 189. I am 6'4 and 190lbs. I bought the 179, and found them too short....I almost went over the handlebars a few times with them. I bought the 189s this year, and is so easy to turn, and amazing in anything above six inches of fresh.
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By Thomas Grant
Ranked #151 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 26, 2010
NO question the 189. I am 6'4 and 190lbs. I bought the 179, and found them too short....I almost went over the handlebars a few times with them. I bought the 189s this year, and is so easy to turn, and amazing in anything above six inches of fresh.
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By Jack Wizo
Ranked #7 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 21, 2010
189 would be good if you like to go fast. You could go with a 179, but it might feel short in the deep snow. The 189 will turn like a shorter ski, but give you the float you need in fresh snow. Check out the 2011 ObSethed, too. It's getting fatter and has a stiffer tail.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 169cm, 179cm, 189cm
- Dimensions:
- 150 / 122 / 141mm
- Turn Radius:
- [179cm] 26m
- Construction:
- Vertical ABS Sidewall
- Core Material:
- Fir
- Base:
- Sick Graphic
- Tail:
- Twin
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- Marker Jester 16
- Recommended Use:
- Big-mountain trickery
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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