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Volkl Unlimited AC30 Alpine Ski w/ Motion iPT 12.0 WR Binding
I'm a 6'5 225 lb aggressive mostly east coast ice skier...
By bgi3817657
Ranked #1895 - Alpine Skiing
April 17, 2010
I'm a 6'5 225 lb aggressive mostly east coast ice skier but I do some time out west each year as well. Been skiing my 184cm Volkl Vertigo G3s for some time now and love them but am looking at getting some new gear as these are getting pretty beat up. Is the AC30 the modern incarnation? With the wider wast would I be better with a 177 vs the 184? Thanks
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By Amanda
Ranked #18 - Alpine Skiing
May 17, 2010
I would go 177, or even 170. I would only consider the 184 if you were primarily skiing out west. It goes more by weight than height and at 225, you can easily handle the 170 without it being too short. If you are used to longer skis, you can also go for the 177. I would probably recommend the 177 if you are used to longer ski and are a very strong skier and like them stiff, but this ski is still pretty stiff. Your Vertigo G3s have probably gotten soft over the years (as do all skis), especially if you ski them hard. I would recommend waiting until the season starts and demoing them if you are unsure, but many places in the east don't carry many skis in their demo centers longer than 170cm. Between 177 and 184, choose the 177. No one needs a stiff ski of this type (in the east, at least) any longer than that and it will also do well in the west.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 156cm, 163cm, 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 107 / 80 / 124mm
- Turn Radius:
- [156cm] 13.5m; [163cm] 15.1m; [170cm] 16.7m; [177cm] 18.4m; [184cm] 20m
- Construction:
- Extended Double Grip
- Core Material:
- Extended wood, steel sheets
- Binding System:
- Yes
- Binding Included:
- Yes
- Recommended Binding:
- Marker Motion iPT WR 12.0 Piston
- Recommended Use:
- Expert all-mountain skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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