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K2 Apache Xplorer Ski w/ Marker MX 12.0 Binding
I am looking for a ski about 162-168cm, 13-15m turning radius,...
By jgi3701154
Ranked #1886 - Alpine Skiing
May 5, 2010
I am looking for a ski about 162-168cm, 13-15m turning radius, about 65-75 at the waist. I'm an amateur racer, about 5'8" and 145lbs, and (I know this sounds strange) I want either a race ski that I can use off the course or a carver that would perform alright between the gates. Any suggestions?
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By Amanda
Ranked #18 - Alpine Skiing
May 17, 2010
Not the k2 xplorer. I am a huge fan of the Fischer Progressor 8. it is 72 underfoot and medium stiffness. It is my favorite ski this season. It can handle anything as well as being a great carver. I skied it on icy days, cruddy days, mushy days, and powdery days (powdery for the east) and it handed it all. I am 5'5" and 130lbs and I ski the 155cm. You can go either 160 or 165 depending on how strong you are. This ski carve and rips. It has a progressive turning radius so it can do both Slalom and GS turns depending on how much you push it. If you want something stiffer, then you can go for the Progressor 9 165cm. It is A LOT stiffer than the 8 and has a plate to make it even stiffer. It is too stiff for me to handle properly (the 165, I didn't get a chance to ski the 160), but It was nice and smooth and picked up speed very fast on the flats and I enjoyed it, but couldn't push it enough to make short radius turns because i don't have the weight or the muscle. It is 70mm underfoot. You might also want to check out the "tuned down" Volkl racetiger models.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 177cm, 184cm
- Dimensions:
- 128 / 84 / 112mm
- Turn Radius:
- [177cm] 17m
- Construction:
- Metal laminate cap
- Core Material:
- Fir & aspen
- Tail:
- Flat
- Binding System:
- Yes
- Binding Included:
- Yes
- Recommended Binding:
- K2/MX 12.0
- Recommended Use:
- All-mountain skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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