- Home
- Volkl Katana Alpine Ski
- Question and Answer
Gear Question
Volkl Katana Alpine Ski
Struggling between the 190 and 197 length. 6’-2’ @...
By thomasflah100144917
Ranked #1552 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 2, 2010
Struggling between the 190 and 197 length. 6’-2’ @ 195 lbs. Aggressive skier, but like to keep my feet on the ground these days. Coming off the Nordica Blower 193. Traditionally like big stiff skies. Anyone skiing the 197? Does the rocker design ski shorter then the actual length?
View Details: Volkl Katana Alpine Ski
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By k
Ranked #174 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
November 12, 2010
If you are doing much turing or in tight trees go for the 190.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jess McMillan
Ranked #242 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
October 17, 2010
The 197 is huge. My husband is 6'4" 200lbs. He was convinced that he needed the 197. After a season of throwing the ski around, he bought a 190. The 190 is plenty of ski for most resorts. If you are headed to Alaska, maybe consider the 197. Or if you only want to go straight, go for the 197. Otherwise, I would suggest the 190.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Sky Ace
Ranked #868 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 7, 2010
Agreed on the 190 length. I'm 6'2" and 185. FUN ski.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Sammy D
September 4, 2010
i'm an inch shorter and 10 pounds lighter than you. i skied the 190 last season and really liked it. To answer your question on length. yes the rocker does make the ski seem a little shorter on the hard back. it skis more like a184, but in the powder(were it matters)it skis just as long as a traditional 190, but floats even better. if you are only skiing it on only powder days, i would maybe think about the 197, but i think the 190 would be better. i had a metal binding on the ski and the set up is not light. that 197 will be the heaviest ski you have ever owned.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 176cm, 183cm, 190cm, 197cm
- Dimensions:
- 141 / 111 / 131mm
- Turn Radius:
- [176cm] 22.8m; [183cm] 25.2m; [190cm] 27.6m; [197cm] 30.2m
- Construction:
- Power Construction powered by titanium
- Core Material:
- Sensorwood
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Big mountain skiing, freeriding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.