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K2 ObSETHed Alpine Ski
I am a 5' 9" 145 lbs advanced skier. Living in Alaska,...
By AKmtbiker907
Ranked #1081 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 15, 2010
I am a 5' 9" 145 lbs advanced skier. Living in Alaska, I look to do a bit of touring (I'd be mounting these with Dukes), but due to money will have this as a one ski quiver this year at the resort as well. The skis I've had in the past have been 172 Line Elizabeths and 169 K2 silencers. I've liked the length of both those. Should I go for a 169 in the Obsethed? I've heard that k2's despite the rocker ski pretty true to size.
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By danny
Ranked #1170 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
October 12, 2010
I'm basically the exact same height & weight as you, I have the old hellbents which these are now really similar to. I have the 179s and would not go any shorter. As others have said the rocker makes them ski a lot shorter, also you'll probably be mounted further forward than old school pow skis so want the extra length.
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By Tyler Greene
Ranked #189 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 24, 2010
Just to make the decision difficult for you, I'll point out that you will be going up in weight a lot. The 179 Seth will be wider and longer than you're used to. Adding the barons to them will be on the heavy side. But they will ski awesomely.
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By Will Guru
Ranked #5 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 22, 2010
If you are 5'9 a better length to go with would be the 179
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By AKmtbiker907
Ranked #1081 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 17, 2010
Hey thanks, man. I appreciate the advice!
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By bcole42084762
Ranked #384 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
September 15, 2010
I would go with the 179. The 169 Obsethed would ski alot shorter than your previous 2 pairs of skis due to the insane amount of rocker that these things have (about the same as the hellbent) also if you are touring in them you may want them a little longer than the 169's because that does not leave that much surface area touching the snow for your skins to get a good grip on. Just my opinion but I hope that helps
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 169cm, 179cm, 189cm
- Dimensions:
- 146 / 117 / 134mm
- Turn Radius:
- [179cm] 23m
- Construction:
- Vertical ABS Sidewall
- Core Material:
- Fir, Aspen
- Tail:
- Rockered Twin
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Big-mountain dominance, looking like a chump next to Seth
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
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