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hey i'm 5'9 ish and about 165 pounds, expert skier (although...
By njnakles1626696
Ranked #940 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 1, 2010
hey i'm 5'9 ish and about 165 pounds, expert skier (although I didn't get on snow last year), do most of my skiing in the northeast, currently ski on 05/06 179 prophet 100s with duke bindings and am looking to replace these...
I'm currently unsure about what size i should pick for this ski, i'd like it to turn like my 100s as I need a ski that will be nimble in trees...would the 186 be about right? I'm afraid with the rocker the 178 would just ski too short...Also I realize the turning radiuses are much different so i'm curious as to what people think about that as well...I do want something at least as stiff as what i'm skiing on now though...so i've narrowed it down between these, and this years prophet 100s
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By UT Marker Volkl Rep
Ranked #523 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 18, 2010
For east coast trees I would recommend the 178. Volkl's ELP (elongated low profile) rocker design helps the skis maneuverability at slow speeds by allowing the ski to pivot with ease and helps the stability of the ski at high speed by keeping more edge in contact with the snow. The Gotama floats high in the soft snow and rips the groomers... would be a great option for east coast soft snow ski.
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By Jess McMillan
Ranked #194 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 17, 2010
I would get the 186. I have a 186 and 178. I am 5'6" 150lbs. The 178 is perfect me. I consider the 186 a "go fast" ski for me. The Gotoma is really quick edge to edge and performs well in steep couloirs and trees. I think it with be a great ski for you.
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By D. Joshua Christensen
October 1, 2010
This ski will never turn as easily on hardpack snow as the prophet 100, no matter what length you get. However, with the added rocker the ski will be plenty nimble in fresher snow in trees in the 186 length.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 170 cm, 178 cm, 186 cm, 194 cm
- Dimensions:
- 137 / 106 / 122 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (170cm) 23.6 m, (178cm) 26.1 m, (186cm) 28.8 m, (194cm) 31.5 m
- Construction:
- Power, ToughBox w/ carbon
- Core:
- multi-layer Sensorwood
- Tail:
- Twintop ELP Rocker
- Recommended Use:
- powder, crud, all-mountain, advanced to expert
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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