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173 or 182, this is my question. I'm 5'9" and about...
By John Doherty
Ranked #464 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 7, 2010
173 or 182, this is my question. I'm 5'9" and about 150lbs right now. I'm a strong advanced skier, and I'll mostly be skiing these in New England (Vermont) this winter. I skied the Czars in a 172ish length last year in Switzerland in 2ft deep powder and they were pretty decent (albeit a bad wax job).
Thoughts?
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By John Doherty
Ranked #464 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 19, 2010
Thanks for the info, y'all. I think I'll go for the 173. I ride a 158 Atomic SX-9 when I want to move down the groomers, and I've had 168 Salomon 1080s in the past. The 173 sounds good, now I just need to find bindings...sheesh. Always something else, isn't there? Once again, thanks!
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By Amanda
Ranked #389 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 7, 2010
For the east, at your weight, you should ski the 173. Out west, you could get away with the 182, but at your weight, the 173 would be a much better choice. I work at a ski shop/demo center on the mountain in the catskills, and the only people I know who ski over 180 are at least 6' tall. If they didn't ski twin tips then they would ski shorter. For a ski that isn't a twin tip, I would recommend 161-168 for northeastern skiing for someone of your size. 5'9 and 150lbs, I wouldn't go over 173, I would say 169-175 for a twintip.
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By jamey parks
Ranked #1 - Alpine Fat Skis
October 7, 2010
The 182s turn really quick and easy, and will be better at speed than the 173. but you could go 173 if you are in the trees a lot.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 164 cm, 173 cm, 182 cm, 191 cm
- Dimensions:
- (182cm) 130 / 101 / 120 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (182cm) 25.9 m
- Construction:
- Double monocoque
- Core:
- Full wood core w/ bamboo layer
- Base:
- P-Tex 4000
- Tail:
- twin
- Recommended Use:
- freeskiing, powder skiing, dabbling in crud & groomers
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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