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Fischer SCS Skate Ski
I am new to skate skiing. I am a 5'6" 130 lb. female...
By ell2537040
Ranked #670 - Cross Country Skiing
November 20, 2010
I am new to skate skiing. I am a 5'6" 130 lb. female with extensive alpine, telemark backcountry experience--looking for a pair of skate skis and wondering what ski length would be ideal range?
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By William C Clark
Ranked #7 - Cross Country Skiing
December 3, 2010
The sizing of XC skis goes by 1) your weight and 2) your ability. Though you are a beginner, you sound athletic, balanced on your skis, and looking for a workout. I would recommend something in the 178cm -182cm range. If you get something smaller I think you will outgrow them (in terms of ability) too quickly. If you are looking at these Fischers I would recommend the 182. The Fischer tend to be a stable ski (and you already know how to tele anyway) and the extra length will be appreciated as greater length = greater glide = greater fun. I would also recommend this ski over the Fischer skatecut, in my opinion, the profile of this ski skis much more smoothly.
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