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Question about sizing - I'm a big girl (6 feet, 160 lbs.),...
By Dr. Amazon
Ranked #754 - Alpine Skiing
December 13, 2010
Question about sizing - I'm a big girl (6 feet, 160 lbs.), reasonably strong and technically proficient - but definitely not an "aggressive" skier. These will be used for powder days at Wasatch resorts. Unsure if I should get the 170 or the 178 in the Kiku. Demo'ed the 170 in untracked pow and soft crud and I loved it - but will I love the 178 more?!
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By Meryl Sonon
December 20, 2010
At 6', 160 lbs, I'd probably go with the 178's. though it can't hurt to demo that length if you want to be sure about your purchase. I'm 5'9 150 and ski the 170's and find them to be perfect for me. A little extra length will help you float the Utah pow. These rockered skis tend to ski shorter than their non-rockered counterparts. So you can afford to go a bit longer and still feel comfortable at speed on the groomers as well as off-piste.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 162 cm, 170 cm, 178 cm
- Dimensions:
- 137 / 106 / 122 mm
- Turn Radius:
- [162cm] 20.5 m; [170cm] 23.6 m; [178cm] 26.1 m
- Construction:
- tough box construction
- Core:
- sensorwood light with carbon layer
- Tail:
- raised
- Binding Included:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- getting down to business in the steeps
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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