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Black Diamond Kilowatt Ski
183 lbs, 5'10'' want to try kilowatt with AT Barons...
By Anton
Ranked #445 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 12, 2011
183 lbs, 5'10'' want to try kilowatt with AT Barons on the East coast (mostly trees, but in-boud long steep trails on powder days too). Thinking if I should go with 165 or 175? thanks
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By Matthew Tabrys
Ranked #6 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
September 6, 2011
You definitely want AT LEAST the 175. Even though this ski has some stiffness to it, at your weight you are going to overpower and overflex the 165. You want the ski to provide some stability for you. You should definitely get at least the 175.
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By Evan Tougas
Ranked #128 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
August 1, 2011
Definitely the 175, considering I'm 5'4", 150 lbs and ski the 165.
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By SKOL
Ranked #60 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
July 30, 2011
Anton, I have the 175's and I am a bit bigger than you -- 6'1", 210. Most would say that I bought these too short, but they ride just fine for me. For me at this length they swing very well in the trees, and hold an edge while carving relatively high speed GS turns. I haven't had them deeper than about 6 inches of pow, but that's because I have rockered skis for backcountry days (check out bluehouse's website -- local SLC skis for a heavily discounted price). I use these as my resort/side country skis for regular days, and they're great for that. Shawn
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By Chris Erickson
Ranked #23 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
May 16, 2011
Go with the 175... looking at your weight and height the 175 would probably be better. If you are an expert skier they say the skis should be above your head, and plus the 175 will give you a little more loft on powder days.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 155 cm, 165 cm, 175 cm, 185 cm
- Dimensions:
- [155 cm] 121 / 95 / 109 mm; [165 cm] 123 / 95 / 111 mm; [175 cm] 125 / 95 / 113 mm; [185 cm] 127 / 95 / 115 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (155cm) 18.5 m, (165cm) 20.5 m, (175cm) 22.5 m, (185cm) 24.5 m
- Construction:
- Torsion Box Formula One
- Core:
- poplar
- Base:
- sintered
- Tail:
- raised
- Weight:
- (Pair - 185cm) 8 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, telemark skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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