Need advice on size. I'm 6'1", 190 lbs., and 32 years old. I'm coming off a 10 year period where I skied only 5-10 days a year (usually out west). But, I used to ski a ton more (in college, etc.) and even raced a bit. I've been demoing for the last few years; the last skis I owned were Salomon X-Screams at 187cm.

I'm an advanced level skier, but with some back issues that have made quick turns in crud and trees more difficult. I've finally moved out west, putting me in prime position to ski a ton more (mostly in Tahoe). I like moving fast on morning groomers, but my love is off-piste skiing (and I'm done with moguls, as they hurt too much!). I ski trees occassionally, but not super-often.

I'm trying to decide between the 182 and 191. I found a great deal for the 191s (but not for the 182s) and am tempted to jump on that deal. Any thoughts?

Tech Specs:

Length:

164 cm, 173 cm, 182 cm, 190 cm 

Dimensions:

[164 cm] 126 / 97 / 116 mm; [173 cm] 128 / 99 / 118 mm; [182 cm] 130 / 101 / 120 mm; [190 cm] 132 / 103 / 122 mm 

Turn Radius:

[ 164cm ] 20.6 m; [ 173cm ] 23.1 m; [ 182cm ] 25.9 m; [ 190cm ] 28.7 m 

Profile:

rockered tip 

Construction:

Double Monocoque cap construction 

Core:

wood 

Base:

P-Tex 4000 

Tail:

semi-twintip 

Binding Included:

no 

Weight:

(pair) 9 lb 

Recommended Use:

big-mountain freeride, freestyle, alpine touring 

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 year