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La Sportiva Hi5 Alpine Touring Ski
Still looking at skis, now the Hi5 seems to be what I want. ...
By todmb
Ranked #173 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
November 9, 2011
Still looking at skis, now the Hi5 seems to be what I want. What length?
Me:
5'8", 145lbs
70% Backcountry / 30% Resort
I tour mostly in Washington State, like charging hard in both big snow and dropping into steep technical terrain
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By Jeff Chrisler
Ranked #13 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 7, 2011
I'd go with the 178 for sure. Especially since your description of what you'll be skiing doesn't include quick turns in the trees. Still though, these seem to have the characteristics of 'skiing shorter' than they are
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By Jared Inouye
Ranked #111 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
December 3, 2011
Im 5'8 and 145 too. I chose the 168 to save weight and so I could choke up my turns in tight places. I like this length for ski mountaineering. That said, the 168 goes plenty fast for me. I'd like to ride a 188 though, just for fun . . .
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By Jamie Preston
Ranked #14 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
November 9, 2011
height, weight and use (steep technical) would seem to dictate a 178.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 168 cm, 178 cm, 188 cm
- Dimensions:
- (all sizes) 135 x 105 x 125 mm
- Turn Radius:
- (178cm)
- Profile:
- early rise tips, traditional camber underfoot
- Construction:
- sandwich
- Core:
- wood
- Base:
- P-Tex 2000
- Tail:
- flat
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- (pair, 178cm) 7 lbs 7.6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- telemark, alpine touring, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.