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Black Diamond Megawatt Ski
I am from the east and have done the majority of my skiing on...
By Justin
Ranked #650 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
November 14, 2011
I am from the east and have done the majority of my skiing on the hard packed/ice, but have recently ventured out west and to Europe to do some "real" skiing. I am an advanced, strong skier 5"10 175lbs. I currently rip up Volkl 6 Stars which work well for out here but killed me in Utah. I will probably hold on to them, but want a ski that i can travel with and really enjoy. I am stuck between the Megawatt and the Verdict. I have never skied on a true powder ski before but definitely think i want one. I spent about 80% of my 10 day vacation off the trails and will continue to do that in the future. What is your recommendation, and in what size?
Thanks!
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By Jamie Preston
Ranked #3 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
November 14, 2011
There is a time and a place for a 6 Star - and in it's element it is a great ski, but you are talking a big jump here. The megawatt is a true powder ski, that is fantastic in that element (it is 120/125 underfoot). If you hit storm cycles in your journeys you will be styling and smiling,and they will be really fun back east on many days. I'd lean towards the Verdict though, because it's dimensions (and at 102 underfoot) will give you a much wider variety of use BOTH east and west/Europe. They will work better in the tight trees and bigger bumps that you are likely to encounter. So, dedicated big powder ski: Mega in a 178; more versatile choice, but way better than current option: 180 Verdict.
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Tech Specs:
- Length:
- 178 cm, 188 cm
- Dimensions:
- [ 178cm ] 145 / 120 / 126 mm; [ 188cm ] 151 / 125 / 131 mm
- Turn Radius:
- [ 178cm ] 33; [ 188cm ] 35
- Profile:
- rockered tip & tail
- Construction:
- torsion box cap
- Core:
- poplar, birch
- Tail:
- slight rise
- Binding Included:
- no
- Weight:
- [ 178cm ] 9 lb 11 oz; [ 188cm ] 11 lb 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- big mountain freeride, powder
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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