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Size/Model Question. I'm 5'9" and 140lbs. Ski pretty...
By AccidentalArtist
Ranked #171 - Alpine Skiing
December 12, 2011
Size/Model Question. I'm 5'9" and 140lbs. Ski pretty aggressively, fast, love to ski trees and of course deep powder!
I just got my first chance to demo the 175 JJs at Crested Butte, CO this past weekend (they didn't have any VJJs in a 175 available to try). Didn't get to take em into any powder really. But I gotta say, I could not believe how much fun and how easy they were on the hard pack!
The 175 JJs felt amazing and I assume the 175 VJJs would feel just as good. I loved how easy they were to turn. They weren't hooky or catchy in any way, and super nimble to flip around and do a little switch.
I understand that the VJJ is a tad lighter and a tad softer in flex. My question is, in powder would the 175 be enough ski for my height and weight? I've been told by many shops that I could go either 175 or 185 and either JJ or VJJ. I really loved how quick and nimble the 175 was on hard pack, but I have no idea if it would keep me afloat.
Any opinions? JJ vs. VJJ? 175 vs. 185??
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By gmc830
Ranked #435 - Alpine Skiing
December 19, 2011
I'm 5'3" 130 and thinking of getting the 175...think they'll be too big? i've been skiing/racing my entire life and live in JH so looking for something to ski the resort and out of bounds w/
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By AccidentalArtist
Ranked #171 - Alpine Skiing
December 19, 2011
Thanks Ian! Always helps to get a honest answer from someone who really knows the ski!
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By Ian Provo
Ranked #7 - Alpine Skiing
December 18, 2011
the 175's will definitely keep you afloat in pow. Im 6'1" and they (jj's) worked well for me, obviously more nimble than the 185cm's im used to. If you really ski hard and think you can handle a bigger, stiffer setup, than consider the jj 185cm. But I would first suggest the 175cm vjj.
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By Ian Provo
Ranked #7 - Alpine Skiing
December 18, 2011
the 175's will definitely keep you afloat in pow. Im 6'1" and they (jj's) worked well for me, obviously more nimble than the 185cm's im used to. If you really ski hard and think you can handle a bigger, stiffer setup, than consider the jj 185cm. But I would first suggest the 175cm vjj.
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