Can The Shoguns Handle the East Like Colorado? I Lived in Colorado in 2009-2010 and skied the 182 Shoguns through anything, including packed, ice and crud, and feel like they could handle the terrain in the east. (I'm 5'9" 155 lbs). I'm living on the east coast now and am tempted to purchase the 173's, but I'm not sure that's the best choice given what I'll be skiing in the east.

I ski aggressively and had no problem with glades and groomers (and powder, but that's beside the point) in Colorado on the Shoguns. They turned well and the rockers made them extremely poppy. I figure if I back down in size I'll have no problem skiing the east, but is there another ski I should be buying?

I know the Sentinel will handle the east better, but I'm looking for some opinions. I'm undecided as I enjoy bumps and glades, but also love cruising in powder, which the east does occasionally see. There could be the occasional trip out West.

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