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I'm thinking about buying this ski. I'm 5'10 175lb,...
By Devan W.
Ranked #1070 - All Mountain Skis
December 23, 2008
I'm thinking about buying this ski. I'm 5'10 175lb, 26 and a pretty aggressive skier. I stick 90 % in bounds and like a ski that can handle a bit of pow and is a quick turner to ski the back bowls. I have two questions#1. I demoed this in a 177 and it felt good and quick, but felt as short or shorter than my 173 salomon x screams. (these skis are old, hence the reason for the new getup). Do you think the 185 would be too long for me?#2. How would these compare to the line prophet 90s? Any other recommendations for a ski to try? Thanks!
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By Matt Fuller
Ranked #826 - All Mountain Skis
December 23, 2008
The length of the ski is really a personal preference, I'm similarly sized and prefer to ski on a 167, even in the backcountry. I'd shy away from the 185, if you're looking to ski *on* the powder instead of in it, I'd recommend wider skis over longer skis.The primary difference between the Lines is a narrower tip and wider waist. This slightly alters your turn radius, but nothing close to noticing.If you're not dead set on a twin tip, I'd seriously consider the Rossi Phantom SC80. It's a fantastic all mountain ski, and the integrated binding system makes everything a snap. They're my primary ski of choice, and I just bought a pair for my dad. He can't wait to take them up onto the hill this week.http://www.backcountry.com/store/ROS0395/Rossignol-Phantom-SC-80-Alpine-Ski-w-Axial2-120-Binding.htmlNo matter what you wind up with, I'm interested to hear how it works out for you. Drop me a line if you'd like more help deciding or to let me know what you choose.Cheers!Matt Fuller - mattf@bikemonkeyranch.com
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 161cm, 169cm, 177cm, 185cm
- Dimensions:
- [161cm] 128 / 85 / 113mm; [169cm] 128 / 86 / 114mm; [177cm] 128 / 87 / 115mm; [185cm] 128 / 88 / 116mm
- Turn Radius:
- [161cm] 13.6m; [169cm] 15.4m; [177cm] 17.4m; [185cm] 19.5m
- Construction:
- Edgy Monocoque
- Core Material:
- Full wood core
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Weight:
- [Pair, 177cm] 10.13lb (4594g)
- Recommended Use:
- Big mountain, all-mountain skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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