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Volkl Kuro Alpine Ski
I'm 6'2" 240# aggressive skiier(no tricks or big...
By mic2561635
Ranked #1968 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
January 6, 2009
I'm 6'2" 240# aggressive skiier(no tricks or big air). Since moving to the Tahoe area a couple of years ago I added a pair of 191 Mantra's for the last couple of seasons which have helped me adjust to Sierra powder (or powder at all coming from the east coast). Looking to increase the quiver for deep days.How would the Kuro's compare to the Mantras on a Kirkwood Area powder day? Are the Kuro's better suited to wide open bowls rather than tight spaces like trees and chutes?Or would I be better off splitting the difference with a Katana?
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By ESTtoMST
Ranked #684 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
January 7, 2009
The Kuro is a true all-mountain deep day ski. It is going to have a softer flex and better float than your mantra.The Katana will fall somewhere in the middle in terms of flex and float.If you already have the mantra, and knowing how well it handles those cruddy days and days where you are on 6 inches of fresh or less, I would say get the Kuro. You will be glad you did when you get those epic 20+ days.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 175cm, 185cm
- Dimensions:
- 164 / 132 / 139mm
- Turn Radius:
- [175cm] 22.3m; [185cm] 26.3m
- Construction:
- Power Box
- Core Material:
- Beech wood
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Big mountain freeskiing, expert powder skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Germany
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