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Black Diamond Joule Ski - Women's
My height & weight say I should ride a 155 for the Joule,...
By kcm
Ranked #1238 - Telemark Skiing
January 27, 2009
My height & weight say I should ride a 155 for the Joule, the guys who I ski with think I should go for the 165 because I am an aggressive skier. Even though I am an eastern skier, I hardly ever ski groomers, I ski mostly bc: lots of lake effect powder, steep ravine's, and most especially trees. Also, in between storms, we encounter crud and crust. But here is the kicker, the vert drop is only 500 - 700'! I am afraid if I go longer, then I am giving up the quick turning aspect of a shorter ski. I always assumed the longer skis were for big mountain ripping.
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By Aaron Roberts
January 27, 2009
Height and weight play a factor in getting a general size. Then you have to factor in skiing ability. If you're an aggressive/experienced skiier I would definitely recommend the 165. With a 155 you're going to overpower the ski and going to be forcing turns instead of allowing the natural ski turn progression. Especially with your skiing level you'll be able to get quick turns on a big ski. Bigger skis will also help you more in off-piste situations which it sounds like you're skiing. Also in a fatter ski I like going a little bit longer, it gives a little bit more stability on the ski.Just a thought from a BC.com gearhead.
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 155, 165, 175cm
- Dimensions:
- [155cm] 124 / 95 / 110mm; [165cm] 125 / 95 / 112mm; [175cm] 125 / 95 / 114mm
- Turn Radius:
- [155cm] 19.5m; [165cm] 21m; [175cm] 22.5m
- Core Material:
- CNC hybrid wood
- Base Material:
- Sintered
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- None
- Binding Included:
- None
- Recommended Binding:
- Telemark or AT bindings
- Weight:
- [155cm] 6lb 13oz (3090g); [165cm] 7lb 4oz (3175g); [175cm] 7lb 12oz (3402g)
- Recommended Use:
- Telemark, AT skiing, backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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