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G3 el Hombre Alpine Ski
At age 70 I thought my next ski should be a lighter and wider...
By george
Ranked #1112 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
February 17, 2009
At age 70 I thought my next ski should be a lighter and wider ski than my Atomic Metrons, maybe add an hour or two to the day on the mountain. But a ski shop pro said I was assuming incorrectly, that since one is going downhill, it actually takes less to ski a heavier ski and I should not go lighter. It doesn't seem logical that swinging more weight around would take less toll on the muscles than less weight ?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Mike Traslin
Ranked #2 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
February 17, 2009
There is less chater in a heavier ski so that might save energy,you will be able power through more variable conditions more easily so that will save energy.But the compromise is the weight on the legs will take a toll.If you are skiing dry powder all day I think a lighter ski would work.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 170cm, 177cm, 185cm, 192cm
- Dimensions:
- 136 / 105 / 124cm
- Construction:
- ABS sidewall
- Core Material:
- Vertical laminated wood
- Base:
- Sintered
- Tail:
- Raised
- Binding System:
- No
- Binding Included:
- No
- Recommended Binding:
- No
- Weight:
- [Pair] 8lb 6oz (3900g)
- Recommended Use:
- Powder skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.