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Black Diamond Havoc Ski

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I am thinking about replacing my BD Crossbows (178s; setup: G3...

By Ranked #288 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis March 4, 2009

I am thinking about replacing my BD Crossbows (178s; setup: G3 T/9s - Scarpa T1s) with the Havocs. I am 5'9"/175lbs, ski 60/40 resort/BC here in New England. I do make it out to the West a few times a year for some BC skiing, but ski primarily here in the trees. Question is, 175 or 185s?

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By Ranked #4 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis March 4, 2009

That's a preference call there. In trees I like to ride a bit shorter a ski, just so I can be a little more relaxed, but resort skiing and your size you would probably benefit from a mid size ski here. The 185 should be decent, but will force a little more aggressive style out of you in the trees.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
165cm, 175cm, 185cm 
Dimensions:
[165cm] 122 / 88 / 110mm; [175cm] 123 / 88/ 112mm; [185cm] 124 / 88 / 115mm 
Turn Radius:
[165cm] 20m; [175cm] 21m; [185cm] 22.5m 
Core Material:
3D CNC wood 
Base:
4000 Series 
Tail:
Raised 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Weight:
[165cm] 7lb 1oz (3203g); [175cm] 7lb 12oz (3515g); [185cm] 8lb 10oz (3912g) 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry AT, telemark 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Algeria 
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