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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski

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I am 5,9 and 145 pounds. would the 179 be too much of a ski for...

By Ranked #145 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis March 31, 2009

I am 5,9 and 145 pounds. would the 179 be too much of a ski for me? i'd say that i am an expert pow/backcountry jibbing skier.Thanks.

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By Ranked #132 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis April 13, 2009

def go 179 - dont be afraid to go longer you will regret going shorter, trust me i have done it.

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By Ranked #219 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis April 2, 2009

No, it won't. Since it is rockered the ski will ski a lot shorter than 179. I bought a pair of 191 scott p4's thinking they would probably be to big for me and they turned out perfect. I am also 6' 3" and weigh 190. If I were you I would try and demo them. Also it would be helpful if you posted your skiing ability because I know a couple of years ago I couldn't have handled something as big as the 191.

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By Ranked #219 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis April 2, 2009

No, it won't. Since it is rockered the ski will ski a lot shorter than 179. I bought a pair of 191 scott p4's thinking they would probably be to big for me and they turned out perfect. I am also 6' 3" and weigh 190. If I were you I would try and demo them. Also it would be helpful if you posted your skiing ability because I know a couple of years ago I couldn't have handled something as big as the 191.

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By Ranked #666 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis April 1, 2009

Honestly i think so. The dimensions are pretty big and your dimensions don't really fit the ski's. Plus it is Rocker and that will help with any float problems. In the end i think the ski will just be too much for you (your dimensions) to handle. I might even have a problem with the 189cm (i am 6'2" 175lbs. and that is what i would normally ride), i might get the 179cm!

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
169, 179, 189cm 
Dimensions:
150 / 122 / 141cm 
Turn Radius:
[179cm] 23m 
Top Sheet:
Torsion Box 
Core Material:
Fir 
Base:
Not Specified 
Tail:
Twin tip 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Recommended Use:
Powder, big mountain 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
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