Update: 180s = Nimbler, Still Awesome

By Nick Stadie Ranked #4 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis May 5, 2011

I LOVE THESE SKIS. I had the 190s for a few years and basically skied the bases into oblivion - loads of dirty ski tours in CA, but also deep powder excursions in BC and big mountain tours in CH, they did everything. Well, they pointed everything and stayed straight. They are so much fun anywhere you can open them up.

So when it was one core-shot too many, I looked for a new pair. I got a deal on a pair of 180s, the new orange ones (same ski, different topsheet). They ski just as steady, but they are actually a bit more nimble in the tight spots! Even more perfect! Of course, I'll miss sitting back and cruising on the 190s in a huge bowl, but these will do just fine. Get a pair now! At 5'11, I am probably better off with a 180 anyways... or so they say.

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