6'2 225lb Skiing the 185s

By alx3709597 Ranked #280 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 18, 2011

Thought I would chime in as a bigger skiier skiing the 185s, as I have seen a lot of questions asking if the 185 is too short. I am a 6'2'', 225lbs, and 22 years old, and I typically charge pretty hard.

I have had very little issue with tip diving the ski in all but the deepest of days. The tip and tail rocker allow this ski to scrub speed like nobodies business, making it a dream to ski in the trees. This rocker also comes in handy on steeper technical lines where you need to be able to pivot.

Despite it skiing shorter due to the tip/tail rocker, I was surprised to see how well it rails groomers, which I attribute to the stiff camber underfoot. Yes its no GS racing ski, but its a blast getting down groomers while your hunting powder stashes in trees.

I haven't skiied the new JJ AK, which I am sure is awesome, but unless you're among the heaviest and hardest charging skiiers, I would not overlook the 185 based on size alone, as it may surprise you. I have found the ski to be very close to a 'one-ski-quiver' (if you believe such a thing exists), and has always been worth taking out if it has snowed in the last one or two days.

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