 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi guys,
Just wanted to hear your feedback on the Shiro vs. The Kuro if you've tried either of the skis.
I'm looking at the 193/195cm length of the models.
Shiro: 30.1m radius, 151:119:135
Kuro: 30.4m radius, 164:132:139
Obviously at this width they are going to be powder specific, I have an AM ski (90mm line prophet flite) and also have piste ski availability so I'm looking for a strictly powder ski, for use in St. Anton.
Is 130 just too big for Europe?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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ask Bobinch here on snowheads....i think he has an opinion!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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FYI I have a pair of 2012/13 Kuros in 195 - these ones : http://www.evo.com/imgp/1500/58635/291885/volkl-kuro-skis-2013-front.jpg
Mounted with Marker Jester Demos. They are in France at the mo' ( I hope!) so I can't check the Din range on the Jesters or post photos.
They have had about 2 days with me and are in excellent condition. They were a demo ski for Snowtrax and I bought them in March last year.
The setup new would have been c . £900 (£650 for the ski and £275 for a Jester - Edge and Wax prices) - obviously you can get them new in the flat for around £500 now
I m intending to sell them in early January - I' m back on the 4th and I d be looking for £400 ono if that is of interest.
I enjoyed skiing them but I had surgery on my back last year to repair a damaged disc and I know that the ski is likely to prove a bit too much of handful for me and I have a fat ski in the quiver already. I found they were great fun, but obviously you need to be a strong skier! PM if that might be of interest and I can send you pics when I get to them on the 14th Dec.
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I'm off to Austria on the 4th Dec. for the season and would intend to have something sorted by then, sorry mishmash.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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No problemo - have a great season and definitely get a Fat pair!
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A 190+ 119mm ski will give you a hell of a lot of float. Bigger doesn't seem worth it, and the 119s will be a bit lighter and easier on the legs by way of a bonus. Why go larger?
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Shiros could be legitimately skied most days, Kuros (for most) will be a pure pow weapon. I know several people who regularly ski 130mm skis here though.
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In your position, I'd be picking the Shiro's. You're not gonna ski powder the necessitates a 130mm waisted ski every day, the Shiro's will be more usable in more variable conditions, and as has been said before, the 119's in a length above 190cms is going to give you plenty of float. In any case, I'd prefer to be a bit more immersed in the powder than you probably would be with the 130's.. Shiro's all the way (plus they're a cracking ski!).
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Think I've come to the same conclusion that 119mm is easily big enough and shiro's seem to have great float and I'd use them more often!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Unless you are a 7 foot tall, 20 stone monster who skis at 2 mph, there is no way you will need more than the Shiro here in St Anton.... NO WAY!
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