 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi im looking to get my first pair of skis, im an intermediate/ advanced skiier. i was part of a race club for a year but want to get into doing some beginner freestyle, so am looking for something that i can take down a piste confidently, but when i want to can take off piste and take over a few jumps. Im just over 6ft and weigh about 63kg (10 stone), so was thinking about getting about a 170 ski
So far ive been looking at
Line Blend
Line Chronic
K2 SHREDITOR 92
or something like Nordica Nrgy 90 or Rossignol Soul 7
but ive also heard good things about blizzard bonafide.
Basically i have idea, and any help or recommendations would be much appreciated, as to me the Line Chronic seems like the best idea as its a 92 but still is a twin tip?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Nordica Soul Rider in a 185. Easy to ski, playful, ridiculous grip even on very hardpacked pistes, rad graphics. Win all-round?
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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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Is 185 the right size? im used to riding slightly shorter skis, what are the benefits of a long ski like like a 185? could i get away with the 177?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Is 185 the right size? im used to riding slightly shorter skis, what are the benefits of a long ski like like a 185? could i get away with the 177? |
More stable, better float in powder, and considering the twintips tip/tail rocker and fairly soft flex they ski quite short and are still very turny.
FWIW I'm 5 foot 9 and somewhere around 68-70kg. I do like long skis though; these are my shortest.
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Vote for Soulriders here. As 5ft 5 female I ski the 177s with ease (admittedly nowhere near the park).
The 177s would be way too short for you. This season's graphics are dull dull dull, but the skis are a joy!
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okay defiantly the 185s then awesome, if i cant find them in 185 would you say the Line Chronics?
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@miniyanto, your weight? Crikey, I'm 5'6" and a fraction lighter. I ski Mantras (which are apparently a bit of a reference ski) at 177 but I would say I'm quite aggressive and quite experienced.
I'd suggest you go a bit shorter for an easier and more pleasant experience.
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