 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
I may buy a new pair of ski to get away my frustration of the last winter in the Pyrennées (Covid:ressorts closed, not allowed to ski in Baqueira/Spain and not a lot of snow excepted at the begining of january).
I have a Black Crows Freebird 179 cm with Tecton binding for everyday uses and I want a powder touring/ressort ski. After look quite a while, I decide that it will be DPS Wailer A112RP, light, easy skis, expensive but sales are coming.
I am 172 cm tall and weight around 67-70 Kg. I am pretty good skier not an expert. I am hesitating between two lengths :178 or 184 cm.
Someone has some thought ?
Thanks
Ben
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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178
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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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Ditto . I’m 186 and I ski the 189. Just right .
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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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I'm 168cm/70kg, possibly a better skier, skiing the 178 Wailer F112 and find it the perfect length 
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I would also say 178, so a little over head height. I’m 182 tall but only 64kg, and ski the Wailers in 184, but I do ski my other DPS models up to 192cm
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I'm 6'5" and like to ski to around max. 185cm. Skiing short is pretty decent actually although as others have mentioned with the rocker the effective edge will be quite short. Go longer I think.
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@boobleblooble, I agree at 178 cm, the effective length is quite short. It is one reason that I consider 184 cm. The other is that I look to end winter sales, it is difficult then to get exactly what I want with the money that I want to spend. If I am able to get a 184, I think mounting it at +1.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Benito64 wrote: |
| @boobleblooble, I agree at 178 cm, the effective length is quite short. It is one reason that I consider 184 cm. The other is that I look to end winter sales, it is difficult then to get exactly what I want with the money that I want to spend. If I am able to get a 184, I think mounting it at +1. |
IMO 184 is too long for you and you will regret it as the Alchemist build is no noodle. Hold out for a 178 or get something else at the right length if you can’t find one.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@BobinCH, Thanks for your advice, I will keep on 178 cm
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You know it makes sense.
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New models are coming [url=https://www.evo.com/discover/ski/gear-preview][/url]:
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| For 2022, they continue to optimize, introducing a new ‘Pagoda’ carbon construction that builds on the success of Alchemist. A carbon-wrapped ash, aspen, and paulownia core improves dampness in firmer conditions, while the weight-savings and instant reactivity makes powder riding a dream. Skis that feature this new construction include the 124 Lotus, 112 RP, 106 C2 and 100 RP. |
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The a112rp will be soon found with large sales off  Just have to wait
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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OP - did you end up buying? If so, what length? I'm looking at the A112 RP now, after demoing last season at 189. Loved them - I'm 180cm/72kg. These skis ski short, so the 189 was fine - very quick turning on groomers and in the trees; and ludicrously fun in deep stuff.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I did not buy anything. I was hot on it but after all since I ski mainly in the Pyrenees where fresh snows do not keep long, I believe that another kind of ski will be better.
PrivateSportShop has very good deal on DPS now : [url=https://www.privatesportshop.fr/mega-multi-ski-snow/4507881-dps-wailer-a112-rp-alchemist-20-21-skis-freeride-homme.html][/url]
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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, but good to see them being dusted off and in the powder 
