 Poster: A snowHead
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After a lot of deliberating, I’ve decided that I want to buy a pair of line blades, my current ski is a 2014 volkl kendo in 177, having a 90mm waist and being fairly stiff and heavy, I’m hoping the step up to the blade with a 95mm waist won’t be too bad, I would class myself as an “aggressive” skier, the attraction of the blade is having fun making turns on piste, and being able to play around off piste. I ski with a wide ish stance so I am not expecting the wide tips the blades have to be an issue for me. I played around with the idea of getting a piste ski to go alongside the kendos, but they are getting to end of their life and I’ve decided I want another do it all ski.
My question is, what length is right, I am likely to buy online, I can see good deals on 169’s, my concern is that with the more shovel like end and more tip rocker than the kendos?!? They will actually ski shorter so I would need mid 170’s or even the 181’s! I am probably leaning towards the 176 just because it’s what I am used to, understanding that this may not be correct.
I am 175cm but 90kg’s, I lift weights and am reasonably strong.
Any guidance on bindings? I have marker griffons on the kendos and they’ve been brilliant.
Any help appreciated!
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Sun 20-02-22 15:46; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Yeah I defo go 176 at least. If you like Griffons and don't mind the pita royal heel ( unless TCX) then go for them - usually deals to be had.
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I would even consider going up to the 181s if for All Mountain use (you are 15 stone, aggressive and skiing on a softer ski with a Tip and Tail Rocker) ....but if worried, 176 should also work.
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Thanks guys, will look towards the 181’s they seem to be slim on the ground at the moment without paying fairly big money! Assume they are a popular ski this season?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| LDP816 wrote: |
| Thanks guys, will look towards the 181’s they seem to be slim on the ground at the moment without paying fairly big money! Assume they are a popular ski this season? |
I ski a 180 Scott "The Ski" (92mm). It is playful with a Tip Rocker. I'm 5' 10 and 10.6 stone....so if you go the longer length, I would be surprised if you had a problem. Though they don't give a Radius, the 181 should have less of a slalom feel ie. maybe more versatile.
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I'm 6'1", 15 stone, and have the 176s. Not sure I'd want the 181s - due to their design (lots of camber, sidecut, and very little tail rocker) they have a LOT more effective edge than their height would suggest. The general consensus/advice from the US reviews I have seen as well is to size down rather than size up
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| Saintsman wrote: |
| I'm 6'1", 15 stone, and have the 176s. Not sure I'd want the 181s - due to their design (lots of camber, sidecut, and very little tail rocker) they have a LOT more effective edge than their height would suggest. The general consensus/advice from the US reviews I have seen as well is to size down rather than size up |
As you own them, you are in a much better position to comment.
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| Saintsman wrote: |
| I'm 6'1", 15 stone, and have the 176s. Not sure I'd want the 181s - due to their design (lots of camber, sidecut, and very little tail rocker) they have a LOT more effective edge than their height would suggest. The general consensus/advice from the US reviews I have seen as well is to size down rather than size up |
Luckily, I did more reading, and found the same advice, I’ve actually bought the 176’s, hoping they arrive in time for my trip on the 13th!
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Where are you going with them? One word of advice is that given their size you would think they wouldn't work on ice, but it's amazing how good they are with a good tune.
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| LDP816 wrote: |
| I’ve actually bought the 176’s, hoping they arrive in time for my trip on the 13th! |
Just out of interest, where did you get 'em from? I'm looking into a pair of 169s but can't find any for less than about £600 plus bindings!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Snowtrax have last year's top sheet in a 169 for £540
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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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You'll need to wait for the sales, or give them a call. I got my 176s from them in last year's end of season sale - and even including the bindings was a lower price than Glisshop are advertising
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You know it makes sense.
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| Saintsman wrote: |
| Where are you going with them? One word of advice is that given their size you would think they wouldn't work on ice, but it's amazing how good they are with a good tune. |
Off to Cervinia, all south facing so ice hopefully not an issue, with the exception of the glacier of course. Will look into getting them waxed and tuned before I leave, hoping they are everything I’ve been told they are!
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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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| Leonard Smalls wrote: |
| LDP816 wrote: |
| I’ve actually bought the 176’s, hoping they arrive in time for my trip on the 13th! |
Just out of interest, where did you get 'em from? I'm looking into a pair of 169s but can't find any for less than about £600 plus bindings! |
I went for snowinn, I know they can be a pain but the saving was massive, after discount codes they ended up at well under £400 and in this years colours. Delivery can be slow, I’m aware, but they took 4 days to go from being “with our courier” (presumably on the way to them as they were not physically in stock) to being dispatched. They have left Spain now so I’m hoping all goes ok.
I feel like I saw a pair of 169’s on snowleader for just over £400…..
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Poster: A snowHead
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| LDP816 wrote: |
I feel like I saw a pair of 169’s on snowleader for just over £400….. |
They were £474 inc Look bindings...
However, from their website:
Since Brexit, The VAT still has to be paid for any order.
It will either be directly paid on the website for any order under £162 with tax, or at the reception by the deliverer in the UK if the total is over £162.
It is possible that the carrier may add a flat rate including customs clearance fees and customs taxes worth approximately £15.
And Snowinn only have 176 and bigger. Shall have to wait until the sales, wot with being a mean northerner!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| LDP816 wrote: |
| Saintsman wrote: |
| Where are you going with them? One word of advice is that given their size you would think they wouldn't work on ice, but it's amazing how good they are with a good tune. |
Off to Cervinia, all south facing so ice hopefully not an issue, with the exception of the glacier of course. Will look into getting them waxed and tuned before I leave, hoping they are everything I’ve been told they are! |
Nice - you'll have a great time on them
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Snowtrax end of season sale is on. They have the 2021 for £419.97, the 2022 for £515.96.
Personally I prefer the '21, but the topsheet on the '22, is harder wearing
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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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Just bought a pair of '21 169s with Marker Griffons... Though it looks like they won't get any use till next season, unfortunately!
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Mine arrived last week, actually really good service from snowinn! Only took just over a week, ordered 23rd of Feb and arrived 4th March. No customs or import charges either, result!
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