 Poster: A snowHead
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Tomorrow I have to decide wether I buy the 170cm RX8 or the 175RX8 (model 2007). I am 6.25 feet and 175 lbs. I ski for 10 years (one week a year).
I want a versatile ski for all on-piste conditions (not skiing off piste). The ski should also be stable ski and able to swing quick turns after each other when I want to.
Which length would you advise?
Thanks for your reactions!
Robert
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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I'm a similar height (6ft3in) and190lb and ski them in 175. I've no problems with quick turns. fantastic quick ski. great hold on hardpack.i would be surprised if they are a problem in either length. I went for 175 and don't regret it
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I would have recommended the 170. Which did you get?
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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 a touch heavier although 1.80m .. I ski 170cm but would have gone shorter. Better in longer turns than my B5s ...
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1.96m and 120kg - 175cm. They are fine for me. The secret (as I now know) is to learn to carve porperly in them. If you like hooning around then go long, if you like sharper turns then go shorter.
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Unless they are a really stiff ski, 175, min
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I have bought the 170cm. Friday I depart for the trip to Val Thorens in France... I will let you know how my new RX8 170 are!
Robert
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I'm going to try out my new Rx8s in Soll as well. 
I'm 1.93 wanted to get 1.80 but they don't have this length in the new model.
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robertv1979, Robert, I'm thinking of buying RX8's in a 160 or 165. I'm 53, Level 5/6 but improving, 168lbs, 6'0".
How did you get on with the 170's ?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hello everybody,
I was skiing in France earlier this month. Nice weather and rather good snow. The RX8 were very nice to ski. Stable in every situation. They ski very smooth. I didnt have to work as hard as I use to on my Atomic SL9. I am happy with them. The length I have choosen is also fine (170). In March I go to austria for a couple of days with my girlfriend. I am looking forward to it.
greetings,
Robert
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