 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Everyone,
I am looking at buying my first set of skis, I’ve been skiing for over 20weeks in all. I am happy on all runs and can ski reasonably off-piste providing it’s not too steep and deep and tree lined, but that definitely the area I want to improve in .
The last couple of trips I’ve managed to rent some twin-tips which I’ve really enjoyed and have taken my first faltering steps in the world of switch.
My problem with finding skis and renting them is that I am 6ft 5 in tall (196cm) and about 16st (102kg) and the skis I’ve used have felt rather short, especially when off-piste as the twin tips seem to put you more in the middle of the skis.
Basically I’m after some advice as to what manufactures or model of skis would be suitable for 50/50 piste to off-piste mix. Specifically the length of skis that would be suitable?
Would 185 be ok or would 191cm still be too short? I am struggling to find models much longer than this that aren’t big mountain models and won’t be suitable for piste.
I know it’s a hard question to answer but if anyone has any advice or help it would be very much appreciated
Am happy to supply more info if required.
Thanks
Jimbo
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to snowheads ...
Volkl Mantra 191 cm
Atomic Snoop Daddy 192 cm
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Welcome to snowheads ...
Volkl Mantra 191 cm
Atomic Snoop Daddy 192 cm |
Thanks very much, will have a look at those models
Jimbo
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Scott Punisher 192 or 191 can't remeber which great all round TT, I'm similar size to you and ride the shorter 182 and love it.
Also Mantra, Line Prohpet 90 186 some cheapish Liberty Hazmats knocking about on ebay
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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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Have been leaning towards the Punishers for 3 seasons now they seem to come in 191 too
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Skis definitely still seem to be getting shorter. Rossignol and head both seem to have stopped doing longer sizes.
Movement Source 193cm
Dynastar Mythic Rider 189cm
You might get luck with older skis as no one normally wants the long sizes.
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Thanks to all who replied.
am having a look around at some of these options that'd I'd not considered before which his great.
Does anyone know a supplier of the Atomic Snoop Daddy model can't spot them in the normal on-line stores I use?
thanks again
Jimbo
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Unfortunately I've sold my 189 Seths which would seem to have met your specs. As JT says hard to go wrong with Movements or a bit of a plug for a helpful guy , pm kiwi 1 and see what he thinks abouit getting you on a 189 Preacher (though this would be wider than a piste focused ski).
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