Big Mt Ski
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little_boo
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i've heard good things about the S5's. I almost got them, but instead got the S6's, which are also a good big mountain ski.
i would also check out some of the volkls out on the market this year
i would also check out some of the volkls out on the market this year
VTtreeskier
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I wanna say the ANT or Garbones but they might be a bit much for you at 191 and 192, maybe a 186 EHP?
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steezerampage
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The S5 is the Scratch BC with a new top sheet right?
Fish_Sandwich.
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Something from moment.
the M1, or the 188 tahoe, maybe... but other than that, no.
unless you want something skinny.. (like 85 waist) then the 192 reno freebird might work. They are stiff as BALLS.
unless you want something skinny.. (like 85 waist) then the 192 reno freebird might work. They are stiff as BALLS.
DangerToes
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I'm 5'9 165# so pretty much same size, and I've ridden a bunch of skis, so things you'll want to take into considerations include:
-How good do you want them to be in pow as well? Do you already have a pow-specific ski? The stiffer the ski the more tip dive you'll have in pow but the more stable you'll be on landings.
-Moguls: Do you ski them? If you do rather often and you want a more versatile ski, I wouldn't go over 107-108 in the waist, because past that you have to start staggering your skis a bit more, which is by no means undoable or extremely difficult, but also remember that that width will keep the ski under your boot better and is faster edge-to-edge. Again, something that can be avoided through technique, but whatever
-Trees- you ski them? lots? maybe you want a more pow-specific, less stiff ski.
So here are my recommended skis, all of these are good, but in different ways:
First category consist of traditional shaped (although shallow sidecut as you'll want them) skis, listed from softest to stiffest:
07-08 Jp Julien
4frnt VCT
Armada ANT
Moment m1
This Next category contains skis that are a bit wider and softer:
Moment Ruby
Rossignol s6
Dynastar Huge trouble
And lastly, the nice and stiff skis with a mini rocker upfront for increased pow performance:
Line Mothership
Surface Live Life
Moment Garbones
It is by no means a comprehensive list but it has skis that I would consider riding, mind you i like to drive my skis and I like twin tips because of the easier release in pow. I also like shallow sidecuts. If you come from more of a ski racing background, you might also want to try the Dynastar XXL. My favorites of the list are the Armada ANT for an every day charger and the Surface Live life for a slightly more pow specific charger. Obviously Don't get anything under 185, that would be just silly and I feel like I shouldn't have to say it but I will anyways. Anywho, Ive been typing for a while and hope this helps you out.
-How good do you want them to be in pow as well? Do you already have a pow-specific ski? The stiffer the ski the more tip dive you'll have in pow but the more stable you'll be on landings.
-Moguls: Do you ski them? If you do rather often and you want a more versatile ski, I wouldn't go over 107-108 in the waist, because past that you have to start staggering your skis a bit more, which is by no means undoable or extremely difficult, but also remember that that width will keep the ski under your boot better and is faster edge-to-edge. Again, something that can be avoided through technique, but whatever
-Trees- you ski them? lots? maybe you want a more pow-specific, less stiff ski.
So here are my recommended skis, all of these are good, but in different ways:
First category consist of traditional shaped (although shallow sidecut as you'll want them) skis, listed from softest to stiffest:
07-08 Jp Julien
4frnt VCT
Armada ANT
Moment m1
This Next category contains skis that are a bit wider and softer:
Moment Ruby
Rossignol s6
Dynastar Huge trouble
And lastly, the nice and stiff skis with a mini rocker upfront for increased pow performance:
Line Mothership
Surface Live Life
Moment Garbones
It is by no means a comprehensive list but it has skis that I would consider riding, mind you i like to drive my skis and I like twin tips because of the easier release in pow. I also like shallow sidecuts. If you come from more of a ski racing background, you might also want to try the Dynastar XXL. My favorites of the list are the Armada ANT for an every day charger and the Surface Live life for a slightly more pow specific charger. Obviously Don't get anything under 185, that would be just silly and I feel like I shouldn't have to say it but I will anyways. Anywho, Ive been typing for a while and hope this helps you out.
no_steeze
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it depends on your definition of big mtn, for charging the shit out of lines and stomping cliffs on hard snow go with mo'ships, moment m1's or garbones
for a charger ski but not stiff as hell look at prophet 130's or comi's
for an all around pow ski look at prophet 100's, rubies, or bacons
for a charger ski but not stiff as hell look at prophet 130's or comi's
for an all around pow ski look at prophet 100's, rubies, or bacons
ski_powpow
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you don't actually have to be sending balls to ride these. THey have a desent amount of sidecut adn the flex is resonable, the 195 just seems intimidating. I might look into xxl LP's if your ready to go hard or last years 193 EHP's this years are a little more powder specific
ski_powpow
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With that said last years EHP's and LP's arent for the faint of heart and looking at your options i'd prob go for the guns if i had to choose from, the three
DangerToes
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prophets don't have great edge hold on ice, from my experience. just throwing it out there.
NcKing34
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+K ... good stuff.
to answer some of the questions...i want it to rip all mt and still have good float in the pow. i live on the east coast so this would be a ski for up north and out west. i do dabble in between the trees and enjoy it a good bit. i also need the ski to be able to hook em up on east coach cement(snow as some call it) i dont think i really want to go over 180 btw.
to answer some of the questions...i want it to rip all mt and still have good float in the pow. i live on the east coast so this would be a ski for up north and out west. i do dabble in between the trees and enjoy it a good bit. i also need the ski to be able to hook em up on east coach cement(snow as some call it) i dont think i really want to go over 180 btw.
DangerToes
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well in that case 182 vct. holds awesome on ice, nimble in the trees, stable with drops, rips moguls with retarded skill and strength, can't say enough good things about it, see my review. If you're in school you can get 35% off on the 4frnt website.
DangerToes
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easier to drive, I really like rossignol skis theyre really well built, although I would have gone with the 185 for you and I feel like 174 is too short. Dont be afraid of longer skis though, they make you a better skier.
yeahitsdave
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id second that. i love my scratch bcs. stiff but still light with good edge hold. made a great east coast ski. the new blends might not be bad either, slightly more playful, but stuuuupid fun to ski on
