K2 ,Volkl for backcoutry in Alps?

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snowaddicted

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Hi guys,

I need to buy a new backcountry skis.

I ski especially in european Alps.

I got the opprtunity to have great deals both with K2 or volkl.

I'm 147 lbs, 5.8 height.

My choice is between :

Seth Vicious 179 or 189

Maiden 179 or 189

Volkl Karma 184

Volkl Gotama 183

The snow is sometimes powder, but often it can happen to find hard pack on it as well.

And often there are a lot of trees, so maybe a long ski would be difficoult to handle (especially couse i 'm light weight)

Can u help me?

M.

 
man... if you ever have a chance to get cheap Volkl skis, go for it.

I smoke and ski trees;

You're a real skier if your ski gear is worth more than your car.

Jordan
 
If you'll be in variable conditions, i would say go with either a 184 Mantra (or 177 if you can get that) or a 179 Vicious.

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I second the vote for the Mantra

it's got the same size shovel as the Gotama for great float, it's got an even sidecut for hardpack (doesn't hook up) and it just rails

Mantra: 130-94-113

Gotama: 130-105-122

I own a 184 and I'm 200 lbs so you probably ought to go 177, it's a stiff ski

the Seth Vicious is also a great ski so make sure to demo it

 
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