Line Sakana Sizing

jareda580

jareda580

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I really want to purchase a pair of Line Sakanas. I hate to admit it but my park days are behind me, my clothes are just not baggy enough and my bones are not sturdy enough. My friend's dad bought a pair and he loves them. He is about 5'6" maybe and skis the 166cm.

I am 5'9" and am a pretty aggressive skier. These will be my all around ski (No rails!) and I'll actually keep my edges sharp and the skis waxed.

The past few years I have had Line Step Ups, ON3P Filthy Rich and Kartel 98 in 174cm, Aramada ARV 86 (or 87 dont remember) in 176 cm. All were true center mounted besides the Kartel 98 which were maybe -2 cm from center.

I am thinking of getting the 174 cm Sakana. My only fear is how far back the traditional mount is on them. I do not think the longer nose will be a problem. I am just wondering what other people feel about the ski and sizes. I saw a few reviews where Line says the ski rides like a +10 from what size it was.

Any feedback would be appreciated
 
I had the same debate as you as I bought Sakanas two months ago.

I'm 180cm and got the 174cms and I'm more than happy with them for carving slopes when skiing with my girlfriend

If I were to ski pow / backcountry I would want the longer one. Also worth noting they are super soft, like softer than Blend soft (but poppy) so I feel that the shorter ski has a bit too low maximum speed before skiing them gets pretty damn scary. In smooth slopes that is not a problem, but as soon as there's variable snow it's pretty obvious.

All in all, if you ski only smooth slopes in chill speeds, get the like -10cm from your 'normal' ski size, if you want to use them for everything, get a bit taller size.

Last the shape is weird coming from park skis but after a day you'll love them!
 
14510969:migidimigi said:
I had the same debate as you as I bought Sakanas two months ago.

I'm 180cm and got the 174cms and I'm more than happy with them for carving slopes when skiing with my girlfriend

If I were to ski pow / backcountry I would want the longer one. Also worth noting they are super soft, like softer than Blend soft (but poppy) so I feel that the shorter ski has a bit too low maximum speed before skiing them gets pretty damn scary. In smooth slopes that is not a problem, but as soon as there's variable snow it's pretty obvious.

All in all, if you ski only smooth slopes in chill speeds, get the like -10cm from your 'normal' ski size, if you want to use them for everything, get a bit taller size.

Last the shape is weird coming from park skis but after a day you'll love them!
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Much Appreciated, I did hear it is like a whole new style of skiing. Might pull the trig and purchase tonight. Heading to Mammoth in about 3 weeks.
 
I'm 5'8 and ski the 181s. I've never felt like they were too big. They aren't a demanding ski by any means. Would reccomend them, they are a fun and unique ride
 
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