Recommend a ski for my massive friend?

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druseph33

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Have a friend that wants to get into skiing (switch from snowboarding). The problem? The man is 6'8", 220 pounds, 28 years old: a beast.

He currently boards all-mountain (especially trees, groomers, and light powder), so that would be the sort of ski hes looking for. Rides in the Sierras on a 163 board.

So what are some skis that come in/are good for his size? Both more beginner oriented and advanced oriented suggestions for if/when he gets into it and improves.

From what I notice, most skis sizes start capping out in the 190s: is he stuck with custom/special skis?

Demoing and renting a variety of skis is possible FYI

Thanks in advanced guys!

**This thread was edited on Mar 31st 2019 at 12:46:12am
 
Praxis Protest 196cm, Fischer Ranger 115 196cm, Down Showdown 105 202cm, Blizzard Bodacious 196cm, just to name a few tall guy planks off the top of my head.

**This post was edited on Apr 1st 2019 at 12:00:09am
 
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