Cool this video confirms my new purchase. I ski a 184 on my k2 Mindbender that has a lot of rocker and short effective edge. On my new skis kendo 88 I got the 177 looking at the longer effective edge and shorter rocker.
I’m 5’9 190lbs, advanced skier, spend 80% of my time off piste. I ski in Europe so depending on the time of year the snow isn’t always dry and soft. I’m stuck between 2 skis; K2 reckoner 112 177cm and Armada 116 jj UL 175cm Would you recommend that I size up to a 184 in the k2 / 185 in armada or stick with the shorter length which is around the same size as me?
Great Video! I am 5’ 10” @ 200lbs - looking to buy the 2023 Atomic Maverick 95ti - I am 45 years old (intermediate skier) i ski 80% groomers and the occasional off trail out in the west coast. I am stuck between what length to get - these skis only come in 172 (forehead height) or 180 just a little over my height. I am not an aggressive skier and I do like the occasional speed and steep black diamonds I rented 180 last year and struggled a bit on them, for my weight and height will the 172 be ok? I don’t want to regret my decision, on paper the 172 seem to be ok after looking at several charts on the web.
I would go with the 180’s, I have a pair of the Maverick 100ti’s at 180 and I’m 5’9” 165. For a ski with two sheets of metal it’s still extremely light, plus that front rocker shortens the effective edge.
I'm 5'8 or 173 cm, 170 lbs or 77 kg, intermediate, I ski on-piste all the time, and I like to go fast with medium turns, I think I'll buy the Atomic Redster Q4, would you recommend 161 or 169?
You get a longer ski to compensate for more rocker. My all-mtn park ski is 175cm and my powder ski is 187cm. Your thoughts are correct, it was just worded a little different.
Obviously going to a shop is better, these yt videos are just to get a rough general guide as ultimately it's up to personal preference and a youtube video can't tell you that
Cool this video confirms my new purchase. I ski a 184 on my k2 Mindbender that has a lot of rocker and short effective edge. On my new skis kendo 88 I got the 177 looking at the longer effective edge and shorter rocker.
Hey! your TV is on fire.
5’5.5” and I ski the Ranger 102 169. You’re my hero’s.
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I’m 5’9 190lbs, advanced skier, spend 80% of my time off piste. I ski in Europe so depending on the time of year the snow isn’t always dry and soft. I’m stuck between 2 skis; K2 reckoner 112 177cm and Armada 116 jj UL 175cm
Would you recommend that I size up to a 184 in the k2 / 185 in armada or stick with the shorter length which is around the same size as me?
For the rule of thumb with your height…chin, nose or top of head…is that with your boots on or not?
where can i cop jabber's fit
Great Video! I am 5’ 10” @ 200lbs - looking to buy the 2023 Atomic Maverick 95ti - I am 45 years old (intermediate skier) i ski 80% groomers and the occasional off trail out in the west coast. I am stuck between what length to get - these skis only come in 172 (forehead height) or 180 just a little over my height. I am not an aggressive skier and I do like the occasional speed and steep black diamonds I rented 180 last year and struggled a bit on them, for my weight and height will the 172 be ok? I don’t want to regret my decision, on paper the 172 seem to be ok after looking at several charts on the web.
As someone half and inch taller and a little heavier, would say 172 sounds like decent choice! Certainly would not want go any shorter than 172.
I would go with the 180’s, I have a pair of the Maverick 100ti’s at 180 and I’m 5’9” 165. For a ski with two sheets of metal it’s still extremely light, plus that front rocker shortens the effective edge.
How does sizing snowblades come into play for this?🥳
There’s a wiener joke here somewhere
5'4 (162cm), 125kg
Black Crows Atris 172cm, Nocta 177cm, Anima 176cm.
I'm 5'8 or 173 cm, 170 lbs or 77 kg, intermediate, I ski on-piste all the time, and I like to go fast with medium turns, I think I'll buy the Atomic Redster Q4, would you recommend 161 or 169?
169
I’m 6’0 160 pounds and I’d say expert skier, trying to decide between a 177 and a 184 for the k2 recknor 112 , which has a lot of rocker , any help?
184 would be my choice all day.
This is the way.
Isn’t it the other way around due to the total surface area contacting the snow:
fully cambered = skis longer
fully rockered = skis shorter
You get a longer ski to compensate for more rocker. My all-mtn park ski is 175cm and my powder ski is 187cm. Your thoughts are correct, it was just worded a little different.
The rockered part won't help on icey snow while the cambered will.
No
No ski made after about 1995 is really a viable ski in my opinion
That was very not helpful other than "go to a pro ski shop"
Obviously going to a shop is better, these yt videos are just to get a rough general guide as ultimately it's up to personal preference and a youtube video can't tell you that