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Scratch BC Help

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Kevo
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I'm really thinking about getting a pair for all mountain (in Colorado, mind you). What do you guys think? How well would they be for an all around ski to ski bumps, groomers, and especially powder-yeah I know powder is what they are geared for. I'm a little worried about the turning response because I have heard that they are a pretty soft ski. I would be getting them in 182 because I am 5'11' and 175. Also, is there any significant difference between the 04-05 and the 05-06 to think about? One more thing- if not the Scratch BC's, what would you recommend for what I am looking for?




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Jun 13 2005 3:53AM
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skihillraod
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I ride an 0405 182 scratch bc for everything and it is wonderful. If you want more pow, go with the new 2006 scratch bc as it is wider (97 rather than 90 on mine underfoot). Also I wish I was on 185 armada arv. So look at that too, no matter what you do mount +3 from "modern" line forward, or more. Get a little longer than you want (barely) and mount a little further forward.



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Jun 13 2005 10:07AM
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Triple_Strum
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good advice. I used the Scratch BC as an all mountain ski as well, but it was just a tiny bit soft for me (I am heavy). Then I got the ARVs and loved them.

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Jun 13 2005 10:27AM
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coldsmoke20
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From what I've heard the new BC is stiffer and wider than last years BC which makes it a better all-mountain ski. The other ski I would suggest would be the Vicious.

Jun 13 2005 10:53AM
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Lineskier-101
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185 arv's sound like a good ski for you. I don't know much about the BC's, but I know their pretty soft.

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Jun 13 2005 11:43AM
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Kevo
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Jun 16 2005 6:21PM
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powwrangler
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I'm 145 lbs. and I skied the 0304 Scrathc BC which is the same as the 0405 this past season and I thought it was great. It was stiff enough for me because of my light weight. If I were you and you plan on using them a lot in the Pow I'd opt for the 188's. Arv's are good too, maybe look into the JP vs. Julien for more of a Pow ski

Jun 16 2005 9:15PM
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deleted000
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The '06 Scratch BC is a ski I'm looking into too. What size do you guys think would be good. No park with these skis, only big mtn, hard pack, tight trees and crud (I ski in the BC Interior). They come in a 172 and 178, I'm thinking a 178 but it might be long in the trees.

Jun 16 2005 9:51PM
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fakie_jibber
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are you sure they don't come in anything longer then 178cm ? cauz that seems really short for a BC ski (this year's went up to 188)

Jun 17 2005 12:39AM
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Jun 17 2005 6:28PM
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bcenemy
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I'm 5,10 and 60 kg and I've got the 176 BC's, they're perfect for anything.

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Jun 18 2005 12:22PM
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PowderCanuck
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they'll come in 171,178 and 185

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