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Volkl Kiku vs. Salomon Czar

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amo
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My buddy demoed both of these skis in Jackson the last two days, said she liked them both a lot but couldn't decide on which one to get.

Any advice or recommendations?
Pros or cons of either ski.
She's 5'7" prolly about 125lbs.
intermediate/advanced skier.
And she skis in Jackson Hole
(The Kiku is like the womens version of the mantra. http://volkl.com/ski/skis/AT9.php)
Dec 27 2008 6:04PM
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AJizzle
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the kikhu is the womens version of the gotama, a little less stiff, same basic construction and measurements.  Great ski.  Both ski well, yet somewhat different.  Czar will float better, and since she dosen't weigh much will be just as beefy as the volkl.  I'd go with the czar, i'm 6' 195 and ski the 182, it has plenty of back bone, and is in general a fun ski.  The only reason I'd go with the Volkl is if she dosen't have a viable ski for icy/groomer days, but if she's looking for a pow ski that can handle chop well, go with the czar because of its width and early rise.  Really can't go wrong with either...
Dec 27 2008 9:16PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
the kikhu is the womens version of the gotama, a little less stiff, same basic construction and measurements.  Great ski.  Both ski well, yet somewhat different.  Czar will float better, and since she dosen't weigh much will be just as beefy as the volkl.  I'd go with the czar, i'm 6' 195 and ski the 182, it has plenty of back bone, and is in general a fun ski.  The only reason I'd go with the Volkl is if she dosen't have a viable ski for icy/groomer days, but if she's looking for a pow ski that can handle chop well, go with the czar because of its width and early rise.  Really can't go wrong with either...
Dec 27 2008 9:17PM
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