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Icelantic nomad

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Slizger
Posts: 128 - Karma: 11
Hi newschoolers, i was recently offered a sweet deal on a pair of Icelantic Nomads in a 168. I really like the ski and think it would fit my style perfectly, however i am sceptical about the relatively short length.
I am around 5'9 and 135 pounds
I am an advanced skier
and i like my skis stiffer than most of newschoolers.

also, if i do decide to pick them up what bindings would you recommend?

Any and all advice is appreciated because there really isn't that much information about them.
Oct 8 2011 2:19PM
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DrZoidberg
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I'm 5'5" and like 120lbs, I've ridden them several times when I get to ski loveland if I fly out there... They're sick, the flex is awesome. Lengthwise, I think I was on 168s and I though they were fine for me, I normally ride 166 chronics. Maybe try demoing them, and consider what size you ride right now. They'd only be a couple inches shorter than you I think. But they're awesome skis.
Oct 8 2011 2:24PM
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Slizger
Posts: 128 - Karma: 11
I just wish icelantic didnt have such big size gaps. A 168 to 181 gap is pretty huge . i would snatch up a 175 in a heartbeat.
Oct 8 2011 2:35PM
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DrZoidberg
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Wow never noticed that, that is a really odd gap. If anything I'd think they would drop the 156 and put in a 175 or something.
Oct 8 2011 3:00PM
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DGski
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way too short imo
Oct 8 2011 3:25PM
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Slizger
Posts: 128 - Karma: 11
What do you guys think of the rossignol S6/Sickle? I've never tried a pair, but they look pretty fun. not to much info on them either as the S7 is such a huge success and they get overshadowed.
Oct 9 2011 4:46PM
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Slizger
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Bump
Oct 10 2011 12:57PM
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PEJibber31
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Quite a different ski from the nomad, with some rocker and a bit softer it's kind of a narrower icelantic keeper. Personally I find Rossi skis kind of dead and flat but I'm clearly in a minority because Rossi appears to be killing it lately.
Mar 5 2012 11:55PM
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