Member of the Month

KilaTsunami
October, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

POWDER SKI SIZING

profile picture
HeyGuy
Posts: 172 - Karma: 313
So im looking at the 4frnt crj in a 164 and im 5.7'. I know that is pretty short but the kind of skiing i do is that east coast tight quick turn skiing in the woods. Need some input on if the ski is worth buying at this size.
Dec 2 2011 5:57PM
0 0
profile picture
powderhuffer.com
Posts: 162 - Karma: 23
The 164 is really short.  Being a rockered ski, the CRJ is going to feel like an even shorter ski.  Realistically, it will ski like a 158ish traditional camber ski. 

The typical rule of thumb is to size up.  180 & 188 are the top selling sizes for that reason.  Remember, the CRJ is a very soft, fun, playful ski and they are very easy to ski and throw around.  Based on your height and what you want to do, I would recommend the 180 or 172 (at the shortest).

Nonetheless, you can't go wrong with 4FRNT.  We were just at 4FRNT party last night here in SLC...great crew!




Dec 2 2011 6:15PM
0 0
profile picture
HeyGuy
Posts: 172 - Karma: 313
alright thx
Dec 2 2011 6:18PM
0 0
profile picture
HeyGuy
Posts: 172 - Karma: 313

what do u think about the hellbents for what im doing

Dec 2 2011 6:22PM
0 0
profile picture
powderhuffer.com
Posts: 162 - Karma: 23
The hellbents are fat.  Where on the east coast are you skiing?  Is it just east coast pow...or do you make a lot of trips out west?

If you just wanted a solid all-mountain ski for east coast skiing ripped in light tree-pow, crud, and icy parks...I would recommend something around 100-110mm underfoot.  Some good options in that category are: Atomic Access, Line Blend, Atomic Blog, Lib Tech Freeride NAS, or even the skinnier rockered Armada Halo. 
Dec 2 2011 6:34PM
0 0
profile picture
skiingute
Posts: 630 - Karma: 15
The 181 Live Life with 110 underfoot would be real solid or the ON3P Wrenegade. Both would rip real hard for you. I'd definitely get a ski in the 179-189 range for length.
Dec 2 2011 6:59PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)