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Pow planks for us tall dudes

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CottonPuff
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Well hey there. So I am out for this whole season and would like to come back next season on some new pow boards. Currently on some older 182 Bacons and they are way too short for me and have about zero flex left in them. I'm 6'4 about 190 pounds and am looking for a playful, versatile pow ski for next season. What I've been looking at so far are the 192 Bentchetlers (worried they may be too soft for me), the 195 AK JJ's (worried they may be too stiff), some 195 Folsom Gambits, and I'm such a whore for Pollard so I'd consider next years Opus in the 192 length but those may be too soft for me. If you have any input on this matter, advice would also be greatly appreciated.

One last thing, just out of curiosity, would having a longer, stiffer ski (compared to my 182 bacons) be better for knee health since those skis would suit me better? just playing around with that idea the other day. Shanks
Mar 7 2012 7:11PM
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Dustin.
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I think you would love the Bentchetlers man.
Mar 7 2012 7:23PM
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arammell
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I'm almost your exact size.  6'4" 195

I have been skiing the 191 ON3P Billy Goats this season and have been loving them!  Best skis I have ever skied by far!  If I were you I would go with the 191 Caylors or 191 BG's


Mar 7 2012 7:35PM
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Tucks
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I would say you are an idea candidate for the Salomon Rocker 2 size 192...122 underfoot you will be floating!
Mar 7 2012 8:21PM
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CottonPuff
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are the 192s a little stiffer than the 183s? any other differences between the two?
Mar 7 2012 8:23PM
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Session
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I would really consider the 191 Caylor. (owned it)

The 192 Bentchetler is not a really soft ski.(on it)

Don't know about the 195 Folsom Gambit. (have one on the way)

But you can't go wrong with ON3P.
Mar 7 2012 8:36PM
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.cam.
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Nordica helldorado 193 (on it may be too stiff but great ski)

Or the softer patron
Mar 7 2012 8:41PM
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malonius_funk
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i'm the same height as you and i'm looking for a pair of pow boards for next year also and i've been looking at:

caylors
chetlers
ak jj's
opus
surface new lifes (stiff, symmetrical)

Mar 7 2012 11:20PM
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Dr.Gnar
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193 4FRNT EHP now THAT IS A CHARGING SKI
Mar 8 2012 12:30AM
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VD.
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I ride 191 ON3P Caylors they are honestly the best pow boards I've every used. The medium stiff flex means you can stomp all day, the bamboo core gives you so much pop and the ski feels lively and playful when I want but when I need it it's stiff and stable. These sticks munch wind effected, crud and any other variable snow condition. Considering their width they grip ice and slay the groomers (as well as my line prophet 100s). If I were you I would seriously consider these skis, if you do buy them you wont be dissapointed
Mar 8 2012 12:48AM
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Che~
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this man speaks the truth. Caylors are the shit
Mar 8 2012 12:58AM
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Casey
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I would recommend the 189 seths. I am about your size, I took a few runs on them in Whistler they are fucking ridiculous. I am currently on the 189 hellbents I would recommend those too, but if I were bigger than I am now I would probly be on Seths.

Mar 8 2012 2:22AM
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TRIKD
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This:

http://www.downskis.com/ski-specifications/countdown-1

194, carbon, same constuction as larger companies, etc.etc. Limited in the US right now but a group buy happening over on TGR.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/240540-Down-Skis-Group-Buy

Mar 8 2012 4:28AM
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TallTom
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I'm 6ft 5, 194lbs and have 192 Bent Chetler's - they're amazing. So +1
Mar 8 2012 8:17AM
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Nicko1981
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Check out the Liberty Genome 194 if you're after something seriously big.
Mar 8 2012 8:19AM
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