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Pettitor what else in quiver ?

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CZxHONZAxCZ
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Hey !
I got a pair of 169 Pettitors. I am 5,5'' and 145 ..... I am looking for a pair of powder skis so I can put my Barons on.... would you recommend me going for 179-185 cm and what is a good underfoot waist ?? Would it be dumb to buy a 179 Pettitor ?

Thks
Aug 15 2013 11:10AM
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VD.
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If you've got the Petitors as you pow/everyday ski, why not get a proper touring rig?
Aug 15 2013 11:22AM
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CZxHONZAxCZ
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Would a around 110 cm waist be good ?
Aug 15 2013 11:26AM
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VD.
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When I meant was with tech bindings rather than Barons.
Aug 15 2013 11:44AM
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tomPietrowski
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They is no way you want to be on skis 180+. Especially if your touring you want something light. Around 170-175 will be good depending on the ski.
Aug 15 2013 12:48PM
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VD.
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If you're going for a more dedicated touring set up considering your current set up, I'd go:
-mid 170s
-flat tail
-directional
- ~110 or so underfoot, if EC maybe a tad skinnier, if out west you could go wider.
Aug 15 2013 5:20PM
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CZxHONZAxCZ
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It would be for Switzerland !
Aug 16 2013 3:15PM
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VD.
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For Europe you could comfortably go ~100 underfoot for touring. I'm going to be touring in Europe next season, and I'm looking at the Faction Agent 100s.
Aug 16 2013 3:26PM
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white6speedz28
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I have brand new 185 patrons I'm trying to unload.
Aug 16 2013 3:49PM
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CZxHONZAxCZ
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For example, if I go with the touring skis of Volkl, I am just super scared to destroy they jumping off cliffs, especially underfoot .
Aug 17 2013 6:17AM
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CZxHONZAxCZ
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Probably would go with something like the Salomon Q-105 or K2 Annex 108 ....
Aug 17 2013 6:29AM
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VD.
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Yeh if you want more of a freeride touring ski, I wouldn't go for skis like those in the volkl tour range. Look for a ski labeled as 'freeride', that should accomodate your needs.
Aug 17 2013 3:40PM
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AK-Pow29
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Nice man I just got the Pettitor too. I would go with the 108 K2 Annex forsure though.
Sep 11 2013 10:49PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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I use 115's for touring around here...

all preference..

depends if your after light weight or shredding down...


side note, where in europe you heading?

if you find yourself in the 4 vallees, let me know.
Sep 12 2013 4:38AM
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Pipe_Munky
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Volkl Mantra. 98mm underfoot, titanal topesheet, bombproof construction.

Go for the 170 and you'll be golden
Sep 12 2013 9:33AM
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