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Which length and brand GS skis should I buy.

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GaperKing
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I am looking for a new pair of GS skis to tear up the groomers. I am 6 ft. 175 pounds and am wondering what lenth ski I should get. I have been looking at 187 cm Volkl but am also checking out some Atomic's. Please help me find my next skis.



Oct 15 2013 4:25AM
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Japaneezy
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Welcome to NS!


.....GaperKing.
Oct 15 2013 4:26AM
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McLS
Posts: 1985 - Karma: 6,454
hmm, not quite the right forum for racing but, I'd go with some slalom skis, blizzard, if you've got the money, is the best you can buy

the bounce you get on these bad boys is huge.

so you can carve those groomers like a boss, switch! haha i don't even know who dafuq buys those....

Just buy some fat skis (much cheaper than racing skis), go pow skiing, watch a few edits here, become a freeskier, thank me.
Oct 15 2013 4:42AM
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razors-chaz
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I would recommend the oakley osama pros.
Oct 15 2013 5:27AM
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Ghini
Posts: 2263 - Karma: 3,002
Atomic or Head.
Go big in size.
But be aware you will not be able to cruise comfortably down the groomers with your family or GF, laying down huge turns at mach 10 is what they are made for..
Oct 15 2013 6:07AM
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Parrish
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can't beat that sand core technology
Oct 15 2013 6:39AM
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Skiingsnow
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seeing as u posted this on NS im assuming u dont have any race experience?

If so then dont get a full on 185 race ski, you'll be in over your head, a 175cm, 18m radius ski will be fine.
Oct 15 2013 7:39AM
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Pipe_Munky
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pretty much this.
go for the "wall stock" or "coaches ski" race ski. these are great all mountain carving skis at about 18m radius for GS or 13m for SL. if you're not a full blown racer, these will work just fine for you.
Oct 15 2013 9:36AM
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AceleTerrie
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why the fuck would you post this to ns...
Oct 15 2013 12:46PM
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k2andcannoli
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Ive got some rossi wc fsi 185 with the plate conversion for fks, yours for the right price.
Oct 15 2013 2:35PM
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life_is_hood
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I hear all the pros are headed to Sochi on blades this year... killer turning radius
Oct 15 2013 9:14PM
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