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kito16
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I'm 16, 5'5, 135lbs and a fairly aggressive skier. I'm looking at a new pair of powder skis, and from the research I've done I'm pretty set on the Opuses. The only concern I have is that I'm looking for a super playful, jibby pow ski, and the Opus doesn't come shorter than 178, which I think might sacrifice a bit of that playfulness. If you have any suggestions on skis I'm open to those as well, but I'm mainly wondering if 278 would be too long for me.
Jan 3 2014 1:11AM
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DrZoidberg
Posts: 5675 - Karma: 4,268
You should consider JJs. I've ridden them a few times, I'm 5'5" and like 125lbs. I found them awesome in every way possible basically. Sort of like a park ski, but fatter and with rocker. They were quite light too and felt great hopping around and spinning. They were older ones, I tried the 175 or whatever they had, and the 185 or whatever it was back then. Neither were hard to ski, but the 175 was quicker for me so I liked that better. Plus I thought they turned well. They do have a some grip issues because of the tail rocker, but it's really not bad if you're not a noob. The tight sidecut is fun, and they pivot so easy in trees and stuff.
Jan 3 2014 4:26PM
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Bozite
Posts: 981 - Karma: 561
Im afraid those would be huge on you, and you wouldn't be able to butter around as well. If you want a playful backcountry pow ski here are a few options in your size
With your height a buttery pow ski will be a little hard to find but these two would be perfect. Hope that helps a bit
Jan 3 2014 6:04PM
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