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Chute and Big Sky Day Skis

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robotdna
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This is really a silly thread, but I'm honestly not sure what to do. Silly thread regardless.

I will need to ski some traditional hardpacked chutes in a week, and have no idea which skis to keep on for the day. The location is Big Sky.

I can ride:
• 191 BillyGoats (143-118-128)
• 164 Atomic Crimson (Great all-mountain ski, btw) (129.5-88-115)
• 168 Rossi S4 Jibs (116-84-109)

Wish I had some Jeffreys, but I couldn't find any in time for the trip. I feel the BGs would give me good stability and great landings(as they do normally), but the Crimsons are so maneuverable and hold and edge well. I've skied most of Big Sky on my Crimsons before, but conditions change. They kind of get thrown around. As do the BGs. And my Rossis do well in anything besides powder, and are light. 

I don't want to be switching out skis constantly for different stuff. And I can only bring so many pairs on the trip. I don't want to bring the wrong pair.

Thanks. I just want control and fun. And I'm unsure.

tl;dr
I can bring several skis, what would be good for current conditions at Big Sky for upper mountain and trees so I don't leave skis out to get stolen.
Jan 10 2014 1:04AM
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bigbromskier
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depends how big you are/how strong your legs are. why you have something as small as 164 and then a 191 pow charger is absolutely beyond me.
if you're a bigger guy, like, 6' and/or you've been skiing all season and have strong legs just go with the billy goats. if not then go with the 168; go with the longer of the two shorter as 4mm is really pretty marginal unless they have different camber setups, which you should be able to accurately choose yourself.

actually, just go with the 168 either way, especially if you haven't skied the billy goats much (?). I'm gonna guess you're gonna get worked by the BGs cause that's a bigass ski. I don't know your size, but I'm 5'6 and ski a 185 110mm and love em when it's fresh, but it's not ideal to lug em around on hardpack.

just go with what you're comfortable skiing. don't set yourself up to be overworked.
Jan 10 2014 1:35AM
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japanada
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I ride a 118mm waisted ski every day out here at jackson hole. I would say to rip the big ones!
Jan 10 2014 1:49AM
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robotdna
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I'm under 6' and 130 lbs. I ski my goats frequently. I love the length. And yes, it's odd the length I am on, but I'm comfortable enough with about any ski, thanks to race training. Not as funny as my 155 to 191 last year. Haha. It seems like a BG would do well, I'm just not sure if the conditions will be completely skied out by then. Thanks for input, btw.
Jan 10 2014 5:39PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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How the hell do you feel comfortable on something like 160 range if you've had race training+ frequently use a 191.. bizarre

Out of type 3 your BGs seem the ideal choice for an every condition ski
Jan 10 2014 6:59PM
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robotdna
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My slalom skis are 165. GS skis are in the 180-190 range. I love my carvy skis, but it's not that hard to deal with a longer ski if it's rockered as much as the BGs are. Maybe I'm just weird. Rocker FTW.

I use a 160-170 range more than my BGs, but in all honestly, powder turns are so easy with that ski. Roll your knees and they slarve right around. I recommend them to anyone.

Thanks for your input.
Jan 10 2014 9:57PM
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profa_212
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Take those BGs man. I have seen you push those puppies all over terry without a problem, and it shouldn't be any different in Big Sky. I would say your atomics but I would be worried about their stability, especially in a-z's and other open face terrain.
Jan 10 2014 11:02PM
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jaredmdub
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As a former BG and Terry rider myself, I say take the BG's if you're confident in your riding abilities. I find it strange you own 191's at your size, but to each his own.
Jan 11 2014 3:24AM
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robotdna
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Yes, haha.

Sad you can't join us. :( I'll facetime you while bombing Dictators haha. Let that arm heal fast!
Jan 11 2014 5:10PM
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robotdna
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A fellow Terry rider, how rare. Cool. Nice to meet you.
Jan 11 2014 5:11PM
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jaredmdub
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Former*
Jan 11 2014 6:06PM
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