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Twin-tip All-mountain ski

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ANNA93
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Hey everyone,

My name is Anna and I ski in the Alps in Europe and in Australia. I am currently in between a level 5 and 6 skier, wanting to take quite a few lessons this winter in Europe to improve. I am looking for an All Mountain Ski, I can ski well on piste but also be able to make myself familiar with off piste/powder skiing. I would say my main priority is to learn to ski well on piste. I really would like to get a pair of twin tips, as I would love to learn how to ski switch. My partner has always skied twin-tips and absolutely loves it, we got a bit worried though that I might find to ski a twin-tip ski a lot more difficult. The ski I liked the most so far is the Line Soulmate 90 and I am trying to decide between a 158cm or 165 cm ski. I am 167 cm tall and weigh 57 kg.

I would really appreciate your opinion.

Cheers!
Dec 2 2014 5:43AM
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VD.
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Hi, if you're into the Soulmate 90, I'd say go for the 165cm, it's got early rise in the tip plus it's measured before pressing so it'll run shorter than 165cm anyway.

I would suggest that the Soulmate 90 might not be the best ski for you if you're wanting to learn to ski switch and want a twin tip. Whilst the twin, it's only a half twin with a back of centre mount and it's sidecut and flex are both directional so it's not exactly ideal for switch skiing.
Dec 2 2014 7:49AM
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.lencon
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Inbetween a level 5 and 6 skiier!?!?

Dang! Here in the USA we only have 3 levels...
Dec 2 2014 8:23AM
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