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Touring ski size question
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So I just picked up some 176 on3p caylors for dirt cheap, and I plan on sticking an AT binding on it. I was just wondering if 176 is gonna be too small for me for a touring ski, I'm 6'0 160
Any feedback would be much appreciated
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Probably, unless its more for tight couloirs.
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Should be fine. I have 175 JJ's that are a few years old (im 6'0"), bought them when I was a little shorter. Am probably going to get 185's next year but am using them this year anyways.
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176 will be fine. Keep in mind the bigger the ski the more ski you will have to haul up the hill. My Lift ski is 185 at 6 foot 185lbs. I ski a 175 in the BC. I am not charging quite as hard and like a ski that is more nimble and easier to kick turn.
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My alpine skis are 186-193cm long
My backcountry skis are 178-185cm long
Going shorter is not that bad in the BC.
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