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Bent Chetler Help

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gnarRat
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I'm 17 y/o 5'11 140 pounds and don't know if I should get the 185 or 178 chetlers. I will be skiing at resorts all around the mountain, when there is powder I'll be skiing it. Other than that I will be skiing around in the trees trying to find fun runs with my friends. I want a playful ski and I don't know if the 185 will be too much ski. I also am worried the 178 will feel too short because I have heard the Chets ski short. Any advice on which size to get? Thanks gnarrats
Nov 14 2016 9:25PM
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Session
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Terrible idea for an all mountain ski.
Nov 14 2016 9:35PM
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bakerymaster
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SessionTerrible idea for an all mountain ski.

I agree with this.

If it isn't basically your pow specific ski it isn't a good choice. Im gonna beat a dead horse and suggest Kartel 108
Nov 14 2016 10:14PM
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JAlps
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3rd'ing this. Horrible idea for an all mountain ski.

Look for something around 108mm waist with some rocker, and a little bit of camber as well if you are keen to it.
Nov 14 2016 11:08PM
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yzzid
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SessionTerrible idea for an all mountain ski.


why?
Nov 15 2016 12:27AM
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.lencon
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Get the 185.

Everyone is saying its a terrible all mountain ski. I personally love fat skis. Ive ridden 120mm skis for my one ski quiver before. If you like a fatter ski and live on the west coast I don't think its a bad idea.

I will say that there are much better all mountain skis, but if you know you'll like it then go for it. Ive been wanting some Bent Chets for some time now..
Nov 15 2016 1:18AM
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yzzid
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.lenconGet the 185.

Everyone is saying its a terrible all mountain ski. I personally love fat skis. Ive ridden 120mm skis for my one ski quiver before. If you like a fatter ski and live on the west coast I don't think its a bad idea.

I will say that there are much better all mountain skis, but if you know you'll like it then go for it. Ive been wanting some Bent Chets for some time now..


Can you name a better all mountain ski? I'm thinkng kartel 108s or sir Francis bacons. I was thinking to get some Chet's too but I think I need something a littler more all mountain.
Nov 15 2016 2:07AM
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.lencon
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yzzidCan you name a better all mountain ski? I'm thinkng kartel 108s or sir Francis bacons. I was thinking to get some Chet's too but I think I need something a littler more all mountain.


Yeah the Kartel 108 would be my top choice for an all mountain ski. You should get those for sure. I have the older Kartel 106s and they're a blast.
Nov 15 2016 2:23AM
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yzzid
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I think I want something a little wider, billy goats or Kartel 116? They're both 116 under foot so idk what the difference is
I'm 5'11 140
Nov 16 2016 8:21PM
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DayMan
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yzzidI think I want something a little wider, billy goats or Kartel 116? They're both 116 under foot so idk what the difference is
I'm 5'11 140


If you really want a pow ski, go for it, but it's a lot of ski for a daily driver. I really think the Kartel 108 would be best for what you're saying you'll be skiing. Plus 108 is plenty underfoot for pow days too, especially with how much rocker they have. If you're really set on the pow skis though I'd go for the Kartel 116 because they're gonna be more playful than the billy goat.
Nov 16 2016 8:27PM
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yzzid
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DayManIf you really want a pow ski, go for it, but it's a lot of ski for a daily driver. I really think the Kartel 108 would be best for what you're saying you'll be skiing. Plus 108 is plenty underfoot for pow days too, especially with how much rocker they have. If you're really set on the pow skis though I'd go for the Kartel 116 because they're gonna be more playful than the billy goat.


Thanks!!
Nov 17 2016 3:07AM
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Emma_Watson
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go 185 because fuck what they say



i'm 5'8 140 riding 181 park skis
Nov 17 2016 6:10AM
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