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Kartel 108 for smaller skier?

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cooldickdude
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Hey guys,
So i'm a 17 year old male from the PNW (Mt. Hood) and I'm looking at getting some new skis.
Last season I rode 165cm Bacons, but the top sheet on one of them got absolutely fucked. Aside from that, though, I loved that playfulness and agility that they brought.
I am 5' 5" and 135lbs, and I would say I'm a pretty aggressive skier. I love to launch myself off of things and I'm starting to throw more flips and spins. Because of this, in-air maneuverability is an important factor in a ski for me.
My friends are recommending the 171cm ON3P Kartel 108's and they seem like a great ski.
Should I be worried about these being too big or heavy? Like I said, I'm small and like to be able to jib around the mountain.

Any other skis I should look at?
Nov 9 2017 9:45PM
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CLQ
Posts: 2709 - Karma: 11,261
Candide 3.0s and someone recommended me Line Blend's yesterday.
Nov 9 2017 10:04PM
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DrZoidberg
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I'm 5'5 but 120lbs and i rode 178cm Bacons for a day. those were fine for me. No issues jumping snd spinning. My full camber park skis are 166cm and I think anything more than a touch of rocker would be too short at that length. Those could even be a bit longer. Bacons do have a tight turn radius though, so consider that.

I just ordered 171 Magnus from on3p. You'll probably be fine.
Nov 10 2017 11:34AM
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highpeak
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I have the K108 in a 181 and am 5"10" 160lbs. I also jib around the mountain but I'm a former racer so my style is more chargey than jibby so to speak. I honestly dont know flips, but basic 720 down rotations, butters, and grabs r perfectly fine the on the Kartel 108. I'm sure flips would be fine too. I highly suggest them! Durability is unmatched for sure and ON3P has awesome customers service so you could just call them and see what they suggest.
Nov 10 2017 1:54PM
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PowTron
Posts: 226 - Karma: 404
highpeakI have the K108 in a 181 and am 5"10" 160lbs. I also jib around the mountain but I'm a former racer so my style is more chargey than jibby so to speak. I honestly dont know flips, but basic 720 down rotations, butters, and grabs r perfectly fine the on the Kartel 108. I'm sure flips would be fine too. I highly suggest them! Durability is unmatched for sure and ON3P has awesome customers service so you could just call them and see what they suggest.


OP, give us a call or grab us on chat on our website and we can walk you through any questions you have. T

Thanks for considering ON3P!
Nov 10 2017 3:24PM
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rpthompson824
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k2 poachers are the perfect width for ANYTHING and will be a blast
Nov 11 2017 8:00PM
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Session
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K108 is a perfect Mt. Hood ski. There's a reason the whole factory skis it. The ski quite easy, and hold up to the PNW chop. I think you would love them.
Nov 11 2017 9:56PM
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