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Kartel 108 sizing

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Godspeed
Posts: 18 - Karma: 52
Alright, I am looking into the kartel 108 but I can't decide on the length.

I am 17 years old, 176 cm tall and weigh 73 kg without gear. I ski comfortably all over the mountain ( except moguls, but that really isn't anything I'm planning on using these for). I Iike to go really fast and jump off every roller/kicker I can find. I want them to be be pretty easy to handle in trees and for some air (360, 540, maybe something a bit more complicated) but I still want them to hold up when going fast.

Considering the rocker profile, should I go for 176, 181 or maybe even something bigger? If you think that there is any other ski which might fit me better I'll take all suggestions!
Mar 11 2019 4:38PM
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shin-bang
Posts: 4103 - Karma: 7,001
youre young and still growing.
youre going fast which means you want more support.

go 181. unlike other brands, on3ps are true to a tape measure measurement
Mar 11 2019 6:04PM
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Skrp
Posts: 27 - Karma: -77
I'm about 182 cm and have 186 magnus 102. I'd say 181 would be perfect size
Mar 11 2019 6:15PM
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Roberto907
Posts: 65 - Karma: 208
I am 190 pounds and 5' 11" and I ski the 181 Kartel 98 and it is the perfect fit for me

**This post was edited on Mar 11th 2019 at 7:05:39pm
Mar 11 2019 7:05PM
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Slunky
Posts: 690 - Karma: 2,332
5,11 175 lb, have 181 k98, and 186 k108. Both are solid lengths, 181 definitely is more maneuverable but for what I use the 108s for the extra length is nice, makes em fast and more chargeable. Have also spun up to 7 on the 108s so I wouldn’t worry about spinning being an issue.

PS I think people have already said but the way On3p measures they’re gonna ski a lil longer than the equivalent from another brand
Mar 11 2019 9:04PM
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quagsire
Posts: 252 - Karma: 1,253
Honestly you could even size up to the 186 if you're looking for something to go absolutely mach speeds on. This is the size that Blister reviewed and two of the reviewers that they put on the ski are smaller/lighter than you are. (https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2018-2019-on3p-kartel-108)

That being said, Karl skied the 181 in events like Kings and Queens, and he clearly had no issues with top speed and stompability on that length.
Mar 11 2019 9:20PM
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r00kie
Posts: 5238 - Karma: 59,586
6'4 and got the 191 with no regrets. Going long is never a bad idea.
Mar 11 2019 10:20PM
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