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Ski recommendation for taller skier

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alext135
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I need some recommendations for new park skis. I live in the east coast and currently use a pair of Line Blends (2019) and am looking to buy a new pair for next season. I am 6'2ish closer to 6'3 and I find my 185 Blends to be fun, but a bit on the shorter side. I like the soft flex and wideness so I wouldn't want any ski less than 100 under foot. I've been having trouble finding wide park skis in 185 - 190mm in length so some recommendations would be great as I also enjoy skiing outside the park. These are the current skis I am looking at:

2024 Line Blend (185mm) - Alright in my opinion but I'd prefer a longer ski

Vishnu Wide (189mm) - Afraid the rocker might make the ski feel shorter than they actual are

Majesty Dirty Bear XL (186) - Same issue as blend, would prefer to be a bit longer

Volkl Revolt 104 (188)

Head Oblivion 102 (189)

open to any other recommendations
Jan 30 2024 4:00PM
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Juviticus
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I mean I think a lot of what your feeling is the charactistics of the ski. Blends are noodles, so if you were to be on a stiffer/heavier ski at the same hight it probably wouldn't feel short. That won't change with some of those skis you listed like the Vishnu and Revolt. I don't know much about the Majesty so I'd probably say the Head Oblivion 102, Nordica Unleashed 108, ARV 106, or skis like those would be better.

**This post was edited on Jan 30th 2024 at 4:40:28pm
Jan 30 2024 4:38PM
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jumpman101
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Look at the Jeffrey 100 in a 190
Jan 30 2024 5:35PM
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Vzx
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alext135I need some recommendations for new park skis. I live in the east coast and currently use a pair of Line Blends (2019) and am looking to buy a new pair for next season. I am 6'2ish closer to 6'3 and I find my 185 Blends to be fun, but a bit on the shorter side. I like the soft flex and wideness so I wouldn't want any ski less than 100 under foot. I've been having trouble finding wide park skis in 185 - 190mm in length so some recommendations would be great as I also enjoy skiing outside the park. These are the current skis I am looking at:

2024 Line Blend (185mm) - Alright in my opinion but I'd prefer a longer ski

Vishnu Wide (189mm) - Afraid the rocker might make the ski feel shorter than they actual are

Majesty Dirty Bear XL (186) - Same issue as blend, would prefer to be a bit longer

Volkl Revolt 104 (188)

Head Oblivion 102 (189)

open to any other recommendations


On3p Jeffery would suit you well
Jan 30 2024 6:27PM
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BLandz
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Im exact same height and I love my 191 Jeffs for harder charging and 189 Wide plus is perfect size for park.

im sure 189 prodigy 2 would be in your wheelhouse as well but have never rode a pair myself
Jan 30 2024 10:11PM
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