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K2 Extreme - Right choice? Also ski length advice...

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LWalker1
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
Hey,

Wondering if someone can help...

I made a previous post regarding a pair of LINE BLENDS for this season...

However I'm having second thoughts and wonder if something more nimble like the K2 EXTREME might be better. Especially as I've found a decent deal on them with Schizos.

My main objective is versatility between hardpack and pow when it's available! Not really bothered about anything serious in the park. I'd say

I'd say I'm about INTERMEDIATE level (around 5/6 weeks skiing)

I'm 6"2' and 182lb and stuck between the 179 and the 184.

I was thinking 184 but I'm reading K2's measure long!

Any advice would be great,

Cheers!
Nov 27 2010 9:22AM
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EastCoastSkiier
Posts: 1343 - Karma: 76
The only thing I can help with is that K2's do measure long. My 169 Kung Fujas's from last season are more like 171 or 172. But i would say go with the 184 because personally I prefer a longer ski. And since you aren't going to be in the park length is good. But the Blend sounds like a better choice for you because wider=more fun in powder.
Nov 27 2010 9:27AM
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LWalker1
Posts: 7 - Karma: 10
Thanks for that!
How do you reckon Blends would hold out on the hardpark?
100mm underfoot a bit excessive for icy days? Or fairly manageable?

Nov 27 2010 10:56AM
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LWalker1
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** Hardpack not hardpark haha!!
Nov 27 2010 10:57AM
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EastCoastSkiier
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My 95 underfoot were ok not amazing but ok. Personally I'll put up with a lil less hardpack performance for the versatility and smoothness of a wide ski. But I'm used to riding on whatever I can get my hands on so idk.
Nov 27 2010 11:12AM
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