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iggyskierif you were comfortable on the 184 SFB, go 181. If you felt they were a touch long, go 176.
iggyskierif you were comfortable on the 184 SFB, go 181. If you felt they were a touch long, go 176.
.lenconSomething to note on ON3P is they run true to size or a touch longer (like 1 cm maybe which is nothing), but a lot of companies like Line run 2-3 cm short. So the 184 SFB is probably the same size as the 181 Jeffrey's, that should give you a pretty good idea.
Also I'm 5'7-5'8 and I ride 176 ON3Ps and love them.
fuckmekevinIf you guys had to compare the Jeffery to the SFB what would be the pros and cons. I love my sir francis bacons but they seem to fold easily and there's a speed limit. I know not a lot of people like K2 skis, but I loved the dampness and 4x4 feel of the recoils. They were very stable and plowed through anything.
How are the Jeffery's regarding dampness, stability at speed, float, and pop?
fuckmekevinIf you guys had to compare the Jeffery to the SFB what would be the pros and cons. I love my sir francis bacons but they seem to fold easily and there's a speed limit. I know not a lot of people like K2 skis, but I loved the dampness and 4x4 feel of the recoils. They were very stable and plowed through anything.
How are the Jeffery's regarding dampness, stability at speed, float, and pop?
SconnieDamn, I'm 6'1 and I ride the 181's. I don't understand why you shorter guys have started riding such long ass skis. It's like the 1980's... toddlers will be riding 210's soon.
.lenconWell I've never skied SFBs, I was just commenting on sizing. And I doubt iggy has ridden them either haha.
But I find all ON3P to be super damp with th bamboo core and VDS. Especially damp on the fatter models like Kartels and Jeff.
They're very stable at high speeds. Float is good, especially for me since I'm a tiny guy. Taper and lots of rocker are super nice. Pop is great, the bamboo/fiberglass layup is great, and the little bit of camber is good too. Just an awesome ski.
To give you an idea on how much I like it I even have my Kartel 106s for sale so I can afford a wider ski when I go off to college like the Jeff 114/Kartel 116...
iggyskierHonestly, they will be both damper and more stable at speed. The feel is pretty different - our skis have a pretty unique damp but poppy feel - you don't feel bumps and they don't get knocked around, but when you load the ski it comes right back to you in a really consistent and poppy fashion - bamboo and carbon at work.
Both great skis, just a different take on that ski niche. If you want something most stable, the Jeffrey is a good way to go though.
fuckmekevinThanks guys appreciate the input!
Could anyone point to some good charger pow skis for the North East and occasional trip West, something stable and chargy. I have recoils for groomers, playful Volkl Ones for surfy light snow days and SFB's for versatility. I just need something damp and/or stable. Something that doesn't have a speed limit.
