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Time for a ski upgrade?

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CA17
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Hello everyone. I ski a very small resort in Ontario. I ride park 99% of the time and I was wondering if new skis would benefit me. I am 6ft tall 220lbs. I am currently skiing Völkl Bash 86’s. They are 172cm long but i think they have a pretty late rise tip and tail. I was wondering if upgrading to the 179cm K2 sights would we worth it? They seem to have a early rise tip and tail so would they feel the same? Is it worth it?
6 years ago
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davetron78
Posts: 531 - Karma: 1,118
"late rise" or just negative camber, but perhaps the Bash could have a camber-rocker profile. A rockered ski ( K2 Sight) offers more contact space in the ski’s midsection so sliding rails is easier. It creates a more stable landing platform and reduces the chance of catching an edge.
shortlist;
K2 sight
K2 poacher
Volkl revolt
Rossignol super 7
Faction candide 1.0
6 years ago
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CA17
Posts: 26 - Karma: 132
Do you think that the 179cm K2 sights would be long enough for 6ft 220lbs?
11010110"late rise" or just negative camber, but perhaps the Bash could have a camber-rocker profile. A rockered ski ( K2 Sight) offers more contact space in the ski’s midsection so sliding rails is easier. It creates a more stable landing platform and reduces the chance of catching an edge.
shortlist;
K2 sight
K2 poacher
Volkl revolt
Rossignol super 7
Faction candide 1.0
6 years ago
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davetron78
Posts: 531 - Karma: 1,118
Your height and weight is about right for long skis, i say have a go for'em
CA17Do you think that the 179cm K2 sights would be long enough for 6ft 220lbs?
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