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Bent chetler // Arv 106 sizing

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HalfForger
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Im 5'10 and weigh 170.

Can get a good deal on the 106's but only at 172 and 188, same applies for the chetlers.

Any advice would be well appreciated
Sep 25 2019 3:47PM
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Non_State_Actor
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What size are you on now?

Are you looking to ski park with the?

Bent chetler 100 right?

You could easily ski the 188. Where do you ski mostly?
Sep 25 2019 4:30PM
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HalfForger
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These are the first skis I'm buying.

Intending to use them much more for off piste than park.
Sep 25 2019 5:11PM
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Liam_j10
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You're probably gonna want to be closer to 180
Sep 25 2019 5:18PM
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JAlps
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188 is my sweet spot in size and I'm 5'11.5", however if these are your first skis its going to feel like a lot to move around in the beginning, if you are willing to stick through it you can grow into them nicely though. From what it sounds like you would want around a 175-178 in size, which unfortunately looks unavailable.
Sep 25 2019 5:26PM
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lil.Boye
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heard that they can be a little chattery at high speeds. if you aren't candiding all over the mountain at 100km/h go for it.
Sep 27 2019 10:54AM
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Denseclouds
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For your first skis, anything over 180 will feel pretty big for a little while.. After a season or so anything under 180 might feel a little short. Im 5'11 150 and ride a 185 bentchetler 120 & a 183 Faction 3.0
Sep 27 2019 10:01PM
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SavageBiff
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172 is waaaay too short
188 is perfect with that much tip and tail rise especially for pow days
they prolly ski like a cambered 180
Sep 29 2019 2:01PM
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Greg_K
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Powder 7 has the 180cm in last year’s 106 for $499 and this year’s 106 for $599.
Sep 29 2019 2:37PM
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Ajd2700
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Definitely don’t go 172, 188 is doable but 180 would be the sweet spot. Your call if it’s worth the savings. You’re already spending a decent amount of money. You might want to go with what would fit you proper than saving a little
Sep 29 2019 7:05PM
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HalfForger
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I've skiied a reasonable amount before, this will be my second season so hopefully I'll be able to adapt to a longer ski quite quickly.

I thought slightly longer would be better anyway as they're twins, especially for all mountain?
Sep 30 2019 10:57AM
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SavageBiff
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HalfForgerI've skiied a reasonable amount before, this will be my second season so hopefully I'll be able to adapt to a longer ski quite quickly.

I thought slightly longer would be better anyway as they're twins, especially for all mountain?


Read some of blisters guides on camber , taper , sidecut etc so you have a good understanding of what is what

longer doesn’t always mean better , you want a ski in “ your size range “ , longer will give more control , stability and effective edge , more float in pow
shorter means less of these and more response in general

but for skis with tip and tail rise, they feel as if they ski shorter than they are so some size up
you gotta ski all the variables to know what ya like most that’s why I’m trying to hit up a demo day or two
Sep 30 2019 4:01PM
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patagonialuke
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In my experience, those two skis feel pretty similar in terms of how long they feel on snow. Since the ARV has fairly deep rocker and taper lines, and a fairly forward mount point, that all makes it feel shorter than it is.

The BC 100's rocker lines aren't as deep, so its effective edge on the snow feels longer, but it's also a lot lighter, which makes it feel pretty similar when it comes to maneuvering it in tight terrain.

If you'd describe yourself as an intermediate to expert skier, I don't think you'd have trouble adjusting to the 188's for either ski. It definitely will take some time to adjust, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.

FWIW, I'm 5'8" 155 lbs and prefer the 188 for both of those skis.
Sep 30 2019 5:27PM
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charliewager
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I’m about the same height as you but a little lighter. I have the arv 106s from last year and the 172 is the perfect length for me they feel really solid and work for about any snow condition I’ve experienced. I would recommend the 172s as the bigger size may be a bit big for you
Oct 4 2019 12:53PM
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