Yet another topic about ski length

tominiemenmaaHi.

Since my 2021 dollos blew up only after 20 days with them, I will probably not continue with Armada at this point.

Is this normal?? Haven't had a ski break up on me in over 2 times of similar use.

All my skis before the dollos have been on the stiffer side, but after them I've kinda learned to love the mild softness they offer.

After reading tons of rooftop reviews I'm leaning towards K2 Reckoner 102 for my next ski. I'm 175cm tall and I ski only park. The Reckoner comes in 177 & 184cm and I can't make a decision between them. My skillset is fairly advanced, can do (on easy rails/tubes) all 270's out, a K-fed, and a wacky 270 in. 360 safety from a 26' kicker.

I loved 177cm ARV96 and 180cm Edollo, 171cm TW Pro felt too noodly.

Should I go for the 177cm? Is the 184cm Reckoner 102 too beefy for me? What are the pros and cons?

Thanks!

**This thread was edited on Mar 21st 2021 at 7:19:30am

WoFlowz184 it’s a softer more rockered ski

animatorI’d have to disagree here, I’m 6’/180cm tall and around 200 pounds and I ski the 184 Reck 102 as my daily, if you’re only skiing park I would size down, especially if you like to spin on and off rails. I find the 184 to be too long when I’m trying to spin it. It’s definitely light but the actual, physical length has caused me to hang up and catch an edge where I wouldn’t on a shorter ski. They also measure true to size, so a 177 will actually be 177. OP, I’d go 177 if you like to spin. If you wanted all mountain versatility, you could go 184 but personally I’d recommend the 77.

tominiemenmaaYeah. I've liked the 180cm Edollo very much, and would like to go for a similar feel of length with my next ski. With the 177cm Reckoner the feel would be somewhat shorter than the 180cm Edollo -> I should go for the 184cm?

tominiemenmaaYou think that the additional 2cm in the tip and tail make all the difference in the world? I can do all my humble spin tricks with the 180cm Edollos and 177cm ARV96's.

SlowbroK2 measures true and the 180 Edollo is closer to a 178 in reality. They would ski like the same length

animatorI’d have to disagree here, I’m 6’/180cm tall and around 200 pounds and I ski the 184 Reck 102 as my daily, if you’re only skiing park I would size down, especially if you like to spin on and off rails. I find the 184 to be too long when I’m trying to spin it. It’s definitely light but the actual, physical length has caused me to hang up and catch an edge where I wouldn’t on a shorter ski. They also measure true to size, so a 177 will actually be 177. OP, I’d go 177 if you like to spin. If you wanted all mountain versatility, you could go 184 but personally I’d recommend the 77.

C_Bechtoldthat's a very normal break for sure. i would for sure recommend not getting new skis with such little season left. those skis are fine just keep ripping em till they're completely busted. maybe just file the edge down a bit where it broke and you'll be all good

tominiemenmaaFirst day in the books with the Reckoners.

Mixed feelings. They are by far the stiffest ski under boot I have ever tried. Like on a scale of 1 to 10, around 11.5. Tips, tails, and riding on soft snow feels quite a lot like the Edollo, which is a good thing.

Conditions were hard and icy, that didn't help with the stiffness.

These will soften up a bit, right? If they don't, they are not a good ski for me (I've got a long history of strain injuries in my shins and everything below them).

**This post was edited on Apr 10th 2021 at 9:57:03am

animatorInteresting you find them that stuff, I found the ski had a nice round flex pattern with more beef underfoot but not THAT much