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Salomon Depart 01 - Girlfriend's Powder ski?

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Ben_Short
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Break it to me tell me the pros and cons of my girlfriend buying a set of Salomon Departs (170) as a powder/ fun ski

She uses the Blizzard Sheeva 9 and is in the market to look at powder/ a wider waist ski for deeper days,







For the stated dimensions and stats (170):
125mm - 104mm - 137mm
(3160g)
(14m Turn radius)
-5cm Rec Mount point

As for bindings, mounted with a spare pair of Strive 14s (100BW)

Somehow convinced her on the top sheet, and Tignes, France local resort!

Cheers!
Apr 4 2024 10:17AM
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@tdollo @Twig
Apr 4 2024 11:18AM
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tdollo
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It would be an awesome ski for her, It's forgiving enough to be fun and buttery, but enough stiffness underfoot to make it a capable one ski quiver. I'm assuming your girl is fairly lightweight; so something like Depart will be tons of fun for her. I think she should totally go for it! She won't be disappointed.
Apr 4 2024 11:37AM
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mikem
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can i be your girlfriend and can you buy me a 180

ski is super easy to ski, can kinda do it all, super fun.
Apr 4 2024 1:11PM
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Ben_Short
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tdolloIt would be an awesome ski for her, It's forgiving enough to be fun and buttery, but enough stiffness underfoot to make it a capable one ski quiver. I'm assuming your girl is fairly lightweight; so something like Depart will be tons of fun for her. I think she should totally go for it! She won't be disappointed.


Thanks for taking time to check the post out and reply! Only thing I will have to be worried about is the other skiers ;) Sounds like it will be a great birthday present!
Apr 4 2024 2:03PM
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Ben_Short
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mikemcan i be your girlfriend and can you buy me a 180

ski is super easy to ski, can kinda do it all, super fun.


Ahaha much love! can you cook?!
Apr 4 2024 2:04PM
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Ben_ShortAhaha much love! can you cook?!


I can!
Apr 4 2024 3:35PM
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JFU
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189 wets
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