Message #7089

[jim-ratliff]

Interesting formula!? Very cool. Did you compile that? I woudl basically agree but I factor in the stiffness of the ski and what kind of terrain. However, it does seem that most of my ski's do fall into your categories.? I weigh just under 170 now, 6' (OK, maybe 5' 11.995" for frontside groomers where I want more carving ability, I go 170, for my frontside soft snow, I can go 175-178, my Goats are 183's however, they are directional twins (I think, maybe full TT's)

I also think length is ability based, a intermediate is going to ski a shorter ski much easier and with less effort. making the learning process a little easier.

Ron: Excellent point, because the Gotama's come in 168,176,183,190 so clearly designed longer to address the twin tip and the type of skiing that they are normally used for and the type of skier they attract.  (I'm going to be real embarassed if the Gotama isn't what Ron is calling Goat.  I'm not as hip as he is, so could be way off base.