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Ron

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Re: HELP - It's dumping and trying to decide on ski
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2009, 09:38:49 am »
OMG! no wonder you got so tired and Lost your mojo baby!!!

It's tough to know what to rent and when but next time the opportunity arises, grab a pair of something around 100 underfoot. Even in moderate amounts, a nice wide ski will give you the same sensation as skiing in much deeper powder with narrow skis. We all love powder because of the feeling and sensation of effortless, quiet gliding; that cool feeling against your feet and legs and lets not forget face shots! You don't need to go 122 like on a HB, but for guys 160-170 and above, go 100 underfoot. There are a lot of folks who havent' tried nice fat boards due to the misunderstanding that they are bulky, heavy unweildly (I made that word up), can't turn them and possible may eat your feet :) Think waters skiing or snowshoeing, narrow sinks, narrow is unstable and causes more work and effort.? You still need the skills but wide rides don't mean you don't have the skills either.

Reverse camber question: no, they are actually neutral underfoot and about 4' of running length, this is what makes them doable on the groomed (not that you want to ski groomers with them) but also makes them so turny and quick when mounted core center which is the center of the running length.

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