What Length Ski Would You Buy (if you were me) ?

[aswinter05]

Thinking of getting an HO S2 or A2.

 

This would be a ski I would probably keep for a few years.

 

Per the gym scales the other day, I weigh 149 lbs. I'm 5' 8.5"

 

Currently I ski at 30 mph, however, I would like to increase that as soon as I'm good enough.

 

Which length should I get? 65.5 - 66.5 - 67.5 ?

 

Thanks for the input

[bogboy]

S2-66.5. S3-67. Unless you are a high end skier, then maybe the next size down.

[Horton]

@bogboy S3?

[BraceMaker]

At 150 and 30 mph I think the charts would come in at the 66.5 point, I also think the designer of those skis is on the record saying to go up if in doubt.

 

Although I'm going to try the 67 length Co-X this next summer, and I'm pushing 180 if I don't cut back on the beer.

[bogboy]

I meant a3.

[aswinter05]

Thanks fellas. That's kinda what I was thinking. I have a chance to purchase an A2 still in the box from a local dealer. Excellent price, however it's a 65.5. I was thinking it might be a little too short.

 

Anyone have an A2 or S2 they'd like to sell to a baller? :)

[BraceMaker]

Lapoint article referenced go long as well. Assume he knows the design.

[h2odawg79]

IMHO, @ 30mph I would get on a Radar Senate and never look back. It will take you from 30 to 34 better then most any ski of 2-3 times the price... With a slightly wider platform, it will be a more stable ski well capable of slower 30-32mph. Yet, still a Great 34 mph Ski. I would not get a higher end narrower ski and try to "Ski" at slower speeds. The "Skiing" becomes more like "Plowing" and your progress will suffer.

 

Optimally, a P6 or a Theory would be your best choice for 28-32mph. (but, not 34mph) A Triumph would be an awesome Ski as well.

 

I bought my last Theory (almost new) for $100 and take it to 35off w/o issue.

[aswinter05]

@h2odawg79 I already have an HO Triumph (67"). I've just heard several people say that it won't take me long to grow out of that ski. I like the Triumph but sometimes I feel it's a bit more difficult (slower) through the turns.

[Deanoski]

Radar 65" senate great at long line and into -22-32off skiing. plus a great price!!!

Deano

[Steven_Haines]

Chuck Dickey had an S2 66.5 for sale a while ago. Maybe he'll chime in

[aswinter05]

It sold. Was a good buy

[Wish]

HELP!!

 

What if its a D3 Z7st for a 100lb, 5' (growing but not fast) long line course skier at 25-28 and maybe 30mph

 

Would you get a 63" or 64" ?? My understanding is the Z7st is wider.

[Wish]

Bump

[Chuck_Dickey]

I sold my 66.5 S-2 already. There are still some great deals on Ski-it-again.com , I have three Goode's listed that are kid size 64" 9800 and 9700.

 

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