masachan Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Guys, I am racking myself trying to find the right ski for me. Typical wisdom lately is if on the border of weights, go up. I ski 22-28 off at 34. Some real world users info would help. Looking at a 2012 Strada. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm about 195 lb 34mph. I was using a 67 2011 strada and it seemed to be about the right size I was getting into 28off on it. I never tried a 68" though. I'm now on a 68" d3 x7. I doing ok on it. It turns just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 I too would go 68" if I were you unless you're at a max weight right now and have every intention of losing it. You can always make a ski turn a little better with fin adjustments. You can't prevent a ski from sinking on you if it doesn't have enough buoyancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masachan Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thank you for the comments. I was worried about the ski turning. Now we'll see if I can live with a pink ski... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It'll work fine. Pink is the new green... In fact, if anyone gives you grief- tell them it looks green to you because you're red/green colorblind. Or if you're in a hurry, just tell them to go pound sand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRe Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 @masachan. I test drove a 68" 2013 in November or December. At 150 pounds it was a very nice ride. I agree with @Waternut that it is much easier to adjust a longer ski feel shorter than a shorter ski to feel longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRe Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 TThe above ski was a Strada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller disland Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 Try a Senate C. It is wider so you can go to the 67". Same rocker and bevel as the Strada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eddie_roberts_jr Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 I would say that at your weight and the line lengths you're running you'd be best off on a 67" Strada. Just my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 5, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 5, 2013 I have now rode 2 Strada's (10/12 models) both 67's. A bit over weight at 200 lbs but at 34 mph they have skied very well for me. I 2nd Eddie's opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted June 5, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 5, 2013 I second Eddie go with a 67 68 is to big. I'm 185 and ski a 66 strada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masachan Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I appreciate everyone's feedback. Unfortunately you all confirmed my suspicions.. I probably need a 67 as I usually drop to 175 during the summer. I want this one to last a few years. And even though my skiing is intermediate, I still like to buy the top end ski as then the excuse is me, not the ski. Call it ego... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRe Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I hope I didn't distort matters in my previous post. At the time I did not have a ski. My buddy had a 68 demo and let me take a set. While I shortened the rope a couple of times I can only speculate how it would be at shoreline (thinking a 68 would be too long for me). In rather cold conditions, it was fine for me into mid 32. Suffice to say, great ski! Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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