66" or 67" vapor?

[Rivvy]

I'm looking for some advice. I'm 170-175lb skier. Skiing at 34mph pb 3@ 28. I am skiing on a 2014 67" vapor alloy. I love the ski but have had the opportunity to ski a couple 66" lithium in free ski. I Plan to look for a used good deal this winter on a lithium. Would you recommend the 66" or 67" for my weight and ability?

[Chef23]

I would say 67".

[buoyboy1]

I am 180 and ski on a 66 at 34.2. Tried a 67 but it felt too big. I believe the new vapors are sized a little big. If I recall correctly a 66" vapor had about the same surface area as a 67" strada.

[Waternut]

In fairness, everything is smoother and feels better free skiing. You are also less likely to make sudden movements or jump on the front of the ski while free skiing like you might do in the course when you're in trouble and that's where the shorter ski can really hurt you. For me, I've always felt more comfortable and gotten better buoy counts on the lower end of the weight scale than the upper limit...especially when the weight limit is for a 36mph ski and I'm skiing 34mph.

[gregy]

I'm 180 lb range on a 67" blue vapor. I'm 6'2" I think height make a difference. I tend to ski on 67" or 68"

[Roller]

I would go with a 67, I'm 5'8" at 175lbs and ski at 34 and the 67 is money

[Fine409]

I'm 5'11" and 175-180lbs and ski on a 67" Vapor. Although I never tried a 66", the 67" rips for me.

[buoyboy1]

http://www.rideradarronix.com/2015_radar_brochure/

 

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[BlueSki]

177 lbs, 6'2", on a 67". Works great.

[Rivvy]

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like a 67" is the safest route. I do have a nice offer to try before I buy on a 66". We will see.