powderjay Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Looking to buy a high end used ski. No competition, just aggressive skiing with an occasional course run. 48 years old 5ft 9, 195lbs. Do I need a 69' or will I be ok with a 67 or 68? Skiing behind an 04 response. Thanks for any input. My old ski back in the day was a Connelly Rocket. Current ski is a radar p7 i believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted November 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2016 Under 200 puts you into a 67 on all the radar charts. Never heard of a P7, do you mean P6? If so then definitely 67 on something that wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderjay Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Yes P6 couldn't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RazorRoss3 Posted November 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2016 What speed are you going? that could be a factor as well, at 195 if you are skiing 32mph or less you might want more ski than a 67'. At 34 the 67 is likely enough if you plan on maintaining or losing weight, if you think you might try to put on weight (hitting the gym or eating a lot of turnkey in the coming days) might go larger. At 36 mph I've used everything from 67-68.5 so it's likely not a make or break decision between the sizes if the set up is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Bruce_Butterfield Posted November 14, 2016 Baller_ Share Posted November 14, 2016 At 195 and free skiing, you will be better off on a 68". If you find a deal on a 69, that would work as well. 67 will work, but be a struggle. If it was easy, they would call it Wakeboarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted November 14, 2016 Administrators Share Posted November 14, 2016 What Butternut said Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted November 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2016 At 195 6'1" and 34mph I've jumped between 67's and 68's. Some of the 67's I felt I was being over worked. On a wide ski, like a Mapple T2, 67.5 was plenty. The D3 Arc was more work on a 67 and perfect on a 68. The Connelly GT was much the same. Both were perfectly usable at 67, but the 68's are just perfect. At 32mph, I think I'd go 68 across the board, again with the exception of the wide skis. My buddy is in the 215 area @32 mph and is still super happy with the 67.5" T2. I don't know if height is really a factor. I'm sure opinions differ on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigskieridaho Posted November 14, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 14, 2016 I am 6'3" and 205 and ski on a 69". Feels big at times and looking to downsize this next season to try it out. By no means is it difficult to run a course, but feels a little slower and turning takes a little more effort. Wish they would make skis a little bit more affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted November 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm 5'10" and weigh anywhere between 200 and 220 depending on time of year and how committed I am to restricting carbs and calories. I ski at 34 mph. I have to stay below 220 to ski because that's about where a 68" ski just stops working for me. 200-210, 68" is great and skiing is a real treat; 210-215, the ski still works fine but I can tell I'm heavy and the ski's a little sluggish; 215-220, hey, I can ski but this kinda sucks; 220 or more, nope . . . time to go golfing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JAG Posted November 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2016 I picked up a Connelly Carbon V and it works perfect. Great in the course and free skiing is much less effort. I couldn't be happier. Big spray too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted November 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2016 If I mostly freeskied on a P6 and was looking to upgrade I would grab a new Strada off SIA for $330! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderjay Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bill22 Posted November 15, 2016 Baller Share Posted November 15, 2016 I didn't see any new 68's but here is a used one for $200 https://goo.gl/orYoEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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