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Ski Length vs. Weight
I just bought/ordered Fisher S-bound Outtabounds from the Marmot
Berkeley store. I was advised to get the 189 cm ski with my 170# weight for mostly touring with some tele turn capability use. Fisher and others have length vs. weight charts. Are the weight ranges listed inclusive of boots and pack or are they calibrated to "street" clothes weight? Based on the Fisher weight charts, the 189 cm ski is right for me with boot and pack weight, while I am in the 179 cm ski range for body weight. In the past I've figured on picking skis for optimum glide based on minimum weight (body + light e.g 4kg day pack) figuring that if I'm loaded for an overnight hut (e.g. 10-15 kg pack) trip, the extra weight will beneficially give me better grip with glide be a secondary consideration when loaded. Edgar |
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In article , Edgar wrote: I just bought/ordered Fisher S-bound Outtabounds from the Marmot Berkeley store. I was advised to get the 189 cm ski with my 170# weight for mostly touring with some tele turn capability use. Fisher and others have length vs. weight charts. Are the weight ranges listed inclusive of boots and pack or are they calibrated to "street" clothes weight? Based on the Fisher weight charts, the 189 cm ski is right for me with boot and pack weight, while I am in the 179 cm ski range for body weight. In the past I've figured on picking skis for optimum glide based on minimum weight (body + light e.g 4kg day pack) figuring that if I'm loaded for an overnight hut (e.g. 10-15 kg pack) trip, the extra weight will beneficially give me better grip with glide be a secondary consideration when loaded. _ Generally, I encourage people to get shorter skis, but in this case I would say you've got the right length. The S-bound skis kick 'n' glide really well if you get them long enough. In my own case I let the shop talk me into getting 190's when I wanted to get 180's and I'm glad they did. Since you're getting waxable, I would definitely get them on the long side. _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBP89r/mTWTAjn5N/lAQE+OgP+PtbcAVsTydFTSw5HVoJzThRaAlhIAcYr Id+J+3bDhD7pL3nXaIh8i0Nnuts0NlrzQjb55/ahSxjHXxqHeFapiHM6e6dhyw3r uOw1N98Q5FYGmuwSP9z7t1vSl55/vIOg/p6t8Nm2L5Hs1pa1qrbWvfPCqaY+7QLB uB/VGa/0Cqg= =1uza -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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