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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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


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