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You don’t need some elaborate chart with height, weight, age, femur/tibia ratio, zodiac sign, etc. for ski length. Nor need to watch 6 youtube videos. For your learning, almost anything 70-84mm, 155-175cm. Hell you could learn just fine on a 63mm wide ski on groomed. Shorter generally allows you to do more advanced moves at slower speed. Meaning get the ski up on edge and make a complete turn. This takes a lot of space with longer skis. Narrower allows you to feel tipping of the feet instantly.
Since you’re big, an “intermediate to advanced” ski is fine. You’d be better off on a 157ish cm adult slalom (race) than a beginner ski. Those 155 are cheaper and easier to find than the men’s 165cm, plus it’s instant feedback. I see you water ski. You’d like carving.
Probably you want mid 70’s to low 80’s. I’d stay under 84, the more the better imo. Mid 170’s. But again, we’re starting to go “all mountain, more versatile” rather than learning. You could go to the midwest and learn.
I can’t give a water skiing analogy, know nothing.
I think amphibio is kind of stupid, you’ll have a left and a right ski. Yeah, I could make a case it gives you full camber and rocker in one ski, who cares? Lost in gear what if’s...
Lol, there’s two camps on amphibio, and the other one is terribly misguided
Since you’re at Big Sky? Everyone will likely want to get you on a 95-100mm ski. You can learn bad habits on anything, those will make it easier. We’re not talking Lone Peak chutes, groomed.
I would say the tune on the ski can lead to all sorts of difficulties. It’s not the numbers of the angles, but how things are done. Even the sharpest of race skis, with the least base bevel, should be able to slide sideways on firm groomed without catching. Polished manmade shows all sins.
Because of the tuning issue, you’re better off getting whatever from a reliable tuning shop like smoothrides. Or sending it to them. Alternatively, if you get a ski with a demo binding, have someone you know who can ski take it out on the groomed. If they report problems, it needs attention.
Don’t get caught up in this perfect gear bs. Like hiking, camping, etc. We spend so much time on gear research, reading and watching mostly worthless reviews, instead of just going to do it.
I have a 183cm 70 something with tons of edge and properly tuned I’d sell for $100, but I think it’s too long for you. So I won’t.
Snow anchor for climbing?
Since you’re big, an “intermediate to advanced” ski is fine. You’d be better off on a 157ish cm adult slalom (race) than a beginner ski. Those 155 are cheaper and easier to find than the men’s 165cm, plus it’s instant feedback. I see you water ski. You’d like carving.
Probably you want mid 70’s to low 80’s. I’d stay under 84, the more the better imo. Mid 170’s. But again, we’re starting to go “all mountain, more versatile” rather than learning. You could go to the midwest and learn.
I can’t give a water skiing analogy, know nothing.
I think amphibio is kind of stupid, you’ll have a left and a right ski. Yeah, I could make a case it gives you full camber and rocker in one ski, who cares? Lost in gear what if’s...
Lol, there’s two camps on amphibio, and the other one is terribly misguided
Since you’re at Big Sky? Everyone will likely want to get you on a 95-100mm ski. You can learn bad habits on anything, those will make it easier. We’re not talking Lone Peak chutes, groomed.
I would say the tune on the ski can lead to all sorts of difficulties. It’s not the numbers of the angles, but how things are done. Even the sharpest of race skis, with the least base bevel, should be able to slide sideways on firm groomed without catching. Polished manmade shows all sins.
Because of the tuning issue, you’re better off getting whatever from a reliable tuning shop like smoothrides. Or sending it to them. Alternatively, if you get a ski with a demo binding, have someone you know who can ski take it out on the groomed. If they report problems, it needs attention.
Don’t get caught up in this perfect gear bs. Like hiking, camping, etc. We spend so much time on gear research, reading and watching mostly worthless reviews, instead of just going to do it.
I have a 183cm 70 something with tons of edge and properly tuned I’d sell for $100, but I think it’s too long for you. So I won’t.
You’re right, they’re too short for a decent fence. Takes a lot of them for furniture too. They don’t burn well with metal in them either.
Snow anchor for climbing?
. I didn't realize a full day private lesson was so expensive. My initial response to a lesson was, "I'll just youtube some 'How to' ski videos and enjoy my time on the slope". I quickly came to the realization that in order to enjoy my time on the slope, I should first get a lesson. In your opinion, should I break the lessons up? I was going to get 1 full day lesson. I have a 5 day trip planned and was going to get a lesson our first ski day. Now I'm leaning more towards getting 2 or 3 half day lessons, that way I can practice what I've learned the second half of the day. Thoughts?
