I haven't skied them, but from hand flexing I'd agree.
It does seem a bit counterintuitive the softer snow ski is stiffer no?
Given the increase in surface area with the wider overall width, not necessarily.
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What are the details of your other skis, that this one is designed to complement?Coming into this thread a little late, but found it using the search function. I have been debating between the regular and black editions of the Ripstick 96, along with what length to get. My local shop has them in stock at the moment.
I am an advanced skier, 5'8, 170 pounds, starting to push 50, so enjoy a lighter ski. This will be my out west travel ski, 50% groomed, 50% bowls, moguls and trees. It may also spend some time in Sutton Quebec, Jay Peak and Mad River Glen.
I feel like I am in-between the 172 and the 180. Given what I have read in this thread, I am leaning towards the regular Ripsticks in 180. Does that sound right? I am slightly worried they may be too long in moguls/trees.
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Thanks, much appreciated. I have Head eRally 170's for my Ontario small resort/ice ski. These will be the bigger mountain ski, and although that does contain some trees, open bowls are my favorite. Looks like the 180 for me.What are the details of your other skis, that this one is designed to complement?
I wouldn't worry too much about the length in bumps / trees. If you are having problems in that terrain the length of your skis is only 2% of the issue, almost invariably.
Since it sounds like this is going to be your softer snow / bigger mountain ski, I'd go with the 180 to optimize stability in choppy conditions and/or deep snow, should you be so lucky. FWIW I'm 5' 7" 140 and on the older 174cm Black. The only reason to go to the 172 would be if you were really focusing heavily on tight trees and steep bumps to the exclusion of open terrain.
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Thanks for your advice. I have to ask why you have both and how you chose which to use?I agree with @Tony S
Own both and my vote is the 180 regular version