Baller Skihack Posted May 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2011 What are the tell tale signs that a ski is too big? If a ski is too big what can be done to make it turn like a smaller ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted May 27, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted May 27, 2011 I was on a ski that was too big for almost a season, and I made the mistake of assuming the person who had recommended it was correct. In reality it felt too big from day one. If your ski feels too big, it is :). To try to be a little more specific, you may find a few symptoms: - Behind the boat feels really good, but you're just not staying early as you go down the course. - Turns feel smooth, but by the time you are really into the pull, you feel late. - Your opening passes seems incredibly easy but you can't translate it to your harder ones. To make a ski feel shorter it sometimes works to push the fin toward the tip or to move your bindings back. But personally I didn't have any luck with that. The instant I got back on a shorter ski, everything felt good again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted May 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2011 Than: what ski/size? and what/how do you ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted May 27, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted May 27, 2011 Curious why that would matter, but I'm happy to answer: Ski was a Fischer Yellow 68", whereas I "normally" ski a 66" (165 amp) Goode. I run 34/-35 semi-routinely (at mid-season) and have run -38 a handful of times, but only in practice. I'd describe my style as finesse (aka weakass). I am 6'2" and 170-175lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted May 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2011 gives some perspective, small to you isn't small to some other dude. I'm shorter and about 10lbs heavier fwiw I would think you could ride my 67.5" A1, but I bet you'd like a 66.25 better. I ask really because I wonder if maybe I should even be on a 66.25 sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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