Baller Garn Posted February 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2012 If you are right in the middle of the recommended ski size, which direction would you go? Up or down? I weight 190 pounds. For an HO S2, the chart says a 66.5 is for someone 160-190 pounds. A 67.5 it says is for a 190 and up person. So if you are 190, which one do you go? My personal best is 3 @ 32 off. I ski 34 mph. Garn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2012 Some may disagree; but it's more feasible to tune a slightly over-sized ski to ski shorter, rather than a slightly under-sized ski to ski longer. Additionally if the ski is slightly undersized, it may shut down a bit too early in the pre-turn. On the other hand it may be easier to sell a 66.5" if you decide to part with it, but at 190@34mph, I'd still go with the 67.5"...fwiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted February 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2012 I just got a 67.5 but I weigh 212 right now. My goal is to drop to 190 - 195. If you're already at fighting weight id lean toward the 67.5. I would have to agree with Gloersen about adjusting to fit. In the short time I've been on it I can see how a minor binding move can dramatically impact the way the ski turns. I was at stock settings and was feeling that it had more of a cadillac type turn. I moved the binding forward a smidge and it started turning real well! I'm very impressed with the ski! It's very user friendly and doesn't require impeccable handle control to ski a wide and early line. This time of year I stay at 28 off for what seems like forever so I can't comment on anything shorter for now, but I can see that (for me) the S2 has great potential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted February 2, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 2, 2012 If you ski in warm water, say over 85 degrees I'd go up. Below 85, I'd go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 2, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted February 2, 2012 Rode a 66.5 S2 for a week with winter fat at 187. Summer will be at 175-180. Ride was fine at my weight but thats about as big as i get. Completely agree and experience same boot placement issues as stated above. If u typically stay at 190 and above go up. If you typically drop 10 go down. Hight also maters. If above 6'2" go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted February 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 3, 2012 Up for sure. I spent the best part of the last 2 seasons going nowhere. went up a size on a new ski this season, best decision I have ever made in regards to equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted February 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 3, 2012 Up. No doubts. Especially if under deep 38 off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Up. These days it seems carrying speed efficiently is the goal. Maybe too much of a good thing, but for a little while even some pretty light people were using the 70" CDX, w/ some success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted February 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted February 6, 2012 67.5 for sure at 34. It will carry more speed through the turn which is in harmony with ZO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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