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Originally Posted by MRGisevil  His old skis...I know they are Atomics, but they're also 8 years old and on their way out. 180s and have been giving his knees a hard time... so if anything, probably wouldn't want to go any higher than 170 tops depending on what we do. |
My two cents...
Two things, Shaped skis have come a long way in eight years, specifically in length. I had a pair of Atomics from 2000 in a 180cm and man were they heavy compaired to the newer models of the past year or two. I think a 170 or maybe a 168 would be as short as he might want to go.
Width of the ski is another factor, a shorter but fatter ski would distribute his weight better IMO. Also a fatter ski 80mm-90mm in the middle, wouldn't be so squirrely if skiied shorter.
Is Matts Ski Shop still around down on Route 20?
Bill