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Nov 16, 2005, 1:39 PM
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  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: west philadelphia
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| Volkl 724 pro i'm thinking of picking up a pair of last years 724 pros. i ski mostly east coast with 1 or 2 trips out west a year so i want something that is good on hardpack and some deeper snow. i cant decide between the 170s and 178s, im 6'1" 150lbs. any inpuyt would be greatly appreciated. thanks |
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Nov 16, 2005, 3:59 PM
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 Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH
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__________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52 |
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Nov 17, 2005, 9:51 PM
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 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern NJ
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| I have a pair of Volkl 724 pros w/motion 177cm from 2 years ago and all I can say is that they are amazing. Basically the same ski as last year with the 77mm waist to float through the deep stuff but a decent enough sidecut to carve deep trenches on the groomers. Very stable and nice damping. I might be looking to sell these, pm me if interested. |
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Nov 18, 2005, 6:39 AM
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  Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT
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 | What Steve said, but if that's not an option, at your weight, I would go for the 170cm especially if you want to take these in the bumps or the trees. I demoed them last year and they are a very lively and fun ski, but they, like most Volkls, like to ski fast. A bit shorter ski may help offset this if you spend any times in the moguls or glades. Hope this helps. |
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Nov 18, 2005, 7:39 AM
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  The Glen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mattituck, NY
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| Its funny how you have a pic of surfing as your avatar and your user name as Rick Kane. Is that any relation to the movie North Shore? Rick Kane was the name they used for the actor in that movie.
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Nov 19, 2005, 9:40 AM
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Nov 19, 2005, 9:52 AM
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| Ari Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ashland, NH
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| i am pretty fond of saying if you lean towards groomers, go with the 724 pro. if you lean towards powder and natural, 8000s all the way!
__________________ -Steve TheSnowWay.com featuring Big Jay Coverage "Skiing is not a sport, it is a way of life." - Otto Schniebs 52 |
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