Tree Skis

[RossiSkier]

Originally Posted by bvibert

Probably too exspensive for you, and they're new...

They're sweet. They have a 17 meter radius at 165cm too. On the money. Would like the 155 with a 14 meter, but these would be nice too. Too bad they're so new.

[SkiDog]

I like twins in the trees...the seem to slide the back out easier and when ya get stuck they slide backwards way easy...

M

[RossiSkier]

Originally Posted by salida

Why are you going so short? I know they are tree skis, but where there are tree's you'll find powder, and where there is powder, you'll find people nose diving on goonie skis...

If they're fatter than 74cm, then they'll float. I can stand up in the deepest snow with 36" snowshoes and that's 91.44cm's. So 150-160cm skis will do fine.

[salida]

Originally Posted by RossiSkier

If they're fatter than 74cm, then they'll float. I can stand up in the deepest snow with 36" snowshoes and that's 91.44cm's. So 150-160cm skis will do fine.

I just have a feeling that when in powder you sit back and really use the tails of the ski, I've skied with shorties before and if you even get close to going over the handle bars those tips will dive down... Just thought it might be better to be at least in the 170 range...

[RossiSkier]

Originally Posted by SkiDog

I like twins in the trees...the seem to slide the back out easier and when ya get stuck they slide backwards way easy...

M

Yeah Dog it's lots of fun with the right equipment. My 184 Bandit's with riser plates aint the right kind of equipment I can tell you that. I like those Troublemakers.

[bvibert]

Well if you decided to go longer here is some 175 Troublemakers. They don't have demo bindings though...

[RossiSkier]

Originally Posted by salida

I just have a feeling that when in powder you sit back and really use the tails of the ski, I've skied with shorties before and if you even get close to going over the handle bars those tips will dive down... Just thought it might be better to be at least in the 170 range...

I tried a pair of my friends in a 150 something. They responded nicely and I didn't tip over, despite being a heavy person. In the end, you may be correct in your analysis. That's why I don't want to pay much for them and don't care if they're a little beat up already.

[riverc0il]

Originally Posted by RossiSkier

Yes, the 8000's are 117/89/110. They would be perfect. Would like a pair at 158cm. Not new. Wouldn't care if they were beat up a little. I'm gonna wreck them this season anyhow.

no, that is the 8800. not as turny, similar tip and tail. the 8000 is 79 waiste and better for trees. the intuitiv big (i have that ski too) is the same as the 8800, not the 8000.