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15 years 7 months ago #194402 by mtnwkr
Newb help with ski sizing was created by mtnwkr
Trying to get together an AT setup for this winter. I've been looking at a few different pair of K2 Shuksans. I see lengths in 174, 181, and 185. The 185's are 107/75/98, in great shape and a great deal. I'm about 6'3" and 180lbs with out gear. Would these be a good size for a beginning skier or should I look for the smaller sizes to learn on. Thanks

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15 years 7 months ago #194403 by lernr
Replied by lernr on topic Re: Newb help with ski sizing
In general - you are quite tall so 185 should be good.

However, I see most experts here recommend fatter underfoot.

I am sure more detailed advice will be forthcoming shortly :)

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15 years 7 months ago #194414 by mtnwkr
Replied by mtnwkr on topic Re: Newb help with ski sizing
Thanks for the answer Lernr. I guess the other ~100 people that looked at this thread but didn't comment must have agreed there was nothing more to add.
I went and picked up the skis this morning, they are the older shuksans with BD skins, both in great cond, mounted with fritschi T2 bindings for $150. Couldn't pass up the deal, even though I noticed these are 190's! I'll give them a shot but keep my eyes open for a shorter ski to swap the bindings to.
Thanks again.

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15 years 7 months ago #194415 by wooley12
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You replied while I was replying. As an older but new skier myself, I was going to tell you to go for it. You'll probably going to do a lot of floundering anyway and a cheap entry is the ticket. Some "experts" with fat skis will stay home playing Wii if the powder isn't deep but the Shuksan will get you into the game. Have fun and be safe out there.

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15 years 7 months ago #194418 by Scotsman
Replied by Scotsman on topic Re: Newb help with ski sizing

Thanks for the answer Lernr. I guess the other ~100 people that looked at this thread but didn't comment must have agreed there was nothing more to add.
I went and picked up the skis this morning, they are the older shuksans with BD skins, both in great cond, mounted with fritschi T2 bindings for $150. Couldn't pass up the deal, even though I noticed these are 190's! I'll give them a shot but keep my eyes open for a shorter ski to swap the bindings to.
Thanks again.


Look for a fatter ski not shorter! Sorry but you asked! 75 mm waist is way too narrow for PNW winter touring and skiing and you will be much better served to get a wider ski.
They will be OK for the corn season so worth holding onto.
I have to get back to my Wii now and wait for deepness.

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #194419 by davidG
Replied by davidG on topic Re: Newb help with ski sizing
and as it turns out, some experts, with fat skis went skiing today.  Getting ready is one thing, getting out is another    ;)

edited to add - If you haven't already, check out the ski sizing thread, a bit further down on the first page - lot's of good info there.

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