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What would you infer about this ski?

114-80-108
turning radius - 16
171's
  
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#2
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 Could be an all mountain ski :)
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Originally Posted by guroo270 View Post

What would you infer about this ski?

114-80-108
turning radius - 16
171's
  

I would infer that they're a pair of Salomon 1080's from at about 4-5 years ago. The silver ones from when they had different colors for the different lengths.

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If you're asking for performance recommendations, I recommend that 1080 very highly. I had a pair of 171's for a year, and then traded my friend for a pair of 161's (the yellow ones). I loved both skis, and the 161's are still in my quiver. That model of 1080 was, i believe, the best they've ever made. It is extremely versatile, and does well for just about everything you ask. Great in the park, but also carves well. Responsive, but light. Not the fastest ski, but I still won my division in a GS beer league on them.

So, as you can see, I cheated. I saw those dimensions and that length, and said 'Those sound incredibly familiar...' Went and checked my 161's and the sidecut is dead on.
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Just as the posted above said, I also agree about the 1080s.  I still have the 181s (bright orange ones) and use them as my everyday onpiste ski. They have great edge control and carve very well.  I also like the flex in them and I can get at some bumps with them.  They are not the best in the powder, as I'm in the market for a wider ski for the backside right now, but they will do.

And as long as your edges aren't extremely sharp, I've been able to hit the park just fine in them when I want to.  Excellent ski.
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