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Should I get 176cm or 182cm GS skis?

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10/19/09 at 8:11pm
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Just a little background. First, I ski 100% in PA. I had a pair of Dynastar Speed Course Comps (66) 176cm for two seasons. I loved the skis and I now realize it was a huge mistake to sell them :(

Last season, I planned on doing more skiing in soft snow, trips to VT and such, so I sold the Speeds and got a pair of Trouble Maker 175s. I never got to VT, and I just don't like the skis in PA. They don't have the edge I like on the icy stuff. I'm not a park guy either.

Anyway, I'm getting another pair of Dynastar GS skis. But I can't decide on 176cm or 182cm. I'm 5'8" and 150lbs. The 176s I had didn't feel too long. Would the 182s be a huge difference from the 176s? Thanks for any help.
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10/20/09 at 9:34am
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I'd stick with 176, at your weight.  It looks like you're talking about the Speed Course, which is a FIS compliant ski, lengths 176, 182, 186, 192 and the turn radius varies from 23 to 27 meters, so I'll bet the 182 has a bigger radius than the 176...

 

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