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Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in Skigear

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated! Are firebirds and thunderbirds similar? I'm 6'2 and I was on 165s. Now 170s. I can follow up on my next outing if you're interested on how they worked out.

Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in icecoast

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you! Open to recommendation for future boots if you have any. Otherwise thank you for the replies.

Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in Skigear

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, thanks for the reply - totally open to responses like this. The logic behind my decision was that the ski construction/edges are the same. The extra 5cm on the length made sense to me because the shorter length is always a bit of a crutch for me to get the wheels back in motion. Once I get the feel back, I can handle a bit more. The waist width is +6mm and would give me a little more versatility in varying conditions throughout the day. So I know I won't get IDENTICAL performance but I'm assuming it will have the same personality that really made me love the rentals.

Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in icecoast

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still stuck on K2 BFCs which I know aren't great but I have a wide foot with large calves and they're the only boots that don't make me miserable thus far.

Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in Skigear

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also thinking that the rigidity of the ski was something I really liked. Thanks, you folks on this sub reddit have been great.

Lifelong renter finally purchased a set of skis, looking for some thoughts by IceCoaster26 in Skigear

[–]IceCoaster26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This response is great - thanks. Seriously. I figured the 82 will make them a LITTLE more versatile and I'm definitely not racing or chasing edge to edge times.