Xtra Hots Size Question

[Switters]

As a frame of reference, I'm 6'0", 185lbs and consider myself a pretty damn good skier. I tend to ski the whole mountain and typically experience the wide range of conditions from eastern icepack to deep Utah powder and am looking at the Xtra Hot as a good all-mountain board. This year I'll be spending two weeks in Summit Co. for Christmas break, another 5 days there in January, plus Val D'Isere Mar. 7-14, as well as possible trips to Utah in late March and Vermont in mid-February. Plus, I'll be sticking to the local Virginia hills and Snowshoe when I can sneak away from the law school.

My question is: do y'all think that 175s are too short for me?

[Alkasquawlik]

In short, yes. I'd go with 185's if you accurately portrayed the type of skier you are in your post. 175 is too damn short. And if you think the 185 is too big a first it'll only push yourself to be a better skier and adapt to a bigger ski. Just my 2/5th of a nickel.

[trainnvain]

It sounds short. Why dontcha demo when you're in Summit? Sollys are always demo/rentals galore whores. Check em out, then buy.

[Mustonen]

i demoed those last year in a 175 cuz that's all they had. they felt way too short. i think a 185 or 190 could've been a lot of fun.

i'm 5'10" 170 lbs and am a somewhat better than average skier.

edit: what trainnvain said...demo, goddammit.

[Woodsy]

for $1200 they better fukin tell you what size you need & how to ski them & suck your dick when they are done

[BradyCU]

185cm or just buy some of Al's 217 DH boards he has for sale :D

[Switters]

true Woodsy, they're real spendy but as it is not on my tab, I'm not as concerned. Plus, I'm pretty sure I know what to do with them. And, while a quite little blow would be nice, I think I'll do without.

Thanks for the input y'all, I figure I'll demo 'em and make sure I get what I want.

[Alkasquawlik]

Originally posted by BradyCU
185cm or just buy some of Al's 217 DH boards he has for sale :D

Yeah mang, I'll guarentee you'll know how those are going to handle. For an accurate description of DH skis see below to the rhino dung called a drawing.