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Thread: G3 Empire 115 sizing
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02-09-2015, 09:57 AM #1
G3 Empire 115 sizing
Hey all,
Just scored an incredible deal on some new Empire 115's (the white, non-carbon ones). The guy only had 180cm available and I was somewhat hesitant to commit due to the shorter running length and reverse camber, but it was a really tough deal to pass up. This will be my primary sidecountry/burly AT setup with Barons or Guardians and I am coming off touring on 186 Night Trains with Solly MFDs. The NT/Solly is now my dedicated resort setup (RIP MFD). Rocker profiles are similar - G3 probably has a little less in the tail.
I am 5'10", 170, ski aggressively, and typically seek out cliffs, kickers, etc. whenever available. I thought 180 cm would do the trick as I'd save some weight and would use them strictly for touring (but possibly 10% of the time at a resort). They are also super stiff.
Did I go too short here? Are dedicated backcountry setups typically a little shorter than dedicated resort setups? They are still wrapped in plastic so if I do decide to upgrade to 185 I'd rather get them on the market in new condition rather than mounted and used a couple times.
Thanks for any input!
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02-09-2015, 10:09 AM #2Registered User
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02-09-2015, 11:05 AM #3
I'm 5'9" / 165 & not aggressive (huck nothing), and ski the 183cm Empire 127 and think it's perfect. Considering a pair of the 115 in the 180 or 185 length (especially since they can be found for just over $200 new), for your size & level the 185 would no doubt be better, maybe even go 190 for resort use. They're stiff missiles, don't cheat yourself with the little guy length.
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02-09-2015, 11:09 AM #4
I'm 5'11" 150lbs and ride the Manhattan in a 180 which is just about right. I would size up if I were getting an Empire. 185 would be perfect.
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02-09-2015, 11:27 AM #5
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02-09-2015, 12:02 PM #6
^ That's logical, but you could buy a longer pair for the same couple hundred bucks you'd get for your 180s. If I'm debating between 180 & 185 (for even more crud-destroying stability & stiffness), it's a no-brainer to go longer for you. The continuous rocker allows these to be really stiff yet still playful, why not take full advanage of the design.
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02-09-2015, 12:50 PM #7
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