178cm Rossignol Scratch BC - One Quiver?

[Sweetness]

Personal Stats:
6'2, 190 lbs
Bumming in Jackson for Season
Mostly JHMR/slackcountry with occasional backcountry

Ski Stats:
178cm Rossignol Scratch BC
Dimensions: 128/98/121mm
Turn Radius: 20.8m



I'm bumming for the season and this is my current setup. Should I upgrade to a longer ski or a different ski, or do you guys think this would be fine? Thanks.

[cmsummit]

The 178 is actually only 96mm underfoot. At your size I would look for more ski, something ~110mm in the waist and 185-190 in length, mounted with Dukes. That 178 would make a decent park ski.

[Sweetness]

So keep the skis and buy a new longer and wider pair. Would the Scratch's just sit then? I don't really hit the park much at all, so should I just get rid of them?

[cmsummit]

I'm 6'1", 170lbs, aggressive, and skied the 185 Scratch BC WRS for a season. I skied it as my everday inbounds ski. It wasn't a bad ski, but it would get knocked around in the crud and junk and just wasn't stable enough at speed for me. I could overpower the ski. Of course it depends on your skill level and aggressiveness, but I think you would be much happier on a bigger, beefier ski, particularly at JH.

[babybear]

i'm a girl and that's the length I ski on at JH. you may want to go a little fatter and longer bc IT'S GONNA BE A HUGE WINTER! or at least that's what I'm hoping for.
for a one quiver ski you'll want fatter

[catfishjon]

dont know your ability level, but that ski is going to be to small. if you arent a great skier it might not be a bad ski for the first part of the season. maybe ski on it for a while. demo some other skis once the season gets going and find what ski you really want. dont just buy a new pair of skis before the season starts because some people tell you that you need to. depending on what you are going to be doing there (work wise) you will probably find a hook up on some gear as well.

[IJ]

For comparison sake, I'm 6' ft 175lbs and I'm going as high as 191 with my Caylor's. I wouldn't necessarily suggest anything that significant of a step up depending on your experience, but just for comparison. My everday ski are Districts at 187 and 103' underfoot, so 10cm longer and 7mm wider underfoot. I 2nd the Duke's if you are planning lot's of slackcountry, I mounted baron's and have not been disapointed, but you'll probably need the step up with your size.

I agree with being patient and taking your time in finding the right ski for you, but if you are strapped for cash as most ski bums are, there are some pretty nice preseason sales right now (on3p and bluehouse to name a couple that i have given a go the past couple seasons). Might be a way to go if you can get a good idea of what type of ski you need.

[stash searcher]

i have the shorter scratches, and use them occasionally when the snow is harder and i feel like turning a lot. i think if you're planning on skiing jackson, you should keep those for the occasional inbounds no-new-snow days, and get some bigger longer fatties. the scratches are a great ski, and pretty fun, but i think you might have more fun on something around 183 with at least a 105 waist for an all-rounder. luckily there are a lot of great skis in that range... and they can be found pretty cheap (like on this here website's gear swap, for instance). read reviews and decide what kind of stiffness you're looking for, and of course, the eternal question- to rocker or not? (it's pretty sweet, especially if you're looking at a mt full of powder...)