Volkl Kuro sizing

[Oregonguy]

Details: Advanced skier, (used to be expert, but age does it's thing), age 61, 5'7", 170#, Oregon skier who finds big powder at Anthony Lakes, sometimes Bachelor. Just retired a pair of Salomon 1080 Guns and am looking at the Kuro's. I'll also use them on groomers once in awhile. Mid 170's or mid 180's? Thanks for your input.

[DeathVan]

My buddy is about your size..... a little younger and a little lighter

He rides the 185s just about everyday at Meadows, loves em

Have fun up there, they will change what and how you ski, and change is good

[whyturn]

I think the 175 will be fun, short and quick. The 185 will be more stable, but still ski like a 180. What size were teh 1080's?

Volkl measures short so 185 is really 178-180 and with rocker its shorter. However, I skiied 185 and it was right size for me. six-2 18o. With fatter you can go shorter IMO

[iamTRuTH]

I think the 175 will be fun, short and quick. The 185 will be more stable, but still ski like a 180. What size were teh 1080's?

Volkl measures short so 185 is really 178-180 and with rocker its shorter. However, I skiied 185 and it was right size for me. six-2 18o. With fatter you can go shorter IMO

I agree shorter is a more forgiving, providing a less tired 61 y/o at the end of day. My pops(58, 5'10", 160lbs) rides 169cm Seth's as his everyday patrolling ski and I can't get him to add any length.

[RiderX]

You could probably handle them at 185. If you think you are going to be more in the trees making short quick turns then maybe go with 175.

[Nordic75]

I would recommend 185 for the extra stability, the reverse camber makes them as stable as a pair of pot lids when going straight on harder snow. Put them on edge and they are OK though..

[umby]

I demo'd the 185 at mt hood meadows two years ago on a powder day. They felt pretty much perfect for me (5' 10" 180lbs). I had no problem turning them quick in the trees at meadows.

[ticketchecker]

I might part with a pair of 185's if you want used ones. Just scored some Spats so the Kuro's may have to go.

[Vitamin I]

...Just retired a pair of Salomon 1080 Guns...

Tell us what length 1080 Guns you skied.

Also, was it the first "1080 Gun", which was just a Pocket Rocket with new graphic and name (90mm underfoot)? Or was it the 2nd-genration and beyond "1080 Gun" which was fatter than 90mm underfoot?

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[wizard604]

for your height, I'd say go w the 185's. They ski short.