For my first... Automatics not automatic... size does matter

[pckt5]

Ive spent a decent amount of time on here but never joined.... so here i am, first post:
I'm a 29yo 5'8" 160lb dude and am getting a pair of Automic Automatics. whats not automatic is the length I should get. I've been a longtime PSIA cetrtified ski instructor that enjoys spending most of my time hiking and touring to rip some steep and deep rather than teaching, but I do spend a great deal of time on sticks. Anyways, in a time of skiing bigger and bigger skis, I think I've made up my mind and will be staying shorter (179 v 186) when it comes to these Automatics. I've been skiing the 2011 obsetheds (117waist @ 179) for a few years now and theyve always felt soft and left me wanting more. So Ive decided on the automatics and now have to choose whether to stay at 179 but have a stiffer more agressive ski than before, or just dive in headfirst and and go up in size and stiffness with the 186.

The main thing is, I'm not worried about float or stability with the 179, and i dont think the 186 would be too much for me to handle, but Skiing WY and ID, (even with the amazing snow year) It's the techy, steep, narrow ass chutes that might not have the greatest snow in the world, that I need to take into account. Im sure ill be able to go plenty fast and float plenty high on the 179's, but when i get into some sketchy couloir deep in the park I want to be as mobile as possible and a big stiff ski on little ol me is something that crosses my mind. as a lighter skier for a dude, I think the 179 will be the best fit..... but as a ski nerd its always nice to get to get out there and see what others think (and hearing my room mate and ski buddy constantly telling me to 'go big or go home' and 'ski to kill' is not what i mean)

cheers

[cat in january]

Here's a tip: don't get drunk and post.

[AyasFreeski]

Another tip: naked pics of your girlfriend are the best barter for good advice.

[pckt5]

haha, cheers! I should have known better than to think that ski forums would somehow be different than any of the others, full of trolls who have not much better to do than search the tech section with a chip on their shoulders. either way, im sure yall have had a great morning and are getting quite the laugh out of this... you must be so proud. ps. i promised your mom no more of her naked pics in posts, and I am a man of my word.... youll have to PM me for those

[TAFKALVS]

If you're worried about how 2 inches of length on a pair of skis will affect your skiing, you have bigger issues.

[adrenalated]

1) if you don't know that nekkid pics are required in your first post, you clearly have not spent "a decent amount of time here."

2) don't be a pussy

[PNWbrit]

9mm is the current trend in automatics around here.

Just don't drop it.

[liv2ski]

This is TGR. Go bigger or go home. And ya, nekkid pics are much appreciated by the minions.

[hutash]

Ive spent a decent amount of time on here but never joined....
cheers

No you haven't, or you would not have been such a whiny dick in your second post.

If you want to know what other think, try reading any of the thousands of posts here on the subject.

But, since you asked so nicely, forget about the automatics and just get rax skis.

[Wired2theT]

Automatics aren't that stiff and they are easy to ski. Go longer, 186.

[Timberridge]

they've always felt soft and left me wanting more.

go up in size and stiffness.

would be too much for me to handle

narrow ass

big stiff

hearing my room mate and ski buddy constantly telling me to 'go big or go home'

Son, I'm not sure what sort of forum you think this is, but that sort talk around here is going to get you into trouble.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Does a K2 179 still = a 183 or more?

[El Chupacabra]

I've been a longtime PSIA cetrtified ski instructor

Are you level I, II, III, IV, V, VI, or higher?

[pckt5]

i definitely have issues and am constantly getting into trouble..... so thanks for the heads up and ill work on not bein such a pussy. but this place seems fun, maybe ill stick around. anyone know where to find good burrito?

[skimaxpower]

anyone know where to find good burrito?

Sure. You got change for a nickel?

[ghosthop]

buy a stiffer ski

[XXX-er]

if you have to ask ... you will be happier going short

[JJChit]

Sent you a pm about autos I'm selling.

[bendtheski]

anyone know where to find good burrito?

http://www.epicski.com/

[LC]

I would have had some solid advice for you. But then I read your second post.

Ask your ski shop.

[Harry]

Man the fuck up and buy the 193's.