WTB Sub 170cm true powder ski, 120mm+, Protest ideal!

**CaliBrit** · 09-03-2019, 08:31 PM

What have you got????

Mounted or flat.

Not beat up. It’s a gift for a friend. She’s a chick but a strong skier.

I remember there being a 168cm protest? That would be perfect.

But would consider anything similar.

Cheers!

**lucknau** · 09-03-2019, 08:36 PM

These look pretty cool:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163640540047

**CaliBrit** · 09-03-2019, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by lucknau

These look pretty cool:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163640540047

Protest ripoff? I’ll pass.

**lucknau** · 09-03-2019, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by CaliBrit

Protest ripoff? I’ll pass.

https://www.powder7.com/K2-Pon2oon-S...-2019/for-sale

**Bandit Man** · 09-03-2019, 10:36 PM

I’ve got a pair of 173 Shiros I’m going to be selling. Minty condition...and they ski short.

**CaliBrit** · 10-08-2019, 08:46 PM

Bumping this as the season rolls in. 170cm is the mental block limit for this skiier.....

**CascadeLuke** · 10-08-2019, 08:51 PM

My wife skis bigger than you. What’s your size?
Sure you can handle more length and a bit narrower. That will probably do you better

**mtdurk** · 10-09-2019, 04:39 AM

165 blizzard Dakota for $150

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**Dhiler17** · 10-10-2019, 06:11 AM

Skis_the_trees has a Moment pika in a 170 listed for sale. Could be a good option.

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**CaliBrit** · 10-10-2019, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by CascadeLuke

My wife skis bigger than you. What’s your size?
Sure you can handle more length and a bit narrower. That will probably do you better

They’re not for me. There for a friend. She has 4-5 pairs of skis but nothing truly fat. We had a 29” day here in Sun Valley and skiing our trees needed something huge.

**CaliBrit** · 10-10-2019, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dhiler17

Skis_the_trees has a Moment pika in a 170 listed for sale. Could be a good option.

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Thanks I’ll look. I’d really want to get her a true powder shape though. Much less side cut.

**Caucasian Asian** · 10-10-2019, 03:36 PM

Mntlion has some short Pon2oons for sale

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**iriponsnow** · 10-10-2019, 03:51 PM

PowPlus 150

**Tailwind** · 10-10-2019, 04:53 PM

Depending on her weight realize that she might not need to go as big as you might think. My wife is 5’5” and 110lbs. On Wailer 112’s in a 168 she floats WAY better than I do on 186cm Renegades, 190 Bibby’s or Line Pescado’s. I’m 170lbs so more than 50% more than her weight.

Think float but also think about ‘lift’ a 140mm wide tip of a powder ski creates lift when it’s moving. The shorter length of women’s skis doesn’t offset the amount lift you get for a given width. For smaller people you can scale down what dimensions are deemed adequate, also don’t go to long... I’ve done that a few times.

**CaliBrit** · 10-10-2019, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tailwind

Depending on her weight realize that she might not need to go as big as you might think. My wife is 5’5” and 110lbs. On Wailer 112’s in a 168 she floats WAY better than I do on 186cm Renegades, 190 Bibby’s or Line Pescado’s. I’m 170lbs so more than 50% more than her weight.

Think float but also think about ‘lift’ a 140mm wide tip of a powder ski creates lift when it’s moving. The shorter length of women’s skis doesn’t offset the amount lift you get for a given width. For smaller people you can scale down what dimensions are deemed adequate, also don’t go to long... I’ve done that a few times.

Well the main problem is few make the really true powder shape short. I don’t disagree with you. But there’s no 160 lotus 138’s!! A chick length 128 would be awesome.

**CaliBrit** · 10-10-2019, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Caucasian Asian

Mntlion has some short Pon2oons for sale

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Nice shout!

**CascadeLuke** · 10-11-2019, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by CaliBrit

They’re not for me. There for a friend. She has 4-5 pairs of skis but nothing truly fat. We had a 29” day here in Sun Valley and skiing our trees needed something huge.

I see, this context matters. Can’t think of something in those dims. Protest ski somewhat shorter.
For my wife I started getting shapes more conducive to her style. She smears down the hill. Moved her into full reverse or flat underfoot for 3D snow and it has been a game changer. She has camber 85s for low tide. BC Daemon birdie 176s [99] and Billy Goat 179 [116] tour flex. The running contact length matched the outgoing camber models she had. The new shapes all 5-7 cms longer.
What about Nocta 177 for your friend? She either rips and can justify 5 pow boards or she can’t

**Muggydude** · 10-11-2019, 10:05 PM

Friend possibly selling some brand new 2019 Icelantic Nomad 125s. 170cm length but measure around 168cm I think. PM me if you’re interested

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