riverc0il
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- Jul 28, 2020
When I skied the Rustler 10s, I only skied the 180s but felt like they were the perfect length. Couldn't ski the 188 to compare, but I would order the 180s for myself. At the time I demoed, I was 260lbs (down to 205lbs, now!) and I am a 6'1" aggressive natural snow skier. The 180s flexed and responded perfectly for me and short, nimble, playful turns. Do the 9s have a Ti sheet? The 10s do. I have no experience with the other skis.Rustler 9’s are 180 or 188. Assuming I want the longer of those 2?
Sounds like you are a bit old school with your preference for ski length. Your mileage may vary, but I think you are looking too long given your preferences and specs. When I was in HS, I skied 204 straight skis, 198cm in college, 193 post college, been between 178-186 ever since... and 186 only with a full twin tip. 186cm would be way too long for me for a relatively flat tailed, or only slightly turned up tail.