I just ordered 191 Billy Goats, and they seem great for charging open terrain, but a little big for tight, technical terrain. I am wondering if the 184cm would have been better for me, or are the 191s easier to live with than their weight suggests? After spending the money, I cant help but want to ski these more often, like even in all mountain conditions, not ONLY on deep days in wide open terrain.
I am 6'3", 205 lbs. I know by TGR core standards, 189/191 is the only way to go, but I dont really huck like others on here. I dont drop cliffs over 15ish feet due to disc problems.. I ski fast when terrain opens up, but stay light on my feet when it doesnt. My daily drivers last season in the Tetons were 186 Gunsmokes, and I never had a problem with stability, only float, which I dont think would be a problem in the 184 Billy goat. I want a more versatile size, for trees and all mountain conditions, but the 184 is very close to being too short. With the traditional mount, Im worried there isnt enough tail behind my boot. If i get backseat at all after a landing, I dont know that the short tail on the 184 will hold my fat ass up.
I could exchange the 191 for this years 189, to get a thinner ski, but i dont see them being significantly more forgiving or versatile than last years 191. Is it worth it to spend the extra $150 on this years 189? Im leaning towards NO, based on the answers I got from a few reputable Mags.
ON3P Billy Goat Sizing
I am 6'3", 205 lbs. I know by TGR core standards, 189/191 is the only way to go, but I dont really huck like others on here. I dont drop cliffs over 15ish feet due to disc problems.. I ski fast when terrain opens up, but stay light on my feet when it doesnt. My daily drivers last season in the Tetons were 186 Gunsmokes, and I never had a problem with stability, only float, which I dont think would be a problem in the 184 Billy goat. I want a more versatile size, for trees and all mountain conditions, but the 184 is very close to being too short. With the traditional mount, Im worried there isnt enough tail behind my boot. If i get backseat at all after a landing, I dont know that the short tail on the 184 will hold my fat ass up.
I could exchange the 191 for this years 189, to get a thinner ski, but i dont see them being significantly more forgiving or versatile than last years 191. Is it worth it to spend the extra $150 on this years 189? Im leaning towards NO, based on the answers I got from a few reputable Mags.
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