Message #13825

[Jim7728]

Jim...I actually like the difference in what's underfoot with the Blackeye TI....I think it just gives you better versatility coverage on the mountain with the 82 underfoot.

I personally would rather see you get that a bit longer though...

My carving, crud, and up to boot high pow skis are 78 underfoot and my crud, pow ski above boot is 98 underfoot. THe 78 underfoot is a 168 length and the 98 underfoot is 178 underfoot.

I think you should consider this and take a good look at the Blackeye TI in the 167 length. I can almost guarantee you that you won't notice the length difference but will notice the improved stability difference.

Heck if it costs a few bucks more, I think you'll get that much more enjoyment out of them and it's not like your buying skis every year...or are you?

Best, g

Thanks Gary.  I don't think I will have a problem with a 167mm length and will look at some other all mountain/mid-fat options. I'll keep the 164mm Smoke Ti's unwrapped for now as the vendor has a 30 day"no hassle" return policy.