Some call me mad, but I assure you, this is not the case...well at least not in this matter.
I purchased in Jan 2007, a pair of Head SuperShapes, 170 length. I first tried Rons 170 SS (Ron weighs in at 175lbs and 6 foot) at Beaver Creek where I had been on a pair of Fischer RX8's. I fell head (no pun) over heels for the SS and purchased a pair 2 weeks later.
At 5'81/2" and 155 lbs, I wasn't quite sure when I ordered whether the 170 or the 165 length was the right ski so given? my RX8's were 170's, and I have solid PMTS skills....I went with the 170. And here's what I found out: at Deer Valley last week I demoed the 165 length and could truly appreciate the difference. I can tell you that both lenghts are outstanding but the 165's allow me to achieve the desired results with LESS intensity of input for my height, weight, and skill set....KEY!
My new 165's came? in yesterday and I worked feverishly Saturday afternoon to get them ready for today, diamond and ceramic stone work and multiple waxing. My time with them on the mountain today reaffirmed my great pleasure in downsizing.
Now I'm sitting with 2 beautful pair of Head SS, both might I add, tuned and waxed to perfection.
My 170's have been skied about 15 times out and are in excellent condition, as I said, got them early part of January.
Ron was kind enough to post them on Epic for me at a price of $525 including shipping.? I would consider a lower price to my Real Skier friends if anyone is interested, make an offer. I just can't have 2 pairs of the same skis in the house.
Pretty darn impressive skis that ski supurbly on ice, groomers, bumps, soft snow, boot high powder, hard pack, and spring corn snow, all conditions I skied them in. If you're say 165lb and up range, you have strong carving skills or are working on them....this ski is an outstanding choice. This ski with the binding set in the stiff range will handle you big plus boys as well.
Looking at the sidecut, I figured in would be a great short turn ski, but man, in the spring corn chopped up snow at high speeds, medium and long turns, this ski won't even shake it's head...(ok, pun time again)....very stable.
Well if anyone is interested.....I've got pictures I can send.
Hope all have had a great ski season...me....I'm still chasing snow!
Best,
Gary