I'm planning to demo the Blizzard Rustler 9 soon and trying to decide on the right length.
I'm 5'6", 155lbs, type 3/expert skier. Closer to home, I mostly ski groomers on a narrow waist full camber ski in a 167cm length. I see the Rustler 9 as a ski that'll be fun in trees and non groomers for trips up to Vermont and the like.
Given the rocker profile of the Rustler 9 I'm a little worried that the Rustler 9 in 172cm might feel too short, but also think that the 180cm could be too long for me.
I can't tell which one of these (172 too short vs 180 too long) is more likely to be correct.
For others who have skied the Rustler 9, would you recommend going with the 172 or the 180 in my situation?
I'm 5'6", 155lbs, type 3/expert skier. Closer to home, I mostly ski groomers on a narrow waist full camber ski in a 167cm length. I see the Rustler 9 as a ski that'll be fun in trees and non groomers for trips up to Vermont and the like.
Given the rocker profile of the Rustler 9 I'm a little worried that the Rustler 9 in 172cm might feel too short, but also think that the 180cm could be too long for me.
I can't tell which one of these (172 too short vs 180 too long) is more likely to be correct.
For others who have skied the Rustler 9, would you recommend going with the 172 or the 180 in my situation?