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I'm curious about this topic.
When should one look for a ski with metal vs. one without? For some context, I am referring to skis in the One Oh Something class. I am a bigger guy (6'3", 215 lbs) so in my mind I think I want a ski with metal, but what would the advantage/disadvantage be in going for a ski without metal? I also think I want a ski that weighs more than 2000 grams so if there is no metal in the ski will I achieve that weight? What am I giving up and what am I gaining in terms of performance characteristics? If I were to get on a Liberty Origin 106, for example, what could I expect out of that ski given it has no metal vs. a ski like the Enforcer 104 with metal? Other skis I am curious about in this class are the Fischer Ranger 102 FR, QST 106 and possibly the Kastle FX106 HP. My biggest question regarding the Kastle is more length related. The 184 feels short but the 192 feels long, but if it has no metal will the 192 feel easier to ski than I imagine it would?
Thanks for your help!
When should one look for a ski with metal vs. one without? For some context, I am referring to skis in the One Oh Something class. I am a bigger guy (6'3", 215 lbs) so in my mind I think I want a ski with metal, but what would the advantage/disadvantage be in going for a ski without metal? I also think I want a ski that weighs more than 2000 grams so if there is no metal in the ski will I achieve that weight? What am I giving up and what am I gaining in terms of performance characteristics? If I were to get on a Liberty Origin 106, for example, what could I expect out of that ski given it has no metal vs. a ski like the Enforcer 104 with metal? Other skis I am curious about in this class are the Fischer Ranger 102 FR, QST 106 and possibly the Kastle FX106 HP. My biggest question regarding the Kastle is more length related. The 184 feels short but the 192 feels long, but if it has no metal will the 192 feel easier to ski than I imagine it would?
Thanks for your help!