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Thanks everyone for the help
The 190cm Combat Natos are on the way!
At the risk of causing great angst, why did you not go for the 200? At your base weight of 175lbs you are smack in the middle of 190, then factoring in the anticipated loads, flat terrain with limited if any turning potential, and deep fresh snow, a bump up to 200 would have been well within the realm of acceptability. Or are you worried about maneuverability in thick boreal balsam stands?
Not that the 190 won't work, it will, but be a bit slower and boggier when you are fully loaded with the pack.
Thanks everyone for the help
The 190cm Combat Natos are on the way!
At the risk of causing great angst, why did you not go for the 200? At your base weight of 175lbs you are smack in the middle of 190, then factoring in the anticipated loads, flat terrain with limited if any turning potential, and deep fresh snow, a bump up to 200 would have been well within the realm of acceptability. Or are you worried about maneuverability in thick boreal balsam stands?
Not that the 190 won't work, it will, but be a bit slower and boggier when you are fully loaded with the pack.
I was going by the recommendation from Pete at The Norseman outdoor specialist in Calgary after a conversation with him. I was having a very hard time deciding between the two sizes. Maneuverability in the trees was a big concern for me. But at the same time so is floatation. Im still not sure I made the right choice as far as length….
The ski is quite stiff and double cambered, which will be an attribute in the shorter length, and, the best part, it's WAX so you'll be able to adjust how much grip you have and customize it to local conditions. Shorter skis in deep snow also don't wieigh as much as you pick them up out from the snow every step over the miles.
I bet you'll be happy either way, there are upsides and downsides to both. Also, Norseman knows what they are doing.
Great ski, congratulations! You will like it better than the Traverse for what you are doing.
Also, now you have to learn about waxing!!! The best. You'll never go back.
