Comments on: Gear Review: Black Diamond Helio 105 Skis https://dev.14erskiers.com/2016/03/gear-review-black-diamond-helio-105-skis/ Backcountry skiing, biking, hiking in Crested Butte, Colorado & beyond - Created by Brittany Konsella & Frank Konsella Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:12:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Brittany Walker Konsella https://dev.14erskiers.com/2016/03/gear-review-black-diamond-helio-105-skis/#comment-22449 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 23:12:55 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=419629#comment-22449 In reply to jameserrata.

Hi James! I am 5’3″ and 125 lbs and prefer the 175 length myself so I would say the 165nin a rockered ski would be far too short for you! Go with 175 or even larger:)

]]> By: jameserrata https://dev.14erskiers.com/2016/03/gear-review-black-diamond-helio-105-skis/#comment-22447 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:06:38 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=419629#comment-22447 I’m trying to choose between the 165 and 175 cm lengths of this ski for a skimo setup and occasional powder use inbounds. I’m 5’6″ 140 lb male. A heavy pack and powder use would seem to favor the 175 cm, but putting them on my pack and skinning uphill would benefit from the lighter 165. Any comments on how this ski handles for its length?

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