Help me with ski length!

[CarolP]

I'm considering K2 lotta luvs or one luv. Ski Tahoe. Advanced, not quite expert. Want to be sure I get a grip on ice (yes we have it), but also go through the full range to crud/powder. I have a pair of phat luvs for the really nice soft days. I'm 60, 5'9", 155 lbs, not a wild fast skiier, but like to go steep--some days. And, I'm a bit lazy, get in the back seat, don't always carve, etc. However, I've skied since I was 5.... Also have totally trashed knees and so want to make it easy...I think that shorter might be easier on the knees. My current six year old T9 Axis are 174, my phat luvs...probably 163. Any advice much appreciated!

 

[abc]

If you already have a pair of Phat Luv, the Lotta Luv would be too similar to bother with, in my view.

I think 163 should be fine if you go with the One Luv. It's a soft ski.

 

[mollmeister]

If you already have a pair of Phat Luv, the Lotta Luv would be too similar to bother with, in my view.

I think 163 should be fine if you go with the One Luv. It's a soft ski.

If it's the new Phat Luv, I disagree. Both skis would be useful. Waist width is MUCH greater than the Lotta. Lotta Luv is 78, new Phat is 102mm, I think. Used to be 95?

I might go with a 160 if you like 'em a little shorter? Or a 167, based on your height and weight.