Got owners: need a quick answer

[bossass]

Do these really ski short like everyone says? I thought the 183 would be right for me, 195 lbs-6 foot, but maybe a 190? Anybody about my size have any opinions on this? I normally find a 185cm ski to be plenty long.

[ski_faster]

Go with the 190cm. I have the 183 and I want something longer. The 183 skis like a 177. There is about an inch, inch and a half difference in running length bewteen the 184 Mantra and the 183 Gotama.

5'10"
180lbs

[upallnight]

They do ski very short. I ski a 190 Got w/ Freerides & AT boots (Denalis). I am 5'11" & 175# (not including gear).

The tail is huge; the running surface is about the same as a 185 pocket rocket, and just a touch longer than a 180 explosiv.

The ski is light for its size.

If you're skiing a big mountain, i recommend getting the 190. If skiing small lines, smaller hills, maybe the 183 is the choice.

Do you intend for this to be your go-to ski, or a quiver ski?

For reference I got mine in mid-December and have put about 40+ days on them. I'm surprised at their versatility, even on firm days.

They do carve on groomers, albeit the turns are very large.

[altagirl]

I'm 5'9", have the 183s and think they're just about perfect.

[Jim S]

I'm 5'9", have the 183s and think they're just about perfect.

You gotta love her!

[bossass]

Well, I'm the proud new owner of 2006 190 Gots. Gotten for $479 at REI. I hear Seattle, Redmond, and Saratoga stores still have some.

Of course, through a series of complicated and clever purchases and returns to REI, my out of pocket cost is about $200, but with $144 left over in store credit.

[ski_faster]

Nice score.

[bryanthebold]

5'10" and 130lbs and I think my 183's are too short. Get the 190's, trust me...

[Raps]

5'10" and 130lbs and I think my 183's are too short. Get the 190's, trust me...

^^^
Looks like he went with the 190s......good find. Bossass congrats, i love mine.......but i must admit i'm skiing the lame 176s. But i do a lot of tight tree stuff and i'm only 5'8". After a few weeks out west however, i wish i went with the 183, which i might try to pick up for next season. But gots are gots, they rip so i'm just happy to be on them. The 190s will treat you very well, enjoy.

[ulty_guy]

Well, I'm the proud new owner of 2006 190 Gots. Gotten for $479 at REI. I hear Seattle, Redmond, and Saratoga stores still have some.

Of course, through a series of complicated and clever purchases and returns to REI, my out of pocket cost is about $200, but with $144 left over in store credit.

reminds me of my college days when kroger used to have 3x coupon days and i'd buy a bunch of food and they'd actually give me money (obviously they're normally not allowed to do so, but were too stupid to realize) to take food out of the store

[cinnepa]

location location........being on the east coast my 183's work fine but after just returning from a trip to snowbird/alta i was wishing for some 190's. love the ski, wouldn't mind picking up a 190 for the west.

6'-3"
190lbs

[wildstyle]

I'm 6' , 190lbs . I just got some 05/06 190cm Gotamas . I usually skis 180 - 195 cm skis.

[jimmy page]

For what it's worth, my 183's are about 3 centimeters shorter than my 181 AK Launchers.

[Steven S. Dallas]

location location........being on the east coast my 183's work fine but after just returning from a trip to snowbird/alta i was wishing for some 190's. love the ski, wouldn't mind picking up a 190 for the west.

6'-3"
190lbs

My sentiments exactly; 5'9", 175 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

[cinnepa]

i just don't have the extra coin right now to have a new 190 goat - and whenever we do get some snow on anything it's usually packed down by the cats immmmmmediately, leaving the tight trees as the only refuge for the powdery stuff; where i really like the 183 length. might be on the look out for a used 190, my only hope.