The Experience 80 Carbon is a fantastic option for skiers who have already mastered the basics and are looking to ski confidently beyond the green runs. At East Coast and Midwest resorts, these would make a fantastic “All Mountain” option. In Rocky Mountain and other deep powder areas, these skis will work great if you spend most of your time on groomed trails but occasional off trail skiing is totally fine – go for it! The Experience 80 Carbon ski combines the agile feel of a lightweight build with the confident edge control of full sidewall construction for all-resort skiing. Carbon layers and a paulownia wood core reduce overall weight. The confidence-boosting control of our Drive Tip design works with the sidecut and full sidewall construction for smooth turn initiation and a powerful edge through the entire turn. When you choose used, you’re getting them for a fraction of the cost of new skis, and you’re helping keep great gear in circulation longer. New skiers, cautious skiers, casual skiers. A shorter ski somewhere around chin level or up to nose level can make learning and turning easier. More experienced skiers, aggressive skiers. A longer ski somewhere around nose level or up to forehead level can provide stability and better control at higher speeds. If you have a tape measure in cm, we recommend measuring to chin, nose, and forehead level, and then picking a size in the appropriate range. Don’t stress too much! As long as you’re in the ballpark, we think you’ll have a great time on the slopes. Prefer to use a size chart? Every skier will have different needs and preferences, but here’s a rough recommendation. 4’10 – 142 (beginner to intermediate), 150 (advanced). 142 (beginner to intermediate), 150 (advanced). 5’2 – 142 or 150 (beginner to intermediate), 150 or 158 (advanced). 5’4 – 150 (beginner to intermediate), 150 or 158 (advanced). 5’6 – 158 (beginner to intermediate), 166 (advanced). 5’8 – 158 (beginner to intermediate), 166 or 174 (advanced). 5’10 – 166 (beginner to intermediate), 174 (advanced). 6’0 – 166 (beginner), 174 (intermediate), 182 (advanced). 6’2 – 174 (beginner), 182 (intermediate to advanced). 6’4 – 182 (all skill levels). The bindings on these skis are adjustable, and are compatible with nearly any modern adult downhill ski boot. Exact details below, if you need to verify your boot compatibility. Look XPress 11 GW bindings. Fits boots with either a classic or a newer GripWalk sole. Fits boots with a Boot Sole Length (BSL) ranging from 260-380mm on most boots you can find the BSL stamped on the side of the heel. Please note this is different than boot size. Adjusts to a DIN setting of 3.5-11. If you happen to have a specialty boot like one made for telemark skiing or ski touring, please note these bindings will not be compatible. These bindings can be adjusted every time you need to use them with a different pair of boots. We strongly recommend you have these adjustments performed by a certified ski technician. These skis have been used for approximately 3 seasons in the rental program at a high end resort in Park City. For former rental skis, these are remarkably good! But please keep in mind that they ARE used, and will show cosmetic signs of wear. Specifically – on the tops, please expect some scuffing, and up to approximately one inch of chipped topsheet material per ski along the edges (cosmetic, does not impact performance). On the bottoms, please expect some shallow cosmetic scratches from transportation and from light use since their last tune. They will be freshly waxed and ready to go. We want you to be happy with your choice of skis! If you have any questions about these skis, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your consideration!