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Is a 183 to big 4 me

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B-DOG45
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im 5'9 and i was wandering if a 183 stl is to big 4 me. i weigh 150pounds

Jun 16 2005 7:52PM
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matthasaurusrex
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nothing is too big for you :) ......in a sense





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Jun 16 2005 7:54PM
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skier_boy26
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im 5'8" ad have 180 ar5, however, i weight a bit more than you. you could probably handle that much ski, it really isnt a huge difference say from the 177 stl or something, but it will probably bit a bit harder.

Jun 16 2005 7:57PM
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B-DOG45
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im going to center mount them will that make a difference? should i go smaller?

Jun 16 2005 7:59PM
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MdanteL
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180 is fine espically center mounted (even though some ppl say it makes no difference it does.) i skid the skogans 178 in the park a few times, and i loved the longer ski... apposed to my 167 chronics.. i am 5'8 n the 178 ski did not seem to big at all, so i'd say def. get them

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Jun 16 2005 8:06PM
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reezyfbaby
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skis dont know how tall you are... only how hard you ski them, if you dont know whether or not you need to be on a 183, chances are you dont.

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Jun 16 2005 8:18PM
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B-DOG45
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ive skied 181s and i was just wanting to see what people have to say about there experiences. i like them long.

Jun 16 2005 8:33PM
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wiener
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i am 6'6" 225pds and i ride a 99cm because that is the most gangsta sized ski you can ride. i say go as small as you can






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Jun 16 2005 8:42PM
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reezyfbaby
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you like em long eh??? well then have i got a 'ski' for you big boy ;)

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Jun 16 2005 8:45PM
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Schoening
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well if your gunna be riding park i like my park ski either as tall as me or just a couple inches taller

Jun 16 2005 8:52PM
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B-DOG45
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I-money you stupid fag dont be putting that kind of shit in my post. im easy to get along with but i dont need that crap in my posts

Jun 16 2005 9:02PM
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martockpublicenemy
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no there fine, im 5'7 125 and im looking into the 177s

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Jun 17 2005 6:57AM
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pat-rickdaigle
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i'm 5'8" and i'm getting 186 pollards, but i weigh 180 so i should be fine.







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Jun 17 2005 6:59AM
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midwest_rep
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Sheesh, 180s are not long skis you guys. The problem is everyone is riding such tiny skis these days... (i'm looking in your direction Line...) that they are feeling uncomfortable with anything above 167. Thats TINY for a ski and you will struggle with it anywhere outside the park. My recommendation? Go with a ski that is at least over 175. I am 5'7" and weigh 135 and I ski a 177 Volkl Karma right now, before that I was on a 187 Pocket Rocket which was my favorite ski I had ever owned until they broke.

Jun 17 2005 11:07AM
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hemlockjibber8
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really, pocket rockets dont come in 187. you mean 185.

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Jun 17 2005 11:30AM
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B-DOG45
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u think a stl 177 would be better 4 me

Jun 17 2005 12:11PM
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pierceme
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I'd say if your going with stls then u should get the bigger size cuz they're a really soft ski.





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Jun 17 2005 12:19PM
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Anathema
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183 is 6'0, so if you're comfortable with a ski that's 3 inches taller than you are, go for it. it's all personal preference


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Jun 17 2005 12:38PM
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B-DOG45
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alrite its settled 183 stl. thanx guys

Jun 17 2005 12:52PM
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Milkyshoes
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no, im 5' 11 , 145lbs and riding on jp v juliens 191

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Jun 17 2005 3:45PM
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SSteezle
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yea man it just depends on what you like to ski

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Jun 17 2005 4:33PM
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westcoaststyle
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5 cm doesnt make a damn difference. throughout the year i used 180 ar5s, 176 skogens, 181 mad trix, 165 concepts, my dads 189 something or others and 179 fujatives. i only noticed the difference in length on the concepts

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Jun 17 2005 8:13PM
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midwest_rep
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ooops, you're right, they're 185's. DAMN!

Jun 17 2005 9:14PM
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