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AR5s too short?

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libertas900
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Im 6'3 about 185 lbs. Are the 181 AR5s too short for me? I ski mostly in the park. Ive posted similar threads before, but i'm still unsure.

Aug 3 2005 9:04AM
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a1-martock
Posts: 83 - Karma: 10
I don't think soo, they might be a little short, but they would be easier to spin with. Use youre own descretion.

Aug 3 2005 9:53AM
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LC.
Posts: 5952 - Karma: 2,423
I'm the same size and that's too short for me. Even for just park I wouldn't ski under 185, preferably longer though. I'm probably riding 186 Chronic Wides next season for park.

Aug 3 2005 10:12AM
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TWoods
Posts: 10014 - Karma: 8,386
You could try riding the ARVs in the park, or you should just go with a different ski. It is personal preference, but with your height I think you could easily overpower the AR5. Try a little longer and maybe go with a ski that is somewhere are ound 90 underfoot if you can.

Aug 3 2005 2:01PM
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teamdummy
Posts: 1189 - Karma: 2,605
i think you should just give up skiing and play basketball. at 6'3" you must look rediculous in the park.

Aug 3 2005 2:03PM
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J.D.
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I'm the same size as you and a bit heavier, and 180 ar5s are my park ski. Although to be honest I'm not in the park that much anymore so I use them for groomers or whatever too. The soft flex is more of an issue than the length, but they're fine unless you're on a big sheet of ice.

Aug 3 2005 2:12PM
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Jibtech
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if you are worried about it run the ARV 185...

thats what I do... I'm not even as tall as you, I'm like 5'10".





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Aug 3 2005 2:15PM
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[~_~]
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if they are as tall as you, then they're perfect. a little shorter or a little longer, they're good still. just so that they're pretty much your height


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Aug 3 2005 2:33PM
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anothermammothpunk
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thats a good size mang, i'm 6'2" and brap 180-185's comffilly and them AR5' s are rather pimp!

Aug 3 2005 6:30PM
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libertas900
Posts: 72 - Karma: 10
naaa sheee man. thas why i wanna pimpm so damn badd.

Aug 3 2005 6:42PM
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mathers
Posts: 1865 - Karma: 490
im on 180's and im 5'9" ish, so for 6'3" id say they're a bit short

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Aug 3 2005 6:46PM
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creighton
Posts: 3837 - Karma: 3,400
im 6 1 160 pounds and i need new skis next year..i was thinking the 181 ar5's or the 178 invaders..which do u guys think? or should i get bigger?

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Aug 3 2005 7:01PM
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mathers
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get wut u leik to ski, just nothing in the 150 range

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Aug 3 2005 7:06PM
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creighton
Posts: 3837 - Karma: 3,400
i have 176 ar5's right now and they are defianatly too short but i dont know how much longer i should go


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Aug 3 2005 7:10PM
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Campeador
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I don't think 5'9 is too short for 176s, thats what i ride and they work jsut fine


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Aug 3 2005 7:43PM
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klimp
Posts: 933 - Karma: 18
im 6' 2" and my scratches are 168, their up to my nose, i need some new sticks

Aug 4 2005 7:04PM
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Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
I think I need to stop buying 180's. they are huge on me....bnut I like the way they feel when I center mount them.

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Aug 4 2005 7:06PM
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Axle
Posts: 220 - Karma: 10
those will be FINE...im 3 inches shorter than you but i outweight you by 40 pounds, and my scratch BC 176 's are just fine...dont worry about it, just ski, its fun

Aug 4 2005 7:37PM
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Hctiws_iks
Posts: 2077 - Karma: 25
its all personal preference,
you could probably ski them fine,
although i found the 176 to be a little soft for me, especially after riding em for a while
im 6'1" 160 and i ski a 180 public which isperftect for me.
if your a real aggressive though i would go a little bigger, and more importantly, a little stiffer, the
ar5 is a pretty soft ski


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Aug 4 2005 7:56PM
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one-love
Posts: 825 - Karma: 15
go with the nithnward 187. candide is fucking small and he is riding 180's.

Aug 4 2005 10:52PM
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Sir.Pete
Posts: 1617 - Karma: 84
im gunna be on 180s and im 5'8 they are to short. long skis are pimp becuase when u do big jumps they look neater

Aug 4 2005 10:57PM
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Tze.C
Posts: 1596 - Karma: 86
your lanky, your gonna look wack no matter what

Aug 5 2005 7:26AM
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libertas900
Posts: 72 - Karma: 10
Tha 187 is like 100 underfoot - plus candide can probably throw down a little bit better than me. or not. i've never skied with him.

Aug 5 2005 8:10AM
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rynmartn
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theres nothing wrong with lanky^ wanna stab u? im 6 1 160 and ski 186 for everything

yay skiing
Aug 5 2005 11:51AM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
if they ski is taller than you, its just right.

any shorter and your obviously a cheater.

Aug 5 2005 1:31PM
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libertas900
Posts: 72 - Karma: 10
How about 185 ARV for park (vs 181 ar5)?

Aug 5 2005 2:15PM
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Axle
Posts: 220 - Karma: 10
i ride scratch bc's liek i said earlier (176) and i find them fine....however, if you're skiing icy stuff, the fat skis SUCK, as long as there is a little softness to teh snow tho they are a ton of fun and are fucken awsome

Aug 6 2005 8:59AM
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Public_Maverick
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they are fine you dumb bitch


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Aug 6 2005 12:35PM
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C]-[|2|§
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Im 6' 1 and 180 lb. and because im a retard I bought 170






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