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Maidens?

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1-pippin
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ive decided on getting maidens this year i think ill probably get the 189's mabye? im about 5,8ish like 135 pounds. and im obviously gonna use them for pow pow alot, but i also plan on usin them in the park and for backcountry jumps and stuff.

so whats a good length and how should i mount them.

Sep 13 2005 7:35PM
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pedmiqueo
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189 is perfect for park and powder. Don't listen to all these people. just center mount them and you'll be able to butter, jib, spin...everything.

Sep 19 2005 8:24PM
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1-pippin
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thats what i meant so the 179's would be more like 184, and if that was true then i would be fine with getting them cause the 189's would be like 194 and that is really long.

Sep 19 2005 8:25PM
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pedmiqueo
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You got it wrong my friend, thats not how they measure. From tip to tip the 189's would actually be like 187 or something.

Sep 19 2005 8:27PM
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1-pippin
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how would the skis be shorter from tip to tip than they are measured as.

Sep 19 2005 8:38PM
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pedmiqueo
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because they are bent

Sep 19 2005 8:40PM
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mrkt321
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No you got it backwards man 1 pimpin is right k2 measures skis from the part that has contact with the snow so a 189 is probably more like a 194 or something. I'm about 5'10" to 5'11" and about 160 pounds would i be able to ski the 189 maidens? I would probably mount them core center or just a little back so i could spin with them. Would 189 be too big though if i wanted to ski trees or some occasional park?

Sep 19 2005 8:57PM
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pedmiqueo
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I've measured the skis, trust me i'm right.

Sep 19 2005 9:01PM
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wuestinator
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^ trust?



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Sep 19 2005 9:32PM
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downhiller52
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You are full of shit. the 179's might measure 187

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Sep 19 2005 9:42PM
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pedmiqueo
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^^ how do you know sir?

Sep 19 2005 9:44PM
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downhiller52
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look at my profile SIR...all i own is K2 I know how they measure

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Sep 19 2005 9:46PM
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wuestinator
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i own a pair of maidens and i own measuring tape, thats how.



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Sep 19 2005 9:46PM
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johanblaze
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actually no... it's 193. you are so fucked. you are going nowhere in life. you go ahead and center mount those madens and let me know how much they kick your ass. you big 5'9 hunk of meat you.

Sep 20 2005 9:10AM
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1-pippin
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yeah 183 would probably be a good length

Sep 20 2005 3:36PM
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C.J.
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mrkt321 is right, ther are over 179, as are all k2's, I know I have three pairs.





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Sep 20 2005 3:40PM
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pedmiqueo
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wow ure so gay

Sep 20 2005 3:48PM
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Anathema
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that would be one ski i'd love to try out..


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Sep 20 2005 3:48PM
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DHogg
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theres no way they can be 187. You must suck @ measuring. I have 179 fujas and they are smaller than me and im like 185cm tall

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Sep 21 2005 1:34AM
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downhiller52
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yeah, so incase you ^ didn't catch that i was exaggerating a bit! i was just saying how they measure longer not shorter because i know 189's don't measure 187. but seriously if we keep at this we could make it to the third page arguing over a ski size. How cool would that be.

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Sep 21 2005 5:24AM
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HVA
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k2's are longer then wats measured. Thats the answer.

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Sep 21 2005 9:05AM
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DHogg
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if u read my post you will find that im talking about a 179 really being 184

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Sep 21 2005 2:12PM
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downhiller52
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well hey, i wasn't talking to you. Pedmiqueo said 189's measure 187 and thats who i replied to, so are we done yet.

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Sep 21 2005 3:26PM
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Tclif
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that would be a huge ass setup

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Sep 21 2005 6:17PM
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the farther back you mount your skis the harder it is to spin.



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Sep 21 2005 6:52PM
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mrkt321
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i know thats why i would mount them close to the center


Sep 21 2005 9:06PM
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thecarguy
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I am a strong skier, 6'5" 175# (lanky).

I ride the 189 Made'ns at +5 cm, Rossi Scratch 120 bindings, Salomon Pro Model boots.

They are plenty, PLENTY big for me.

I would get a 179 at +5/+6. It will spin. It will be agile. It will still have so much surface area, you will float in pow np. You will get plenty of float AND be danker in the park.

Just my 2 cents.

Sep 22 2005 3:44PM
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johanblaze
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^ that aint lanky. i'm 6'3 and 150 lbs.

Sep 22 2005 4:31PM
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mrkt321
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Yeah since the 179's are actually more like 183's or around there they are probably long enough for my build. They'll also be better for spinning or the park. How much different is +5 than center?

Sep 22 2005 5:18PM
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DHogg
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fuck just get the 179. let this thread die

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Sep 26 2005 7:27PM
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