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169 or 174??

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k2sparticus
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Should i get the 169 or 174 public enemy (new model)? Im 5 foot 10 and weigh 135 lbs. Also is how would the rossi axial 110 binding be for me on those skis? and are those skis good? i don't do a whole lot of park, but i'm gonna start going more, i mainly need a good all mountain ski,
Oct 3 2005 9:47PM
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k2sparticus
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ok thanks for the recomendation, is the 174 gonna be too long for the bumps? (cause living in CO i do a lot of those) and is it gonna be too long or too heavy to try stuff in the BC or park? The guy at my shop said he wanted to put me on 163's but those are really freaking short so i wasn't gonna go lower than 169 but u really think i should consider the 174?
Oct 3 2005 9:54PM
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k2sparticus
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anyone??
Oct 3 2005 10:09PM
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Aenigma
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I'd go for the 174's for sure, they're a bit short if anything. For skiing around the mountain you'll want a bit longer ski than for the park so that's the main decision to make as far as length goes. You'll be fine in the bumps with that size of ski, too, I'm 6' and my 180cm mogul skis are just a bit short for my preference.
Oct 3 2005 10:13PM
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johanblaze
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179 man.
Oct 3 2005 10:14PM
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hoodskiier
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Definately go with the 174s if not longer. The guy at the shop wanted to put someone whos 5'10 on 163? that's worthless
Oct 3 2005 10:17PM
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k2sparticus
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ya i have no idea wtf he was thinking when he tried to sell me the 163's cause they are freaking small, but ok i guess i'll turn my sights more towards the 174
And how is the new PE? is it a good all mountain? have anyone skiied it?
Oct 3 2005 10:20PM
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johanblaze
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it's amazing.
Oct 3 2005 10:31PM
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Pklink04
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ever since the PE came out it has been the best all mountain ski out there, you won't be upset
Oct 3 2005 10:36PM
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k2sparticus
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
alright thanks for the help, so it sounds like the general consensus is that i should look at the 174? for my height and weight and for what i do?
Oct 3 2005 10:49PM
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Kev
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yes, don;t go any shorter then the 174.
Oct 3 2005 10:55PM
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k2sparticus
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Aight thanks for all the help
Oct 3 2005 11:01PM
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troublemakerCO
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174's....no. 179's....for sure.
Oct 4 2005 12:01AM
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k2sparticus
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i think 179 is pushing it, but hell ya no pain, no jane... thats a fun mountain
Oct 4 2005 12:25AM
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troublemakerCO
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this guys 2 in. taller and 15 pds heavier than me and i ski 175 and could easily go higher (even in the bumps). i say go with the 179 unless ur a total beginner.
Oct 4 2005 12:30AM
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k2sparticus
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no i'm pretty advanced, ok so i'll look at the 179's- they have the sickest graphic out of the rest anyway
Oct 4 2005 12:34AM
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ARski28
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im 5'10" as well and got the 79s, just mount em up further
Oct 4 2005 12:54AM
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